Gretna, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70053
Jefferson Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 16,499
- 1,854/sq mi High-density area
- $39,950
- Median income Below-median income area
- $241,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 70053 (Gretna, LA) fell -10.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 223.1 in 2023 to 200.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 70053 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gretna, Jefferson Parish, 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 average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,614. The poverty rate is 28.0%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $241,300 (36% above the average Louisiana ZIP), with only 46.6% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,060.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jefferson Parish, so 70053 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 70053
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gretna, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70053.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
101 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
87 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
71 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
49 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
43 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 70053?
37.7
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
19.7%
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?
$39,950
Median Household Income
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$27,614
Per Capita Income
28.0%
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
25.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70053 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Gretna, LA household income vs. every Louisiana ZIP code
Median household income among 457 reporting Louisiana ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$39,950 18th percentile higher than 18% of 457 Louisiana ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
8,007housing units
8,007
Total Housing Units
7,224
Occupied Units
783
Vacant Units
2.14
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$241,300
Median Home Value
+36% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 70058
Harvey (70058)
39,887 residents
- 70056
Gretna (70056)
39,082 residents
- 70115
New Orleans (70115)
31,695 residents
- 70114
New Orleans (70114)
22,870 residents
- 70053
Gretna (70053)
16,499 residents
- 70130 14,064
New Orleans (70130)
14,064 residents
- 70116 11,507
New Orleans (70116)
11,507 residents
- 70113 7,025
New Orleans (70113)
7,025 residents
- 70112 3,655
New Orleans (70112)
3,655 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70053 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70053 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70115
New Orleans (70115)
$90,182 median income
- 70130
New Orleans (70130)
$80,212 median income
- 70058
Harvey (70058)
$62,416 median income
- 70056
Gretna (70056)
$59,027 median income
- 70116
New Orleans (70116)
$52,306 median income
- 70114
New Orleans (70114)
$43,493 median income
- 70053
Gretna (70053)
$39,950 median income
- 70113
New Orleans (70113)
$39,333 median income
- 70112 $19,395
New Orleans (70112)
$19,395 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70053, 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 (16,499 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 70053 in?
ZIP code 70053 (Gretna) 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 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.
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