| ZIP Code | 70001 |
|---|---|
| City | Metairie |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | Jefferson Parish County |
| Area Code | 504 |
| Latitude | 29.982705 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -90.169068 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 22051 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.21 |
| Below Poverty | 13.8% ▲ 38% above avg |
| College Grads | 46.2% ▲ 19% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.1% ▼ 16% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 262 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 6,337 (24.1%) |
| Some College | 3,169 (12%) |
| Associates | 4,406 (16.7%) |
| Bachelors | 2,053 (7.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 10,109 (38.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $70,187 ▼ 8% below avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $313,300 ▲ 12% above avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,145/mo ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 19,103 |
| Vacant Units | 1,408 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.21 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 19,103 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,408 |
| Owner Occupied | 51.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 49.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.21 |
ZIP code 70001 is located in Metairie, Louisiana, within Jefferson Parish County. With a population of 39,193, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.5 years. Economically, 70001 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $70,187 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 70001 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $313,300 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,145 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (51.0%) and renters (49.0%). Median home values have increased by 37% since 2019.
The population of 70001 is majority White (61.92%). Residents are well-educated — 46.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 13.8%. Household income has grown by 31% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 70001 stands at 4.1%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 70001 in Metairie, LA is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a middle-aged community. With 39,193 residents, a median household income of $70,187, and a median home value of $313,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Louisiana.