70094 ZIP Code
Westwego, Louisiana
December 20, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 70094 |
| City/Town: | Westwego |
| County: | Jefferson Parish |
| State: | Louisiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 31,405 |
| Median Household Income: | $46,657 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,114 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,567 |
| Median Home Value: | $138,700 |
| Land Area: | 36.2 sq miles
93.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 6.0 sq miles
15.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 29.9158, -90.2076 |
Population Information (70094 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 31,405 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 15,216 | 48.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 16,189 | 51.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,459 | 4.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,106 | 6.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,542 | 8.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,037 | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,423 | 7.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,027 | 12.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,087 | 9.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,224 | 13.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,650 | 8.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,781 | 5.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,291 | 10.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,439 | 4.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 339 | 1.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (70094 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $138,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,136 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,567 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,051 | 88.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,516 | 11.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,375 | 61.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,676 | 38.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (70094 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 20,838 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,592 | 7.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 3,058 | 14.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 8,205 | 39.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,344 | 20.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,181 | 5.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,406 | 6.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,052 | 5.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 77.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 11.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (70094 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $46,657 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $62,654 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $54,109 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,114 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (70094 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,283 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,002 | 91.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,256 | 8.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,635 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,405 | 80.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,914 | 14.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 621 | 4.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 62 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (70094 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,086 | 41.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 14,460 | 46.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 139 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 867 | 2.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,543 | 4.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,310 | 4.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,223 | 7.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,413 | 10.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 781 | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 213 | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 334 | 1.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,085 | 6.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (70094 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,061 | 8.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 620 | 5.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,366 | 11.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,541 | 12.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,754 | 14.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,213 | 18.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,522 | 12.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,113 | 9.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 458 | 3.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 403 | 3.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (70094 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,094 | 77.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,433 | 11.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 265 | 2.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 173 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 84 | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 469 | 3.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (70094 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 70 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,064 | 8.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,131 | 8.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 444 | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,410 | 10.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 890 | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 8 | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 594 | 4.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,196 | 9.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,953 | 22.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,606 | 12.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 736 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 900 | 6.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (70094 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 25.3% | 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 (70094 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 28,059 | 89.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,354 | 42.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 18,540 | 59.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,213 | 10.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (70094 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,780 | 72.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,977 | 33.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,007 | 25.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,673 | 13.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 388 | 3.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,029 | 25.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (70094 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,642 | 78.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 367 | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 519 | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 356 | 2.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 382 | 2.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 489 | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 308 | 2.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 504 | 3.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (70094 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 293 | 2.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,209 | 8.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 988 | 7.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,332 | 17.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,147 | 23.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,892 | 21.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,610 | 11.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 675 | 5.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 421 | 3.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (70094 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 229 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,188 | 8.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,882 | 21.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,568 | 48.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,396 | 17.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 304 | 2.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (70094 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,995 | 41.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 155 | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,805 | 56.5% | 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: | 96 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (70094 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,179 | 9.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,749 | 39.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,940 | 32.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,183 | 18.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (70094 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 499 | 6.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,324 | 18.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,501 | 33.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,544 | 20.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 724 | 9.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 585 | 7.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 186 | 2.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 12 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (70094 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,228 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $331 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,136 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.50 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.75 | 2.38 |
Households (70094 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,051 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,177 | 34.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 950 | 7.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,372 | 19.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,912 | 32.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,551 | 29.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,729 | 30.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.60 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.18 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (70094 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,029 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,985 | 41.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,415 | 36.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 544 | 4.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,697 | 14.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,464 | 45.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (70094 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,968 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 404 | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 352 | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,707 | 46.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,940 | 24.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,565 | 19.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (70094 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 23,940 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,530 | 6.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 31,272 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,152 | 19.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 365 | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,539 | 57.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,248 | 36.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (70094 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 25,476 | 81.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,615 | 17.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,953 | 70.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,588 | 28.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 290 | 5.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 74 | 1.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (70094 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 29,160 | 92.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 217 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,245 | 1034.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,245 | 1034.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,245 | 1034.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 10 | 4.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,721 | 793.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (70094 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 29,946 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 26,302 | 87.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,644 | 12.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,475 | 8.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 382 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 696 | 2.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 91 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (70094 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,051 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,684 | 88.7% | 89.4% |
Westwego, LA70094