Gramercy, LA: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Gramercy, LA is a small incorporated city located in St. James Parish in the state of Louisiana. Our data estimates 13,873 residents, places it at 30.061°N, 90.693°W, and lists it in Central time. This page explains its population rank, ZIP codes, nearby cities and distance to big metros.

What are the key facts about Gramercy, LA?

What is the population of Gramercy, LA?

Gramercy has an estimated population of 13,873. That makes it the 42nd largest of the 474 places we list in Louisiana, and the largest place in its county. The typical place in Louisiana has about 1,380 residents, so Gramercy is roughly 10.1 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in Louisiana with a similar population include Crowley (14,147), Pineville (14,122), Luling (14,049), Belle Chasse (14,024), DeRidder (13,354). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Gramercy differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Gramercy?

Gramercy has about 1,629 people per square mile (629 per square kilometer), which we classify as suburban. Within Louisiana, it is denser than about 86% of the listed places. Land at this level is usually a mix of single-family neighborhoods, shopping corridors and parks, where driving is common but destinations are close. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Gramercy use?

Gramercy uses one ZIP code: 70052. A single code usually means a compact delivery area, but the same code may also serve addresses just outside the town line. Codes beginning with 7 are assigned to the south-central states (Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is Gramercy in?

Gramercy is in the Central time zone, which is UTC−6 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/Chicago). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Quincy, FL, about 366 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Central time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Gramercy located in Louisiana?

Gramercy lies in the southeastern part of Louisiana, at 30.061° north latitude and 90.693° west longitude. The state capital, Baton Rouge, is about 37 miles to the northwest. The closest listed place in another state is Picayune, MS, roughly 69 miles to the northeast, which shows how near Gramercy is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Metairie, LA, 31 miles to the east.

Which cities are near Gramercy, LA?

The closest listed place to Gramercy is Reserve, LA, 8.2 miles to the east. Of the eight nearest places below, 0 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Gramercy in?

Gramercy is in St. James Parish, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 22093. The county contains 13 places in our data, 1 of which have their own page here and 12 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include South Vacherie (3,392), Grand Point (3,275), Lutcher (3,183), North Vacherie (1,857), Paulina (1,280). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Gramercy from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Gramercy is closest to Houston, TX at about 282 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 1,641 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Gramercy?

No. In our data, Gramercy in St. James Parish, Louisiana is the only place with this name, so the name alone is enough to identify it, though adding the state is still good practice in addresses and forms.

Planning a move to Gramercy?

If you are weighing Gramercy, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

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Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.