PlainZIP

Gretna, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70053

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

16,499
1,854/sq mi
$39,950
Median income
$241,300
Median home value
22.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Gretna pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

6th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 45%
home value, US ZIPs
1,854
people per sq mi
47%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70053 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70053 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gretna, Jefferson County, Louisiana, home to 16,499 residents across 8.9 square miles, a density of 1,854 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70053 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $39,950 (33% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $27,614. Poverty here runs at 28.0%, with unemployment measured at 6.2%. Median home value sits at $241,300 (36% above the state average), median rent at $1,060 a month, and owner-occupancy at 46.6%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.7, and the average commute is 26 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 70053 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 70053

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gretna, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70053.

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 70053, Gretna, 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

16,499

Population

8.9

Area (sq mi)

1,854

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70053?

37.7

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

19.7%

Foreign-Born

White 37.7%
African American 31.4%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.5%
Hispanic or Latino 24.7%

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?

$39,950

Median Household Income

-33% vs state

$27,614

Per Capita Income

28.0%

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Unemployment Rate

25.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70053 ranks nationally

Gretna, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$39,950 6th percentile higher than 6% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 52.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.8%

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

What does housing look like?

8,007

Total Housing Units

7,224

Occupied Units

783

Vacant Units

2.14

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 46.6%
Renter 53.4%

$241,300

Median Home Value

+36% vs state

$1,060

Median Rent

1965

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

-10.2%

YoY Change (2024)

200

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+100%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70053 have decreased 10.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +100% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.5% 193
2021 +4.5% 202
2022 +10.7% 224
2023 -0.3% 223
2024 -10.2% 200

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 489 business establishments in ZIP 70053, employing approximately 5,871 people with a combined annual payroll of $229,037,000.

489

Businesses

5,871

Employees

$229.0M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 101 20.6%
Accommodation and food services 87 17.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 71 14.5%
Health care and social assistance 49 10.0%
Other services (except public administration) 43 8.8%
Construction 28 5.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 21 4.3%
Finance and insurance 20 4.1%
Wholesale trade 13 2.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 2.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 2.3%
Manufacturing 10 2.0%
Information 9 1.8%
Educational services 6 1.2%
Transportation and warehousing 4 0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.6%

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 70053 vs 70130 →

ZIP 70053 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 70053 ranks #5 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 70053 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 70053 ranks #7 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
70130 New Orleans, LA 14,064 1.8 mi
70114 New Orleans, LA 22,870 2.0 mi
70056 Gretna, LA 39,082 2.3 mi
70139 New Orleans, LA 0 2.7 mi
70163 New Orleans, LA 0 2.8 mi
70058 Harvey, LA 39,887 3.2 mi
70115 New Orleans, LA 31,695 3.0 mi
70113 New Orleans, LA 7,025 2.7 mi
70116 New Orleans, LA 11,507 3.7 mi
70112 New Orleans, LA 3,655 3.3 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 Gretna, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70053 in? ▼
ZIP code 70053 (Gretna) 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 70053? ▼
ZIP code 70053 in Gretna, LA has a population of 16,499 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70053? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70053 is $39,950, which is 48% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70053? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70053 is $241,300, which is 13% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70053? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70053 is White at 37.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 24.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70053? ▼
ZIP code 70053 has 489 business establishments employing approximately 5,871 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70053? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70053 are: Retail trade (101), Accommodation and food services (87), Professional, scientific, and technical services (71). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70053? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70053 decreased by 10.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 100%. 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 70053? ▼
In ZIP code 70053, 52.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.8% 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 70053? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70053 is 25.5 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 70053? ▼
In ZIP code 70053, approximately 46.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 53.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70053? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70053 is 28.0% 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.