70056 ZIP Code
Gretna, Louisiana
December 20, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 70056 |
| City/Town: | Gretna |
| County: | Jefferson Parish |
| State: | Louisiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 42,627 |
| Median Household Income: | $62,092 |
| Per Capita Income: | $34,050 |
| Total Housing Units: | 15,329 |
| Median Home Value: | $212,200 |
| Land Area: | 6.8 sq miles
17.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 29.8874, -90.0273 |
Population Information (70056 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 42,627 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 20,488 | 48.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 22,139 | 51.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 4,550 | 10.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,929 | 6.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,314 | 7.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,489 | 5.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,629 | 6.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,772 | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,151 | 14.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,871 | 11.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,004 | 4.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,020 | 7.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,864 | 6.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,632 | 3.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 402 | 0.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (70056 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $212,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,137 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 15,329 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 14,425 | 94.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 904 | 5.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,143 | 56.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,282 | 43.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (70056 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 26,716 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,846 | 6.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,760 | 6.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,789 | 29.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,630 | 21.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,159 | 8.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,121 | 19.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,411 | 9.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 86.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 28.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (70056 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $62,092 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $85,496 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $82,511 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $34,050 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (70056 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 21,436 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 19,499 | 91.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,792 | 8.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,009 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 15,949 | 81.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,509 | 12.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,041 | 5.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (70056 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,872 | 34.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 17,681 | 41.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 276 | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,722 | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 4,915 | 11.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,161 | 7.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 6,921 | 16.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 10,351 | 24.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,238 | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 279 | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 546 | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 8,288 | 19.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (70056 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 512 | 3.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 509 | 3.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,223 | 8.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,651 | 11.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,958 | 13.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,584 | 17.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,931 | 13.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,196 | 15.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,045 | 7.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 816 | 5.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (70056 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 14,384 | 73.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,677 | 13.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 357 | 1.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 153 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 312 | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,210 | 6.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (70056 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 303 | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 2,189 | 11.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 862 | 4.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 647 | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,186 | 11.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,638 | 8.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 76 | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,057 | 5.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,170 | 11.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,283 | 22.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,794 | 9.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,215 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,079 | 5.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (70056 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 16.3% | 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 (70056 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 35,772 | 83.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 20,969 | 49.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 18,276 | 42.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 6,570 | 15.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (70056 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 12,159 | 84.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,728 | 25.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,015 | 20.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 821 | 5.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 167 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,172 | 15.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (70056 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,359 | 61.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 506 | 3.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 238 | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,710 | 11.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,497 | 9.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,054 | 6.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 743 | 4.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 222 | 1.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (70056 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 42 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 369 | 2.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,240 | 8.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,459 | 9.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,642 | 23.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 5,332 | 34.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,517 | 16.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 643 | 4.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 60 | 0.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 25 | 0.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (70056 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 82 | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,055 | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,781 | 18.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,203 | 40.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,856 | 25.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 352 | 2.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (70056 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,811 | 40.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 127 | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 8,428 | 58.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 7 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 23 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 29 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (70056 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,071 | 7.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,854 | 40.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,761 | 33.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,739 | 19.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (70056 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 209 | 2.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 240 | 2.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,014 | 12.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,150 | 26.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,208 | 39.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,130 | 13.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 156 | 1.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 36 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (70056 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,566 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $471 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,137 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.91 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.99 | 2.38 |
Households (70056 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 14,425 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,345 | 44.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,929 | 20.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,797 | 19.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,319 | 29.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,530 | 38.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,507 | 24.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.94 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.66 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (70056 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,579 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,746 | 36.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,521 | 48.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 356 | 2.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,683 | 10.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,026 | 38.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (70056 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 11,077 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 828 | 7.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 541 | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5,232 | 47.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,353 | 21.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,123 | 19.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (70056 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 30,029 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,946 | 6.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 42,342 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,741 | 13.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 678 | 11.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,207 | 55.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,856 | 32.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (70056 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 37,517 | 88.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,542 | 10.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,477 | 76.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 871 | 19.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 342 | 7.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 194 | 4.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (70056 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 34,352 | 80.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 642 | 1.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 8,275 | 1288.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 8,275 | 1288.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 8,275 | 1288.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 111 | 17.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 26 | 4.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 6,464 | 1006.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 13 | 2.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (70056 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 38,077 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 26,451 | 69.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 11,626 | 30.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 7,949 | 20.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,048 | 2.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,166 | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,463 | 3.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (70056 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 14,425 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 13,834 | 95.9% | 89.4% |
Gretna, LA70056