| ZIP Code | 70002 |
|---|---|
| City | Metairie |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | Jefferson Parish County |
| Area Code | 504 |
| Latitude | 30.010189 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -90.162617 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 22051 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.3 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.18 |
| Below Poverty | 12.2% ▲ 22% above avg |
| College Grads | 56.0% ▲ 45% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.5% ▼ 28% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 70 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,624 (20.3%) |
| Some College | 950 (7.3%) |
| Associates | 2,046 (15.8%) |
| Bachelors | 656 (5.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,592 (51%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $65,576 ▼ 14% below avg ↑ 12% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $379,400 ▲ 36% above avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,128/mo ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 9,585 |
| Vacant Units | 812 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.18 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 9,585 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 812 |
| Owner Occupied | 50.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 49.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.18 |
ZIP code 70002 is located in Metairie, Louisiana, within Jefferson Parish County. With a population of 19,240, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.3 years. Economically, 70002 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $65,576 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 70002 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $379,400 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,128 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (50.8%) and renters (49.2%). Median home values have increased by 27% since 2019.
The population of 70002 is majority White (59.71%). Residents are well-educated — 56.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.2%. Household income has grown by 12% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 70002 stands at 3.5%, which is below the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 71%.
Overall, ZIP code 70002 in Metairie, LA is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a middle-aged community. With 19,240 residents, a median household income of $65,576, and a median home value of $379,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Louisiana.