Gramercy Louisiana Map

About Gramercy, Louisiana

Gramercy is a locality in St. James Parish, Louisiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,814. The population density is 551.8 people per km². Gramercy is located at 30.0474°N, 90.6898°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 70052.

Gramercy, Louisiana, unfurls its quiet existence along the broad, languid curve of the Mississippi River. It lies 12.6 miles west of Laplace, LA (from Laplace, LA: bearing 264°T), and is situated 8.3 miles west of Reserve. Here, the air hangs thick with the scent of damp earth and the distant, sweet perfume of sugarcane, a constant reminder of the fertile alluvial plain that cradles this place. Cypress and oak trees, ancient sentinels draped in Spanish moss, line the bayous and canals, their gnarled roots gripping the rich, dark soil. The landscape is a study in muted greens and earthy browns, punctuated by the occasional splash of vibrant color from blooming hibiscus or the weathered red of a distant barn. Sunlight, when it breaks through the humid haze, paints the water with a molten gold, a fleeting beauty that softens the edges of the industrial structures that dot the shoreline. The legacy of Gramercy is deeply entwined with the river that defines it, a waterway that has carried explorers, planters, and industry through centuries. Once a vital hub for agricultural endeavors, particularly sugarcane cultivation, Gramercy's economy has evolved, with chemical manufacturing and port operations now playing significant roles. The ghosts of steamboats and the echoes of a bygone era of plantation life still whisper in the humid breeze, mingling with the hum of modern machinery. Though the grand estates have largely faded, the enduring spirit of resilience and hard work remains, a characteristic woven into the very fabric of Gramercy, a place that continues to navigate the currents of time with a quiet, determined grace.

About This Gramercy Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Gramercy, Louisiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.047424, -90.689813. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Gramercy and St. James Parish.

Detailed location data for Gramercy includes the ZIP code (70052), telephone area code (504), county seat of St. James Parish, and school district assignment (St. James Parish School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Gramercy is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.