Gretna, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70056
Jefferson Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 39,082
- 2,224/sq mi High-density area
- $59,027
- Median income Below-median income area
- $230,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Gretna pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 27th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 48%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,224
- people per sq mi
- 57%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70056 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 70056 (Gretna, LA) rose +2.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 206.4 in 2023 to 210.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 70056 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gretna, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, with 39,082 residents across 17.6 square miles, a density of 2,224 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 70056 reports a modest median household income of $59,027 (1% below the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,137. The poverty rate is 19.9%, with unemployment at 8.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $230,500 (30% above the average Louisiana ZIP) and median rent is $1,219; 57.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.2, 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 70056 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 70056
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gretna, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70056.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
114 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
108 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
73 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
66 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
57 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 70056, 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
39,082
Population
17.6
Area (sq mi)
2,224
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 70056?
35.2
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
22.7%
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?
$59,027
Median Household Income
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$28,137
Per Capita Income
19.9%
Poverty Rate
8.6%
Unemployment Rate
26.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70056 ranks nationally
Gretna, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$59,027 27th percentile higher than 27% of 30,318 US 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
15,667housing units
15,667
Total Housing Units
14,627
Occupied Units
1,040
Vacant Units
2.75
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$230,500
Median Home Value
+30% vs state ZIP avg
$1,219
Median Rent
1978
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
+2.1%
YoY Change (2024)
211
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+111%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 70056 have increased 2.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +111% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.8% | 165 |
| 2021 | +8.5% | 179 |
| 2022 | +11.7% | 200 |
| 2023 | +3.3% | 206 |
| 2024 | +2.1% | 211 |
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 646 business establishments in ZIP 70056, employing approximately 7,417 people with a combined annual payroll of $404,002,000.
646
Businesses
7,417
Employees
$404.0M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 114 | 17.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 108 | 16.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 73 | 11.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 66 | 10.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 57 | 8.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 55 | 8.5% |
| Construction | 35 | 5.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 32 | 5.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 30 | 4.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 18 | 2.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 18 | 2.8% |
| Educational services | 13 | 2.0% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 1.4% |
| Information | 8 | 1.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 0.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.5% |
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 70056 vs 70053 →
ZIP 70056 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
- 70131
New Orleans (70131)
29,915 residents
- 70117
New Orleans (70117)
23,389 residents
- 70114
New Orleans (70114)
22,870 residents
- 70053
Gretna (70053)
16,499 residents
- 70130 14,064
New Orleans (70130)
14,064 residents
- 70032 3,635
Arabi (70032)
3,635 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70056 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70056 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
- 70131
New Orleans (70131)
$62,389 median income
- 70056
Gretna (70056)
$59,027 median income
- 70032
Arabi (70032)
$56,813 median income
- 70117
New Orleans (70117)
$45,764 median income
- 70114
New Orleans (70114)
$43,493 median income
- 70053
Gretna (70053)
$39,950 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 70056 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70053 | Gretna, LA | 16,499 | 2.3 mi |
| 70114 | New Orleans, LA | 22,870 | 3.4 mi |
| 70058 | Harvey, LA | 39,887 | 2.5 mi |
| 70117 | New Orleans, LA | 23,389 | 5.5 mi |
| 70130 | New Orleans, LA | 14,064 | 4.1 mi |
| 70131 | New Orleans, LA | 29,915 | 4.4 mi |
| 70032 | Arabi, LA | 3,635 | 5.2 mi |
| 70139 | New Orleans, LA | 0 | 4.9 mi |
| 70163 | New Orleans, LA | 0 | 5.0 mi |
| 70115 | New Orleans, LA | 31,695 | 4.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70056, 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 (39,082 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 70056 in?
ZIP code 70056 (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 70056?
ZIP code 70056 in Gretna, LA has a population of 39,082 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70056?
The median household income in ZIP 70056 is $59,027, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70056?
The median home value in ZIP 70056 is $230,500, which is 17% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70056?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70056 is African American at 39.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 27.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70056?
ZIP code 70056 has 646 business establishments employing approximately 7,417 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70056?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70056 are: Retail trade (114), Health care and social assistance (108), Accommodation and food services (73). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70056?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70056 increased by 2.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 111%. 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 70056?
In ZIP code 70056, 55.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.6% 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 70056?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70056 is 26.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 70056?
In ZIP code 70056, approximately 57.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70056?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70056 is 19.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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