70001 ZIP Code
Metairie, Louisiana
December 20, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 70001 |
| City/Town: | Metairie |
| County: | Jefferson Parish |
| State: | Louisiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 40,071 |
| Median Household Income: | $68,702 |
| Per Capita Income: | $43,002 |
| Total Housing Units: | 18,996 |
| Median Home Value: | $286,000 |
| Land Area: | 6.5 sq miles
16.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 29.9827, -90.1691 |
Population Information (70001 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 40,071 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 20,057 | 50.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 20,014 | 49.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,190 | 5.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,628 | 6.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,404 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,214 | 5.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,699 | 4.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,846 | 14.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,298 | 15.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,078 | 10.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,392 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,885 | 7.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,269 | 10.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,329 | 5.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 839 | 2.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (70001 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $286,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,110 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 18,996 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 17,647 | 92.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,349 | 7.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,968 | 50.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 8,679 | 49.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (70001 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 28,936 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,122 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 894 | 3.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 8,057 | 27.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,638 | 22.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,181 | 7.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,712 | 23.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,332 | 11.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 34.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (70001 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $68,702 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $87,823 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $80,921 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $43,002 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (70001 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 21,592 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 20,675 | 96.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 845 | 3.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,800 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 17,145 | 82.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,777 | 8.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,731 | 8.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 22 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (70001 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 27,983 | 69.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 6,842 | 17.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 91 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,002 | 2.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,178 | 2.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,975 | 7.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,858 | 7.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 6,154 | 15.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 474 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 79 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 526 | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 5,075 | 12.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (70001 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,269 | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 663 | 3.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,252 | 7.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,481 | 8.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,064 | 11.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,114 | 17.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,072 | 11.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,100 | 17.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,200 | 6.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,432 | 8.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (70001 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 15,698 | 75.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,244 | 10.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 62 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 546 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 308 | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,511 | 7.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (70001 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 220 | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 2,488 | 12.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 826 | 4.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 881 | 4.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,419 | 11.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,292 | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 259 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,421 | 6.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,267 | 11.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,797 | 23.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,055 | 9.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 919 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 831 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (70001 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.9% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (70001 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 35,863 | 89.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 24,496 | 61.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 15,203 | 37.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,134 | 10.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (70001 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 13,991 | 79.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,959 | 33.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,952 | 22.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 456 | 2.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 536 | 3.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,421 | 8.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (70001 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,665 | 50.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,354 | 7.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 835 | 4.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 887 | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,088 | 5.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,569 | 8.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 3,436 | 18.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 139 | 0.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 23 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (70001 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 25 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 299 | 1.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,736 | 9.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,813 | 9.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,755 | 14.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 4,572 | 24.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 3,570 | 18.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,554 | 13.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,172 | 6.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 500 | 2.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (70001 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 1,269 | 6.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,708 | 14.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,735 | 30.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,776 | 35.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,057 | 10.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 451 | 2.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (70001 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,428 | 42.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 141 | 0.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 10,058 | 57.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 20 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (70001 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 811 | 4.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 8,135 | 46.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,847 | 38.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,854 | 10.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (70001 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 157 | 1.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 315 | 3.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 343 | 3.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 616 | 6.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,621 | 40.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,818 | 31.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 959 | 10.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 139 | 1.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (70001 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,796 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $532 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,110 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.30 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.23 | 2.38 |
Households (70001 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 17,647 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,977 | 39.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,832 | 16.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,754 | 21.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,807 | 32.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,828 | 27.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,565 | 31.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.27 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.97 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (70001 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,802 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,180 | 39.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,306 | 46.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 372 | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,730 | 10.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,576 | 29.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (70001 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,016 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 556 | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 490 | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,058 | 45.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,868 | 20.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,044 | 22.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (70001 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 31,473 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,584 | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 39,997 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,022 | 12.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 425 | 8.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,236 | 44.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,361 | 47.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (70001 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 34,145 | 85.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,391 | 13.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,230 | 59.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,797 | 33.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 444 | 8.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 364 | 6.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (70001 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 35,013 | 87.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 403 | 1.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 5,058 | 1255.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 5,058 | 1255.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 5,058 | 1255.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 296 | 73.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 79 | 19.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 3,782 | 938.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 37 | 9.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (70001 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 37,881 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 31,835 | 84.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 6,046 | 16.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 4,434 | 11.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 944 | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 472 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 196 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (70001 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 17,647 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 16,439 | 93.2% | 89.4% |
Metairie, LA70001