PlainZIP

Metairie, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70002

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

18,879
2,265/sq mi
$65,436
Median income
$381,800
Median home value
49.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 County, 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 Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $49,235. The poverty rate stands at 15.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.8%. Median home value sits at $381,800 (116% above the state average), median rent at $1,175 a month, and owner-occupancy at 50.7%.

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. To put 70002 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Jefferson County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70002?

38.1

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

18.3%

Foreign-Born

White 60.8%
African American 15.5%
Asian 6.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%

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

$49,235

Per Capita Income

15.0%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

21.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70002 ranks nationally

Metairie, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$65,436 39th percentile higher than 39% 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 68.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 49.5%

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

What does housing look like?

9,782

Total Housing Units

8,881

Occupied Units

901

Vacant Units

2.18

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 50.7%
Renter 49.3%

$381,800

Median Home Value

+116% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70002 ranks #8 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 70002 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 70002 ranks #8 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
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

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
70001 standard
Metairie, LA
Pop: 37,996

Related Areas

Jefferson County Metairie, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70002 in? ▼
ZIP code 70002 (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 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.

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