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St. James Parish, LA
13 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in St. James Parish, Louisiana.
Population
19,528
Land area
238sq mi
People per sq mi
82
ZIP codes
7
Cities and towns in St. James Parish
St. James Parish at a glance
- The median household income is $65,531, 8% above the Louisiana median of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $211,800 and median rent is $903 a month.
- Its largest cities are Lutcher (2,991), South Vacherie (2,954) and Gramercy (2,814).
Local data for St. James Parish, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
St. James Parish, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,531
Poverty rate
11.1%
Median home value
$211,800
Prices +3.9% in a year
Median rent
$903/mo
Homeownership
84.4%
Bachelor's or higher
19.5%
Median age
40.8
Average commute
28.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (2,636), German Americans (1,443), Italian Americans (387).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$80,712
7,791 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$77,150
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$131M
FY 2026, $6,511 per person
PPP loans
$52.46M
1,307 loans, 4,652 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$49.83K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
St. James Parish, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.8%
- Carpooled6.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home5.4%
Average one-way commute: 28.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
St. James Parish, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
141
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,023
11.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 42°F
63.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone16 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in St. James Parish, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.7%
U.S. 33.3% +10.4 pts
Diabetes
16.5%
U.S. 12.1% +4.4 pts
Smoking
16.5%
U.S. 12.8% +3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in St. James Parish
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in St. James Parish, LA?
- Lutcher is the largest city or town in St. James Parish, with about 2,991 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in St. James Parish?
- St. James Parish includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 70052, 70071, 70086, 70090, 70723.
- What is the population of St. James Parish, LA?
- About 19,528 people live in St. James Parish, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border St. James Parish?
- St. James Parish borders Ascension Parish, Lafourche Parish, St. John the Baptist Parish, Assumption Parish.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023