70072 ZIP Code
Marrero, Louisiana
December 20, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 70072 |
| City/Town: | Marrero |
| County: | Jefferson Parish |
| State: | Louisiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 55,332 |
| Median Household Income: | $56,643 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,956 |
| Total Housing Units: | 22,475 |
| Median Home Value: | $181,000 |
| Land Area: | 51.8 sq miles
134.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 4.4 sq miles
11.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 29.8093, -90.1383 |
Population Information (70072 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 55,332 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 26,593 | 48.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 28,739 | 51.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,152 | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,162 | 5.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,787 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,416 | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,672 | 6.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 7,256 | 13.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,118 | 11.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 7,219 | 13.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 4,397 | 7.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 4,150 | 7.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 5,614 | 10.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,204 | 4.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,185 | 2.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (70072 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $181,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,057 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 22,475 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 20,692 | 92.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,783 | 7.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 15,735 | 76.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,957 | 24.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (70072 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 38,143 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 2,587 | 6.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 4,462 | 11.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 12,236 | 32.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 9,481 | 24.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,666 | 7.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,796 | 12.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,915 | 5.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 81.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 17.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (70072 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $56,643 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $71,330 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $72,430 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,956 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (70072 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 27,819 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 25,841 | 93.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,866 | 6.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 16,770 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 20,001 | 77.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,753 | 14.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,958 | 7.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 129 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (70072 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 25,211 | 45.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 21,460 | 38.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 190 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,988 | 5.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 38 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,922 | 3.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,523 | 6.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,002 | 5.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,841 | 8.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,565 | 2.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 198 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 74 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 3,004 | 5.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (70072 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,857 | 9.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 846 | 4.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 2,157 | 10.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 2,044 | 9.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,286 | 11.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,446 | 16.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,584 | 12.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,658 | 17.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,299 | 6.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 515 | 2.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (70072 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 19,832 | 76.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 3,403 | 13.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 132 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 192 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 332 | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,416 | 5.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (70072 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 276 | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 2,884 | 11.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,702 | 6.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 768 | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,943 | 11.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,938 | 7.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 122 | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,275 | 4.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,216 | 8.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,682 | 22.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 3,172 | 12.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,662 | 6.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,201 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (70072 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 18.9% | 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 (70072 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 50,859 | 91.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 29,750 | 53.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 27,773 | 50.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,143 | 7.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (70072 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 15,705 | 75.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 7,168 | 34.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,724 | 22.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 2,077 | 10.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 149 | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,609 | 17.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (70072 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 19,101 | 85.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 416 | 1.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 500 | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 734 | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 324 | 1.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 128 | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 533 | 2.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 713 | 3.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 26 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (70072 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 28 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 984 | 4.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,484 | 11.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,666 | 11.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,765 | 16.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 5,789 | 25.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 3,226 | 14.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,732 | 7.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,215 | 5.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 586 | 2.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (70072 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 414 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,098 | 4.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,552 | 15.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 12,375 | 55.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 4,779 | 21.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 257 | 1.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (70072 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 9,013 | 43.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 67 | 0.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 11,541 | 55.8% | 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: | 71 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (70072 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,294 | 6.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 7,898 | 38.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 7,468 | 36.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,032 | 19.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (70072 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,214 | 7.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 991 | 6.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,942 | 18.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 4,216 | 26.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 4,343 | 27.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,554 | 9.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 449 | 2.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 26 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (70072 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,443 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $400 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,057 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.70 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.54 | 2.38 |
Households (70072 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 20,692 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 8,323 | 40.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,725 | 13.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,319 | 16.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 7,395 | 35.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 6,530 | 31.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 6,618 | 32.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.66 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.28 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (70072 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 21,353 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 8,379 | 39.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 9,282 | 43.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 850 | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 2,538 | 11.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 7,553 | 35.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (70072 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 12,484 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 931 | 7.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 542 | 4.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5,816 | 46.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,791 | 22.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,404 | 19.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (70072 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 43,106 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,353 | 5.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 55,002 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 10,828 | 19.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 799 | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 6,076 | 56.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 3,953 | 36.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (70072 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 49,632 | 89.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,020 | 9.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,458 | 68.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,505 | 30.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 193 | 3.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 57 | 1.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (70072 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 50,793 | 91.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 399 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,539 | 1137.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,539 | 1137.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,539 | 1137.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 182 | 45.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 74 | 18.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,221 | 556.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 5 | 1.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (70072 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 52,180 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 45,473 | 87.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 6,707 | 12.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,471 | 6.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 634 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 2,380 | 4.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 222 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (70072 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 20,692 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 18,893 | 91.3% | 89.4% |
Marrero, LA70072