City

Morgan City, LA

2 ZIP codes  ·  St. Mary County  ·  Louisiana

👥21,043Population
💰$54,504Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂40.9Median Age
🏠$138,300Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓20.8%College Grads▼ 46% below avg
📊6.0%Unemployment▲ 23% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 65.2%Hispanic: 15%Black: 12.4%Asian: 2.6%Other: 4.3%Race
White65.2%
Hispanic15.0%
Black12.4%
Asian2.6%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.59
Below Poverty20.7% ▲ 107% above avg
College Grads20.8% ▼ 46% below avg
Unemployment6.0% ▲ 23% above avg
No HS Diploma203 (1.7%)
HS Graduate5,436 (46.5%)
Some College1,692 (14.5%)
Associates1,935 (16.5%)
Bachelors629 (5.4%)
Graduate Degree1,804 (15.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 46.5%Some College: 14.5%Associates: 16.5%Bachelors: 5.4%Graduate: 15.4%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad46.5%
Some College14.5%
Associates16.5%
Bachelors5.4%
Graduate15.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.2%Renter: 28.8%Tenure
Owner71.2%
Renter28.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,504 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$138,300 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$876/mo
Total Housing Units9,739
Vacant Units1,669

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
52%
About Morgan City, LA

Morgan City is a city in Louisiana, located in St. Mary County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 21,043 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.9 years.

Economically, Morgan City is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,504 is below the national average. Approximately 20.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Morgan City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $138,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $876 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Morgan City is less-educated. 20.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (65.15%).

Morgan City, LA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Louisiana. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Morgan City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70380 21,043 $54,504 $138,300 $876 6.0% 20.8% 71.2%