70003 ZIP Code
Metairie, Louisiana
December 20, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 70003 |
| City/Town: | Metairie |
| County: | Jefferson Parish |
| State: | Louisiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 40,529 |
| Median Household Income: | $76,626 |
| Per Capita Income: | $43,814 |
| Total Housing Units: | 17,619 |
| Median Home Value: | $243,200 |
| Land Area: | 7.0 sq miles
18.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 30.0012, -90.2097 |
Population Information (70003 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 40,529 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 20,071 | 49.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 20,458 | 50.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 45.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,725 | 4.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,782 | 4.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,118 | 5.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,075 | 5.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,706 | 6.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,945 | 12.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,532 | 11.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,329 | 13.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,241 | 8.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,219 | 7.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,899 | 12.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,671 | 6.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,287 | 3.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (70003 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $243,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,133 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 17,619 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 16,503 | 93.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,116 | 6.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 12,868 | 78.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,635 | 22.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (70003 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 30,123 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 848 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,956 | 6.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 8,182 | 27.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 7,349 | 24.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,314 | 7.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,480 | 21.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,994 | 9.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 31.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (70003 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $76,626 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $97,919 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $90,502 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $43,814 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (70003 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 21,483 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 20,284 | 94.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,115 | 5.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 12,953 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 16,542 | 81.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,048 | 10.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,639 | 8.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 55 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (70003 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 30,580 | 75.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,701 | 9.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 101 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,916 | 4.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 11 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,269 | 3.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,951 | 7.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,158 | 7.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,826 | 11.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 597 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 136 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 618 | 1.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 3,475 | 8.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (70003 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 834 | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 455 | 2.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,324 | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,242 | 7.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,630 | 9.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,587 | 15.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,739 | 16.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,533 | 15.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,535 | 9.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,624 | 9.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (70003 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 15,900 | 78.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,010 | 9.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 57 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 182 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 138 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,703 | 8.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (70003 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 276 | 1.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,534 | 7.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 953 | 4.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 949 | 4.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,233 | 11.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,257 | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 148 | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,537 | 7.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,330 | 11.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,352 | 21.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,412 | 11.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,363 | 6.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 940 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (70003 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.9% | 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 (70003 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 37,075 | 91.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 24,108 | 59.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 17,644 | 43.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,186 | 7.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (70003 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 12,331 | 74.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 6,459 | 39.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,537 | 27.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 912 | 5.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 399 | 2.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,668 | 10.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (70003 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 13,858 | 78.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 345 | 2.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 480 | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 514 | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 442 | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 468 | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,409 | 8.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 103 | 0.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (70003 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 19 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 159 | 0.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 279 | 1.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 852 | 4.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,499 | 8.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,732 | 21.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 6,817 | 38.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 3,611 | 20.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 481 | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 170 | 1.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (70003 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 237 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,529 | 8.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,303 | 13.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 9,766 | 55.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,347 | 19.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 437 | 2.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (70003 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 10,528 | 63.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 133 | 0.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,709 | 34.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 12 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 29 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 92 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (70003 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 979 | 5.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,907 | 35.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,780 | 41.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,837 | 17.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (70003 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 366 | 2.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 424 | 3.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 966 | 7.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,245 | 17.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 5,435 | 42.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,077 | 23.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 334 | 2.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 21 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (70003 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,679 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $512 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,133 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.43 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.48 | 2.38 |
Households (70003 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 16,503 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 8,009 | 48.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,751 | 16.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,330 | 20.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,290 | 26.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,113 | 24.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 6,479 | 39.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.44 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.96 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (70003 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,984 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,932 | 34.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 8,716 | 51.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 622 | 3.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,474 | 8.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,915 | 28.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (70003 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,841 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 482 | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 420 | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,970 | 37.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,948 | 24.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,021 | 25.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (70003 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 33,421 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,582 | 4.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 40,261 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,920 | 17.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 478 | 6.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,575 | 51.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,867 | 41.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (70003 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 36,724 | 90.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,394 | 8.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,377 | 40.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,798 | 53.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 424 | 12.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 219 | 6.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (70003 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 35,429 | 87.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 478 | 1.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 5,100 | 1066.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 5,100 | 1066.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 5,100 | 1066.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 548 | 114.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 256 | 53.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,650 | 554.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 45 | 9.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (70003 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 38,804 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 32,280 | 83.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 6,524 | 16.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,541 | 9.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,468 | 3.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 733 | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 782 | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (70003 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 16,503 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 15,314 | 92.8% | 89.4% |
Metairie, LA70003