PlainZIP

Metairie, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70005

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

24,339
2,242/sq mi
$89,194
Median income
$430,200
Median home value
52.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 28%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 18%
home value, US ZIPs
2,242
people per sq mi
65%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70005 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70005 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Metairie, Jefferson County, Louisiana, with 24,339 residents across 10.9 square miles, a density of 2,242 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70005 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $89,194 (49% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $62,275. Local economic indicators show a 8.1% poverty rate alongside 4.2% unemployment. Housing costs here run $430,200 for a typical home value (143% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,178 a month; 65.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 52.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.7, and the average commute is 20 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 70005, 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 70005

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Metairie, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70005.

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 70005, 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

24,339

Population

10.9

Area (sq mi)

2,242

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70005?

44.7

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

9.8%

Foreign-Born

White 79.7%
African American 1.6%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%

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?

$89,194

Median Household Income

+49% vs state

$62,275

Per Capita Income

8.1%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

20.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70005 ranks nationally

Metairie, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$89,194 Top 28% higher than 72% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 71.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 52.7%

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

What does housing look like?

12,599

Total Housing Units

11,644

Occupied Units

955

Vacant Units

2.06

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.1%
Renter 34.9%

$430,200

Median Home Value

+143% vs state

$1,178

Median Rent

1969

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

-4.4%

YoY Change (2024)

210

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+110%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70005 have decreased 4.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +110% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.5% 182
2021 +8.6% 197
2022 +8.8% 215
2023 +2.1% 219
2024 -4.4% 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 820 business establishments in ZIP 70005, employing approximately 9,366 people with a combined annual payroll of $588,557,000.

820

Businesses

9,366

Employees

$588.6M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 125 15.2%
Health care and social assistance 113 13.8%
Finance and insurance 105 12.8%
Retail trade 88 10.7%
Accommodation and food services 74 9.0%
Other services (except public administration) 63 7.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 58 7.1%
Construction 51 6.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 49 6.0%
Transportation and warehousing 22 2.7%
Wholesale trade 20 2.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 16 1.9%
Information 14 1.7%
Manufacturing 9 1.1%
Educational services 9 1.1%

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 70005 vs 70124 →

ZIP 70005 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 70005 ranks #6 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 70005 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 70005 ranks #2 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
70124 New Orleans, LA 16,824 1.9 mi
70002 Metairie, LA 18,879 1.9 mi
70001 Metairie, LA 37,996 2.3 mi
70118 New Orleans, LA 33,008 3.8 mi
70121 New Orleans, LA 12,029 3.1 mi
70119 New Orleans, LA 36,228 3.2 mi
70006 Metairie, LA 15,703 3.6 mi
70125 New Orleans, LA 14,479 3.7 mi
70003 Metairie, LA 40,150 4.8 mi
70122 New Orleans, LA 28,564 4.4 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 70005 in? ▼
ZIP code 70005 (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 70005? ▼
ZIP code 70005 in Metairie, LA has a population of 24,339 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70005? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70005 is $89,194, which is 17% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70005? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70005 is $430,200, which is 55% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70005? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70005 is White at 79.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70005? ▼
ZIP code 70005 has 820 business establishments employing approximately 9,366 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70005? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70005 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (125), Health care and social assistance (113), Finance and insurance (105). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70005? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70005 decreased by 4.4% 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 70005? ▼
In ZIP code 70005, 71.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 52.7% 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 70005? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70005 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 70005? ▼
In ZIP code 70005, approximately 65.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70005? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70005 is 8.1% 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.