| City: | Amelia, Louisiana |
| Parish: | Saint Mary Parish |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:57:09 AM |
| Population: | 81 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 985 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 29.6574, -91.1179 |
| Land Area: | 0.051 sq mi |
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Street delivery exists here, but minimally. Two rural carrier routes serve Francis Street (4 delivery points), Cajun Way, and Silliso Street. The Zip4 directory lists just 7 street delivery records total compared to 19 PO Box records. That imbalance tells the real story: most people who get mail here don't live here. They drive in from properties along Louisiana's network of bayous, waterways, and unincorporated areas that lack carrier service.
The numbers clarify the pattern. The community counts 65 businesses alongside 69 establishments employing 2,258 people according to Census data. That's a ratio that doesn't match an 81-person residential population. The business activity and employment figures reflect Amelia's role as a service point rather than a population center. The post office handles mail for operations, contractors, and residents spread across Saint Mary Parish's coastal landscape.
Neighborhood names from surrounding areas confirm the geographic reach: Copasaw Villa sits 9.8 miles away, Live Oak Estates 10 miles out, and Fontenot Estates almost 11 miles distant. These aren't suburbs of Amelia. They're separate communities that rely on this post office because their own locations don't support carrier delivery. The PO Box system bridges the gap between Louisiana's dispersed settlement patterns and the USPS delivery network.
The street network is extremely limited with only three named streets receiving delivery. Francis Street handles the majority of the few street delivery points. The name 'Cajun Way' reflects the local Louisiana cultural heritage, while the minimal street count confirms this is a tiny community serving as a regional postal hub rather than a developed residential area.
ZIP Code 70340 has 81 residents and 25 households (average 3.24 persons per household). The median age is 47.5 years, significantly older than the state (38.1) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 43.2% male and 56.8% female, which is lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (79.0%, much higher than the state average of 31.4% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and White (16.0%, much lower than the state average of 57.1% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.1%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (31.4%) and national averages (12.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 81Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 0Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,588.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 25Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.24Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.44Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 144 | 183 | 214 | 148 | 275 | 146 | 70 | 19 | 189 | 187 | 140 | 132 | 123 | 0 |
| Decennial Census | 109 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 81 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 47.5
Male Median Age: 50.5
Female Median Age: 43.8
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Female | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Total | 1 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| White: | 13 | 14.61% |
| Black: | 64 | 71.91% |
| Hispanic:* | 9 | 10.11% |
| Asian: | 1 | 1.12% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 2 | 2.25% |
| Total: | 89 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 35 | 43.21% | 50.5 years |
| Females: | 46 | 56.79% | 43.8 years |
| Total: | 81 | 100% | 47.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 0 | 0% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Population: | 0 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $24,891 (100.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has widened from 2011 to 2024.
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $24,891 | $22,708 | $14,348 | $13,750 | $2,499 | $2,499 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $24,891 | $22,708 | $14,348 | $13,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $14,891 | $15,179 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 0 | 0% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0% |
| Service: | 0 | 0% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 0 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $9,999 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $9,999 | $20,400 | $9,999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 0 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 63 | 100.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 63 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 63 | 0% |
| Total Housing Units: | 63 | 100% |
ZIP Code 70340 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 69 business establishments, employing about 2,258 people with an annual payroll of $152,151,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 461Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 69Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $41,380,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $152,151,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 2,258Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 70340 is located in Saint Mary Parish, Louisiana, within the Morgan City, LA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 34020) and Louisiana's 6th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 54,650 people, about 0.15% of whom live in ZIP Code 70340. It covers 0.051 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Morgan City, LASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 34020Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 54,650Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.051 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 06Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 4033.89 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 2201815Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Amelia CDP; LouisianaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 70340 is in the St. Mary Parish School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.