| ZIP Code | 70053 |
|---|---|
| City | Gretna |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | Jefferson Parish County |
| Area Code | 504/985 |
| Elevation | 2 ft |
| Latitude | 29.917069 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -90.052204 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 22051 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.9 yrs ↓ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.17 |
| Below Poverty | 24.7% ▲ 147% above avg |
| College Grads | 31.2% ▼ 20% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.8% ▲ 40% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 497 (5.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,965 (32%) |
| Some College | 1,674 (18.1%) |
| Associates | 1,240 (13.4%) |
| Bachelors | 304 (3.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,581 (27.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $43,786 ▼ 43% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $225,700 ▼ 19% below avg ↑ 43% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,017/mo ↑ 15% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 7,865 |
| Vacant Units | 823 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.17 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 7,865 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 823 |
| Owner Occupied | 45.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 54.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.17 |
ZIP code 70053 is located in Gretna, Louisiana, within Jefferson Parish County. With a population of 16,409, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.9 years. Economically, 70053 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $43,786 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 70053 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $225,700 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,017 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (45.8%) and renters (54.2%). Median home values have increased by 43% since 2019.
The population of 70053 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 36.3%. Residents are moderately educated — 31.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 24.7%.
The unemployment rate in 70053 stands at 6.8%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 70053 in Gretna, LA is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 16,409 residents, a median household income of $43,786, and a median home value of $225,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Louisiana.