Metairie, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70002
Jefferson Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 18,879
- 2,265/sq mi High-density area
- $65,436
- Median income Near-median income area
- $381,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 49.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Metairie pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 39th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 23%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,265
- people per sq mi
- 51%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70002 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 70002 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Metairie, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, home to 18,879 residents across 8.3 square miles, a density of 2,265 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 70002 reports a modest median household income of $65,436 (10% above the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,235. The poverty rate is 15.0%, with unemployment at 3.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $381,800 (116% above the average Louisiana ZIP) and median rent is $1,175; 50.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 49.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jefferson Parish, so 70002 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 70002
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Metairie, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70002.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
336 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
275 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
208 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
206 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
145 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 70002, 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
18,879
Population
8.3
Area (sq mi)
2,265
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 70002?
38.1
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
18.3%
Foreign-Born
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?
$65,436
Median Household Income
+10% vs state ZIP avg
$49,235
Per Capita Income
15.0%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
21.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70002 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Metairie, LA household income vs. every Louisiana ZIP code
Median household income among 457 reporting Louisiana ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$65,436 Top 33% higher than 67% of 457 Louisiana ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
9,782housing units
9,782
Total Housing Units
8,881
Occupied Units
901
Vacant Units
2.18
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$381,800
Median Home Value
+116% vs state ZIP avg
$1,175
Median Rent
1974
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
-1.0%
YoY Change (2024)
198
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+98%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 70002 have decreased 1.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +98% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.4% | 170 |
| 2021 | +8.0% | 184 |
| 2022 | +10.3% | 202 |
| 2023 | -1.0% | 200 |
| 2024 | -1.0% | 198 |
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 1,759 business establishments in ZIP 70002, employing approximately 26,820 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,518,634,000.
1,759
Businesses
26,820
Employees
$1.5B
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 336 | 19.1% |
| Retail trade | 275 | 15.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 208 | 11.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 206 | 11.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 145 | 8.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 114 | 6.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 109 | 6.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 91 | 5.2% |
| Construction | 75 | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 49 | 2.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 32 | 1.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 30 | 1.7% |
| Information | 22 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 20 | 1.1% |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 1.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 17 | 1.0% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 8 | 0.5% |
| Industries not classified | 5 | 0.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 70002 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70065
Kenner (70065)
51,116 residents
- 70003
Metairie (70003)
40,150 residents
- 70001
Metairie (70001)
37,996 residents
- 70118
New Orleans (70118)
33,008 residents
- 70122
New Orleans (70122)
28,564 residents
- 70123
New Orleans (70123)
26,475 residents
- 70005
Metairie (70005)
24,339 residents
- 70002 18,879
Metairie (70002)
18,879 residents
- 70124 16,824
New Orleans (70124)
16,824 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70002 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70002 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70124
New Orleans (70124)
$121,228 median income
- 70005
Metairie (70005)
$89,194 median income
- 70123
New Orleans (70123)
$83,585 median income
- 70006
Metairie (70006)
$76,505 median income
- 70003
Metairie (70003)
$76,261 median income
- 70001
Metairie (70001)
$67,923 median income
- 70065
Kenner (70065)
$67,285 median income
- 70002
Metairie (70002)
$65,436 median income
- 70118
New Orleans (70118)
$63,750 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 70002 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70001 | Metairie, LA | 37,996 | 1.9 mi |
| 70006 | Metairie, LA | 15,703 | 1.8 mi |
| 70005 | Metairie, LA | 24,339 | 1.9 mi |
| 70121 | New Orleans, LA | 12,029 | 3.4 mi |
| 70124 | New Orleans, LA | 16,824 | 3.5 mi |
| 70003 | Metairie, LA | 40,150 | 3.2 mi |
| 70118 | New Orleans, LA | 33,008 | 5.0 mi |
| 70122 | New Orleans, LA | 28,564 | 5.9 mi |
| 70123 | New Orleans, LA | 26,475 | 4.9 mi |
| 70065 | Kenner, LA | 51,116 | 5.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70002, both outside LA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (18,879 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What parish is ZIP code 70002 in?
ZIP code 70002 (Metairie) is located in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. Jefferson Parish contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jefferson-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70002?
ZIP code 70002 in Metairie, LA has a population of 18,879 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70002?
The median household income in ZIP 70002 is $65,436, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70002?
The median home value in ZIP 70002 is $381,800, which is 37% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70002?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70002 is White at 60.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70002?
ZIP code 70002 has 1,759 business establishments employing approximately 26,820 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70002?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70002 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (336), Retail trade (275), Health care and social assistance (208). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70002?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70002 decreased by 1.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 98%. 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 70002?
In ZIP code 70002, 68.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.5% 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 70002?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70002 is 21.0 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 70002?
In ZIP code 70002, approximately 50.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 49.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70002?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70002 is 15.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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