City

Saint James, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  St. James County  ·  Louisiana

👥1,516Population
💰$50,500Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂39.9Median Age
🏠$106,000Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓26.2%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
📊0.5%Unemployment▼ 91% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.2% Female 55.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 8.1%Hispanic: 1.4%Black: 85.6%Other: 5%Race
White8.1%
Hispanic1.4%
Black85.6%
Other5.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
19%
18–24
10%
25–44
23%
45–64
25%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty20.6% ▲ 106% above avg
College Grads26.2% ▼ 32% below avg
Unemployment0.5% ▼ 91% below avg
No HS Diploma21 (2.3%)
HS Graduate434 (47%)
Some College41 (4.4%)
Associates185 (20%)
Bachelors112 (12.1%)
Graduate Degree130 (14.1%)

Education

No HS: 2.3%HS Grad: 47%Some College: 4.4%Associates: 20%Bachelors: 12.1%Graduate: 14.1%Edu
No HS2.3%
HS Grad47.0%
Some College4.4%
Associates20.0%
Bachelors12.1%
Graduate14.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.4%Renter: 26.6%Tenure
Owner73.4%
Renter26.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
29%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,500 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$106,000 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$646/mo
Total Housing Units737
Vacant Units129

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
29%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
60%
About Saint James, LA

Saint James is a city in Louisiana, located in St. James County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,516 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.9 years.

Economically, Saint James is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,500 is below the national average. Approximately 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Saint James is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $106,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $646 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Saint James is moderately educated. 26.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Black (85.55%).

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

ZIP Codes in Saint James
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70086 1,516 $50,500 $106,000 $646 0.5% 26.2% 73.4%