St. James
Census-designated place in St. James Parish, Louisiana
St. James is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in St. James Parish, Louisiana, with 592 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 16 ft (5 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Convent, 1.9 miles E.
- 592residents (2020 Census)
- 16 ftelevation · 5 m
- 8.4 sq miland area · 21.7 km²
- 71 / sq mipopulation density
- 70086ZIP code
About St. James
St. James is a census-designated place in St. James Parish, Louisiana, United States on the west bank of the Mississippi River. It is part of the New Orleans metropolitan area. As of the 2020 census, St. James had a population of 592.
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- Median home value
- $181,700
- Median age
- 55.3
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St. James had 592 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 592 |
|---|---|
| Density | 71 per sq mi (27 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
St. James at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | St. James Parish |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 592 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.39 sq mi (21.7 km²) |
| Water area | 1.50 sq mi (3.88 km²) |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.0186° N, 90.8509° W |
| ZIP code | 70086 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2267355 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near St. James
- Convent1.9 mi E
- Welcome2.6 mi NW
- Romeville3.7 mi N
- Moonshine4.3 mi SE
- Hester4.9 mi E
- Union5.2 mi NW
- Grand Point6.3 mi E
- Lemannville7.3 mi NW
- Paulina7.8 mi E
- North Vacherie8.4 mi E
- Lutcher8.9 mi E
- Gramercy9.9 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about St. James
What county is St. James in?
St. James is in St. James Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of St. James, LA?
592 people lived in St. James at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of St. James, LA?
The ZIP code of St. James is 70086.
What is the elevation of St. James?
16 feet (5 m) above sea level.
What towns are near St. James?
Convent (1.9 mi), Welcome (2.6 mi), Romeville (3.7 mi), Moonshine (4.3 mi), Hester (4.9 mi).
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