PlainZIP

Metairie, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70001

Jefferson County, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

37,996
2,449/sq mi
$67,923
Median income
$339,400
Median home value
38.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Metairie pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

43th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 28%
home value, US ZIPs
2,449
people per sq mi
51%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70001 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70001 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Metairie, Jefferson County, Louisiana, with 37,996 residents across 15.5 square miles, a density of 2,449 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70001 reports a modest median household income of $67,923 (14% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $45,144. 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.2%. On housing, the median home value is $339,400 (92% above the state average) with median rent at $1,132 per month, and 51.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, and the average commute is 20 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 70001, plus 6 more within Jefferson County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 70001

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Metairie, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70001.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 70001, Metairie, LA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

37,996

Population

15.5

Area (sq mi)

2,449

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70001?

40.8

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

9.8%

Foreign-Born

White 66.8%
African American 14.3%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$67,923

Median Household Income

+14% vs state

$45,144

Per Capita Income

13.7%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

20.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70001 ranks nationally

Metairie, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$67,923 43rd percentile higher than 43% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

19,447

Total Housing Units

17,808

Occupied Units

1,639

Vacant Units

2.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 51.4%
Renter 48.6%

$339,400

Median Home Value

+92% vs state

$1,132

Median Rent

1975

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-1.3%

YoY Change (2024)

217

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+117%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70001 have decreased 1.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +117% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.3% 185
2021 +6.5% 197
2022 +10.0% 217
2023 +1.3% 220
2024 -1.3% 217

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,234 business establishments in ZIP 70001, employing approximately 17,090 people with a combined annual payroll of $938,057,000.

1,234

Businesses

17,090

Employees

$938.1M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 178 14.4%
Health care and social assistance 144 11.7%
Construction 125 10.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 107 8.7%
Other services (except public administration) 102 8.3%
Finance and insurance 101 8.2%
Retail trade 98 7.9%
Accommodation and food services 97 7.9%
Wholesale trade 81 6.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 68 5.5%
Transportation and warehousing 41 3.3%
Information 22 1.8%
Manufacturing 20 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 16 1.3%
Educational services 13 1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 10 0.8%
Utilities 7 0.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 70001 vs 70121 →

ZIP 70001 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70001 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 70001 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 70001 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
70121 New Orleans, LA 12,029 1.5 mi
70002 Metairie, LA 18,879 1.9 mi
70005 Metairie, LA 24,339 2.3 mi
70006 Metairie, LA 15,703 2.6 mi
70003 Metairie, LA 40,150 3.0 mi
70123 New Orleans, LA 26,475 3.2 mi
70118 New Orleans, LA 33,008 3.6 mi
70124 New Orleans, LA 16,824 4.1 mi
70119 New Orleans, LA 36,228 4.8 mi
70062 Kenner, LA 17,095 5.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jefferson County

70072 standard
Marrero, LA
Pop: 56,344
70065 standard
Kenner, LA
Pop: 51,116
70003 standard
Metairie, LA
Pop: 40,150
70058 standard
Harvey, LA
Pop: 39,887
70056 standard
Gretna, LA
Pop: 39,082
70094 standard
Westwego, LA
Pop: 31,669

Related Areas

Jefferson County Metairie, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70001 in? ▼
ZIP code 70001 (Metairie) is located in Jefferson County, Louisiana. Jefferson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jefferson-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70001? ▼
ZIP code 70001 in Metairie, LA has a population of 37,996 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70001? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70001 is $67,923, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70001? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70001 is $339,400, which is 22% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70001? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70001 is White at 66.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70001? ▼
ZIP code 70001 has 1,234 business establishments employing approximately 17,090 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70001? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70001 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (178), Health care and social assistance (144), Construction (125). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70001? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70001 decreased by 1.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 117%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 70001? ▼
In ZIP code 70001, 62.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 70001? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70001 is 20.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 70001? ▼
In ZIP code 70001, approximately 51.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70001? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70001 is 13.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.