Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.28 |
| Below Poverty | 12.7% ▲ 27% above avg |
| College Grads | 48.7% ▲ 26% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.4% ▼ 11% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,157 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 22,169 (23.9%) |
| Some College | 9,939 (10.7%) |
| Associates | 14,319 (15.4%) |
| Bachelors | 7,061 (7.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 38,256 (41.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $74,399 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $319,546 ▲ 15% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,166/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 65,259 |
| Vacant Units | 4,883 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Metairie is a city in Louisiana, located in Jefferson Parish County. The city spans 12 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 137,417 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.97 years.
Economically, Metairie is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,399 is near the national average. Approximately 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, near the national average.
The real estate market in Metairie is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $319,546, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,165 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.
The population of Metairie is well-educated. 48.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (64.84%).
Metairie, LA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Louisiana. Spread across 12 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.
| ZIP | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70001 | 39,193 | $70,187 | $313,300 | $1,145 | 4.1% | 46.2% | 51.0% |
| 70002 | 19,240 | $65,576 | $379,400 | $1,128 | 3.5% | 56.0% | 50.8% |
| 70003 | 39,714 | $76,151 | $255,300 | $1,191 | 4.9% | 43.2% | 76.7% |
| 70005 | 23,257 | $86,048 | $381,000 | $1,160 | 4.4% | 57.5% | 65.1% |
| 70006 | 16,013 | $74,049 | $333,000 | $1,206 | 4.7% | 46.6% | 61.4% |