70053 ZIP Code
Gretna, Louisiana
December 20, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 70053 |
| City/Town: | Gretna |
| County: | Jefferson Parish |
| State: | Louisiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 16,743 |
| Median Household Income: | $43,463 |
| Per Capita Income: | $30,415 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,124 |
| Median Home Value: | $212,000 |
| Land Area: | 3.4 sq miles
8.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.4 sq miles
1.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 29.9171, -90.0522 |
Population Information (70053 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 16,743 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,466 | 50.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,277 | 49.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,036 | 6.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,099 | 6.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 867 | 5.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 874 | 5.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,074 | 6.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,520 | 15.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,572 | 15.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,848 | 11.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,422 | 8.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 897 | 5.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,429 | 8.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 742 | 4.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 363 | 2.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (70053 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $212,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $994 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,124 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,307 | 89.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 817 | 10.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,438 | 47.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,869 | 52.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (70053 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 11,793 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,381 | 11.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,626 | 13.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,224 | 27.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,433 | 20.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 477 | 4.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,677 | 14.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 975 | 8.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 74.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 22.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (70053 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $43,463 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $61,243 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $62,458 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $30,415 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (70053 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,811 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,263 | 93.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 548 | 7.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,754 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,775 | 79.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 979 | 13.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 474 | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 35 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (70053 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 7,538 | 45.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 5,262 | 31.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 62 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 467 | 2.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 3 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,302 | 7.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,109 | 12.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,051 | 18.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,807 | 22.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 568 | 3.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 54 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 364 | 2.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,821 | 16.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (70053 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 882 | 12.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 837 | 11.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 826 | 11.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 677 | 9.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 750 | 10.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,374 | 18.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 656 | 9.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 814 | 11.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 196 | 2.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 295 | 4.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (70053 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,348 | 73.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,032 | 14.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 102 | 1.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 99 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 102 | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 314 | 4.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (70053 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 41 | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 848 | 11.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 246 | 3.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 110 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 861 | 11.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 264 | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 43 | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 189 | 2.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,040 | 14.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,357 | 18.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,300 | 17.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 547 | 7.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 417 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (70053 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 26.5% | 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 (70053 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 12,797 | 76.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,815 | 40.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,438 | 44.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,924 | 17.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (70053 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,280 | 72.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,173 | 29.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,589 | 21.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 641 | 8.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 84 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,717 | 23.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (70053 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,632 | 57.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 589 | 7.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 580 | 7.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 505 | 6.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 748 | 9.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 544 | 6.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 429 | 5.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 97 | 1.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (70053 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 376 | 4.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 331 | 4.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 568 | 7.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 502 | 6.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,144 | 14.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,493 | 18.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,768 | 21.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 670 | 8.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,272 | 15.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (70053 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 354 | 4.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,892 | 23.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,350 | 28.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,744 | 33.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 684 | 8.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 100 | 1.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (70053 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,288 | 45.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 22 | 0.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,949 | 54.0% | 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: | 48 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (70053 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,333 | 18.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,433 | 47.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,929 | 26.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 612 | 8.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (70053 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 85 | 2.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 184 | 5.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 732 | 21.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 591 | 17.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,001 | 29.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 745 | 21.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 93 | 2.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 7 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (70053 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,621 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $429 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $994 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.28 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.02 | 2.38 |
Households (70053 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,307 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,777 | 24.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 826 | 11.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,015 | 27.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,848 | 39.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,103 | 28.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,110 | 28.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.15 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.96 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (70053 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,944 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,300 | 47.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,198 | 31.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 199 | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 980 | 14.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,802 | 40.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (70053 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,437 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 152 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 255 | 7.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,651 | 48.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 590 | 17.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 789 | 23.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (70053 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 13,211 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 502 | 3.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 15,721 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,786 | 17.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 149 | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,622 | 58.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,015 | 36.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (70053 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 13,668 | 81.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,820 | 16.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,186 | 42.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 927 | 32.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 144 | 5.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 707 | 25.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (70053 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 13,593 | 81.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 227 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,150 | 1387.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,150 | 1387.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,150 | 1387.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 137 | 60.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 2 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,704 | 1191.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (70053 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,707 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 12,010 | 76.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,697 | 23.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,030 | 19.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 244 | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 286 | 1.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 137 | 0.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (70053 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,307 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,454 | 88.3% | 89.4% |
Gretna, LA70053