PlainZIP

Metairie, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70006

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

15,703
2,336/sq mi
$76,505
Median income
$344,800
Median home value
37.5%
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 27%
home value, US ZIPs
2,336
people per sq mi
63%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70006 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70006 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Metairie, Jefferson County, Louisiana, home to 15,703 residents across 6.7 square miles, a density of 2,336 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70006 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,505 (28% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $36,987. Poverty here runs at 15.9%, with unemployment measured at 4.1%. Median home value sits at $344,800 (95% above the state average), median rent at $1,246 a month, and owner-occupancy at 62.8%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson County, so you can benchmark 70006 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 70006

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Metairie, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70006.

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 70006, 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

15,703

Population

6.7

Area (sq mi)

2,336

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70006?

37.8

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

23.8%

Foreign-Born

White 54.7%
African American 9.4%
Asian 4.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 21.8%
Hispanic or Latino 26.4%

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?

$76,505

Median Household Income

+28% vs state

$36,987

Per Capita Income

15.9%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

22.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70006 ranks nationally

Metairie, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$76,505 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

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.5%

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

What does housing look like?

6,563

Total Housing Units

6,092

Occupied Units

471

Vacant Units

2.64

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.8%
Renter 37.2%

$344,800

Median Home Value

+95% vs state

$1,246

Median Rent

1977

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

-2.4%

YoY Change (2024)

194

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+94%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70006 have decreased 2.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +94% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.3% 164
2021 +8.7% 178
2022 +13.7% 202
2023 -1.5% 199
2024 -2.4% 194

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 699 business establishments in ZIP 70006, employing approximately 9,688 people with a combined annual payroll of $494,794,000.

699

Businesses

9,688

Employees

$494.8M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 224 32.0%
Accommodation and food services 80 11.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 77 11.0%
Retail trade 66 9.4%
Other services (except public administration) 54 7.7%
Construction 41 5.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 36 5.2%
Finance and insurance 30 4.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 26 3.7%
Transportation and warehousing 18 2.6%
Wholesale trade 16 2.3%
Educational services 9 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.0%
Manufacturing 5 0.7%
Information 5 0.7%

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 70006 vs 70002 →

ZIP 70006 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 70006 ranks #0 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 70006 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 70006 ranks #4 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
70002 Metairie, LA 18,879 1.8 mi
70003 Metairie, LA 40,150 1.7 mi
70001 Metairie, LA 37,996 2.6 mi
70005 Metairie, LA 24,339 3.6 mi
70065 Kenner, LA 51,116 3.8 mi
70123 New Orleans, LA 26,475 4.4 mi
70121 New Orleans, LA 12,029 4.0 mi
70062 Kenner, LA 17,095 4.2 mi
70124 New Orleans, LA 16,824 5.3 mi
70094 Westwego, LA 31,669 7.0 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 70006 in? ▼
ZIP code 70006 (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 70006? ▼
ZIP code 70006 in Metairie, LA has a population of 15,703 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70006? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70006 is $76,505, which is 0% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70006? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70006 is $344,800, which is 24% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70006? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70006 is White at 54.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 26.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70006? ▼
ZIP code 70006 has 699 business establishments employing approximately 9,688 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70006? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70006 are: Health care and social assistance (224), Accommodation and food services (80), Professional, scientific, and technical services (77). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70006? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70006 decreased by 2.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 94%. 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 70006? ▼
In ZIP code 70006, 63.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.5% 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 70006? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70006 is 22.1 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 70006? ▼
In ZIP code 70006, approximately 62.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70006? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70006 is 15.9% 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.