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Metairie, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70003

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

40,150
2,211/sq mi
$76,261
Median income
$261,000
Median home value
34.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Metairie pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 43%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 40%
home value, US ZIPs
2,211
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70003 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70003 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Metairie, Jefferson County, Louisiana, with 40,150 residents across 18.2 square miles, a density of 2,211 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70003 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,261 (28% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $42,472. Poverty here runs at 11.7%, with unemployment measured at 4.8%. Housing costs here run $261,000 for a typical home value (47% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,222 a month; 77.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.4, and the average commute is 24 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Jefferson County, letting you compare 70003 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 70003

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Metairie, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70003.

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 70003, 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

40,150

Population

18.2

Area (sq mi)

2,211

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70003?

43.4

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

14.3%

Foreign-Born

White 66.8%
African American 7.6%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.8%
Hispanic or Latino 21.4%

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?

$76,261

Median Household Income

+28% vs state

$42,472

Per Capita Income

11.7%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

23.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70003 ranks nationally

Metairie, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$76,261 Top 43% higher than 57% 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 57.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.4%

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

What does housing look like?

17,366

Total Housing Units

16,244

Occupied Units

1,122

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.4%
Renter 22.6%

$261,000

Median Home Value

+47% vs state

$1,222

Median Rent

1968

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

+0.6%

YoY Change (2024)

210

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+110%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70003 have increased 0.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +110% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.1% 176
2021 +6.9% 188
2022 +11.7% 210
2023 -0.5% 209
2024 +0.6% 210

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 639 business establishments in ZIP 70003, employing approximately 8,174 people with a combined annual payroll of $883,155,000.

639

Businesses

8,174

Employees

$883.2M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 108 16.9%
Construction 75 11.7%
Accommodation and food services 72 11.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 68 10.6%
Health care and social assistance 56 8.8%
Other services (except public administration) 55 8.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 44 6.9%
Finance and insurance 41 6.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 33 5.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 24 3.8%
Wholesale trade 23 3.6%
Transportation and warehousing 15 2.4%
Educational services 11 1.7%
Manufacturing 7 1.1%
Information 5 0.8%

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 70003 vs 70006 →

ZIP 70003 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 70003 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 70003 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 70003 ranks #5 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
70006 Metairie, LA 15,703 1.7 mi
70062 Kenner, LA 17,095 2.6 mi
70123 New Orleans, LA 26,475 3.3 mi
70001 Metairie, LA 37,996 3.0 mi
70002 Metairie, LA 18,879 3.2 mi
70065 Kenner, LA 51,116 3.1 mi
70005 Metairie, LA 24,339 4.8 mi
70121 New Orleans, LA 12,029 4.0 mi
70094 Westwego, LA 31,669 5.9 mi
70124 New Orleans, LA 16,824 6.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jefferson County

70072 standard
Marrero, LA
Pop: 56,344
70065 standard
Kenner, LA
Pop: 51,116
70058 standard
Harvey, LA
Pop: 39,887
70056 standard
Gretna, LA
Pop: 39,082
70001 standard
Metairie, LA
Pop: 37,996
70094 standard
Westwego, LA
Pop: 31,669

Related Areas

Jefferson County Metairie, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70003 in? ▼
ZIP code 70003 (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 70003? ▼
ZIP code 70003 in Metairie, LA has a population of 40,150 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70003? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70003 is $76,261, which is 0% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70003? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70003 is $261,000, which is 6% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70003? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70003 is White at 66.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70003? ▼
ZIP code 70003 has 639 business establishments employing approximately 8,174 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70003? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70003 are: Retail trade (108), Construction (75), Accommodation and food services (72). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70003? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70003 increased by 0.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 110%. 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 70003? ▼
In ZIP code 70003, 57.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.4% 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 70003? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70003 is 23.9 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 70003? ▼
In ZIP code 70003, approximately 77.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70003? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70003 is 11.7% 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.