Metairie, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70003
Jefferson Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 40,150
- 2,211/sq mi High-density area
- $76,261
- Median income Near-median income area
- $261,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 34.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 Parish, 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 average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,472. The poverty rate is 11.7%, with unemployment at 4.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $261,000 (47% above the average Louisiana ZIP), while 77.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,222.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jefferson Parish, so 70003 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 70003
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Metairie, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70003.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
108 establishments
- Construction
Construction
75 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
72 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
68 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
56 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 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 70003?
43.4
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
14.3%
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?
$76,261
Median Household Income
+28% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
17,366housing units
17,366
Total Housing Units
16,244
Occupied Units
1,122
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$261,000
Median Home Value
+47% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 70065
Kenner (70065)
51,116 residents
- 70003
Metairie (70003)
40,150 residents
- 70001
Metairie (70001)
37,996 residents
- 70094
Westwego (70094)
31,669 residents
- 70123
New Orleans (70123)
26,475 residents
- 70005
Metairie (70005)
24,339 residents
- 70002 18,879
Metairie (70002)
18,879 residents
- 70062 17,095
Kenner (70062)
17,095 residents
- 70124 16,824
New Orleans (70124)
16,824 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70003 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70003 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
- 70121
New Orleans (70121)
$59,562 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70003, 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 (40,150 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 70003 in?
ZIP code 70003 (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 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.
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