St. James Parish, LA: Cities, ZIP Codes & Population
St. James Parish is a county-level area in Louisiana identified by the FIPS code 22093. Our data lists 13 places in it, led by Gramercy, LA, with combined estimates of about 30,068 people across those places. This page shows its cities, ZIP codes, time zone and neighboring counties.
What are the key facts about St. James Parish?
| County | St. James Parish |
|---|---|
| State | Louisiana |
| FIPS code | 22093 |
| Places in our data | 13 |
| Places with a city page | 1 |
| Combined place estimates | 30,068 |
| Largest place | Gramercy, LA (13,873) |
| Rank in state | 24th of 64 counties by combined place population |
| Weighted density | 1,055 per sq mi |
| Time zone | Central time |
| ZIP codes | 8 |
Which cities and towns are in St. James Parish?
St. James Parish has 1 place large enough for a full page on this site. They are ranked below by estimated population, together with whether each is incorporated, its density in people per square mile and the number of ZIP codes it uses. Gramercy, LA is the largest.
| Place | Type | Population | Per sq mi | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gramercy, LA | Incorporated | 13,873 | 1,629 | 1 |
The county also contains 12 smaller communities that appear here but do not have separate pages because their populations are too small for reliable data: South Vacherie, Grand Point, Lutcher, North Vacherie, Paulina, Welcome, St. James, Union, Convent, Hester, Moonshine, Romeville. Residents of these places often depend on the county for services such as roads, courts and public health.
How large is St. James Parish compared with other counties in Louisiana?
Adding up the estimates for the places in our data gives 30,068 people, which ranks St. James Parish 24th among 64 counties in Louisiana. The average listed place has about 2,313 residents. The weighted density is about 1,055 people per square mile, which is suburban by our scale. These totals add up place estimates, so they can differ from the official county population, which includes people outside any listed place. See why population figures differ.
What ZIP codes are in St. James Parish?
The places in St. James Parish use 8 ZIP codes: 70052, 70071, 70086, 70090, 70723, 70743, 70763, 70792. Every code begins with 7, which is assigned to the south-central states (Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas). A ZIP code can cross county lines, so a code listed here may also serve addresses in a neighboring county. Use the ZIP code lookup to check a single code, or read how ZIP codes work.
Which counties are near St. James Parish?
The closest counties by distance between the average locations of their places are listed below. The distance is a rough guide to how close the areas are, because county shapes vary widely.
- St. John the Baptist Parish, LA — about 12 miles east (center to center), 43,209 people in listed places
- Ascension Parish, LA — about 14 miles northwest (center to center), 62,293 people in listed places
- Assumption Parish, LA — about 19 miles southwest (center to center), 10,782 people in listed places
- St. Charles Parish, LA — about 23 miles east (center to center), 52,590 people in listed places
- Lafourche Parish, LA — about 27 miles southeast (center to center), 75,633 people in listed places
- Livingston Parish, LA — about 28 miles north (center to center), 24,181 people in listed places
What does the FIPS code 22093 mean?
The first two digits, 22, identify Louisiana, and the last three, 093, identify St. James Parish inside that state. Government datasets use this code to join records without confusing counties that share a name. Our guide to counties and FIPS codes explains the numbering, and the Louisiana hub lists every county we cover in the state.
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Combined place populations are estimates from a compiled dataset and are not official county totals.