City

Ama, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  St. Charles County  ·  Louisiana

👥1,473Population
💰$70,652Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂45.0Median Age
🏠$213,300Median Home Value▼ 23% below avg
🎓24.0%College Grads▼ 38% below avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 53% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.9% Female 49.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 52.1%Hispanic: 4.8%Black: 42.8%Other: 0.3%Race
White52.1%
Hispanic4.8%
Black42.8%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
13%
5–17
15%
18–24
4%
25–44
18%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.75
Below Poverty13.4% ▲ 34% above avg
College Grads24.0% ▼ 38% below avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 53% below avg
No HS Diploma11 (1.2%)
HS Graduate445 (46.9%)
Some College128 (13.5%)
Associates137 (14.4%)
Bachelors87 (9.2%)
Graduate Degree141 (14.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 46.9%Some College: 13.5%Associates: 14.4%Bachelors: 9.2%Graduate: 14.9%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad46.9%
Some College13.5%
Associates14.4%
Bachelors9.2%
Graduate14.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.9%Renter: 13.1%Tenure
Owner86.9%
Renter13.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
50%
$300k–$500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,652 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$213,300 ▼ 23% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,151/mo
Total Housing Units579
Vacant Units43

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
34%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
25%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
56%
About Ama, LA

Ama is a city in Louisiana, located in St. Charles County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,473 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45 years.

Economically, Ama is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,652 is near the national average. Approximately 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Ama is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $213,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,151 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ama is less-educated. 24.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (52.07%).

Ama, LA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Louisiana.

ZIP Codes in Ama
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70031 1,473 $70,652 $213,300 $1,151 2.3% 24.0% 86.9%