70005 ZIP Code
Metairie, Louisiana
December 20, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 70005 |
| City/Town: | Metairie |
| County: | Jefferson Parish |
| State: | Louisiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 23,555 |
| Median Household Income: | $82,890 |
| Per Capita Income: | $50,280 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,528 |
| Median Home Value: | $362,200 |
| Land Area: | 4.1 sq miles
10.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.4 sq miles
0.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 29.9994, -90.1341 |
Population Information (70005 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 23,555 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,320 | 48.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,235 | 51.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 45.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,534 | 6.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,359 | 5.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 958 | 4.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 748 | 3.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 625 | 2.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,533 | 15.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,950 | 12.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,485 | 10.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,767 | 7.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,603 | 6.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,193 | 13.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,723 | 7.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,077 | 4.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (70005 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $362,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,173 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,528 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,332 | 90.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,196 | 9.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,599 | 67.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,733 | 32.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (70005 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 18,331 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 515 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 360 | 2.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,869 | 21.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,023 | 16.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,070 | 5.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,399 | 29.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,095 | 22.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 51.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (70005 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $82,890 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $120,777 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $120,357 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $50,280 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (70005 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 12,480 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,919 | 95.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 541 | 4.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,124 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,589 | 80.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,487 | 12.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 843 | 7.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (70005 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 20,489 | 87.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 216 | 0.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 240 | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 513 | 2.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 5 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 725 | 3.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,367 | 5.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,724 | 7.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,645 | 11.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 143 | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 49 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 112 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,341 | 9.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (70005 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 396 | 3.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 354 | 3.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,033 | 9.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 730 | 6.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,051 | 9.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,672 | 14.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,327 | 11.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,057 | 18.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,070 | 9.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,642 | 14.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (70005 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,218 | 77.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 961 | 8.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 27 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 227 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 48 | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,109 | 9.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (70005 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 152 | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,207 | 10.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 494 | 4.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 358 | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,140 | 9.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 616 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 264 | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 955 | 8.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,644 | 13.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,323 | 27.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 936 | 7.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 378 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 452 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (70005 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.9% | 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 (70005 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 21,625 | 91.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 16,134 | 68.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,552 | 36.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,910 | 8.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (70005 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,453 | 74.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,405 | 38.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,027 | 26.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 256 | 2.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 116 | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 547 | 4.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (70005 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,854 | 62.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 821 | 6.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,029 | 8.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 685 | 5.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 231 | 1.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 484 | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,385 | 11.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 27 | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (70005 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 126 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 608 | 4.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 696 | 5.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 843 | 6.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,338 | 10.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,356 | 18.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,244 | 17.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,360 | 18.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,142 | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 815 | 6.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (70005 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 283 | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,470 | 11.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,003 | 24.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,422 | 43.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,760 | 14.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 590 | 4.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (70005 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,343 | 56.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 54 | 0.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,852 | 42.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 10 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 12 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 50 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (70005 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 642 | 5.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,889 | 43.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,610 | 40.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,191 | 10.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (70005 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 177 | 2.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 128 | 1.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 307 | 4.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 208 | 2.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,653 | 21.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,860 | 37.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,494 | 19.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 772 | 10.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (70005 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,231 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $639 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,173 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.10 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.02 | 2.38 |
Households (70005 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,332 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,651 | 41.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,706 | 15.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,531 | 22.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,624 | 32.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,602 | 23.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,534 | 40.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.07 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.91 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (70005 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,327 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,507 | 26.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,028 | 53.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 340 | 3.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,358 | 14.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,539 | 27.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (70005 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,616 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 632 | 13.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 263 | 5.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,841 | 39.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 885 | 19.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 995 | 21.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (70005 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 19,176 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,054 | 5.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 23,535 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,250 | 13.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 42 | 1.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,070 | 32.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,138 | 65.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (70005 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 20,953 | 89.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,307 | 9.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 971 | 42.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,122 | 48.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 442 | 19.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 214 | 9.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (70005 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 21,340 | 90.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 148 | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,215 | 1496.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,215 | 1496.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,215 | 1496.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 245 | 165.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 18 | 12.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 5 | 3.4% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,460 | 986.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (70005 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,021 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 19,412 | 88.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,609 | 11.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,600 | 7.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 513 | 2.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 380 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 116 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (70005 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,332 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,344 | 91.3% | 89.4% |
Metairie, LA70005