PlainZIP

Gretna, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70056

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

39,082
2,224/sq mi
$59,027
Median income
$230,500
Median home value
24.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 70056 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gretna, Jefferson County, 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 Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $28,137. The poverty rate stands at 19.9% and the unemployment rate at 8.6%. The typical home here is valued at $230,500 (30% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,219 monthly, and 57.1% of units 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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson County, so you can benchmark 70056 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 70056

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gretna, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70056.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 70056?

35.2

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

22.7%

Foreign-Born

White 31.5%
African American 39.6%
Asian 5.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 27.4%

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?

$59,027

Median Household Income

-1% vs state

$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

$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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 55.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.6%

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

What does housing look like?

15,667

Total Housing Units

14,627

Occupied Units

1,040

Vacant Units

2.75

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.1%
Renter 42.9%

$230,500

Median Home Value

+30% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70056 ranks #2 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 70056 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 70056 ranks #5 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
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

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
70001 standard
Metairie, LA
Pop: 37,996
70094 standard
Westwego, LA
Pop: 31,669

Related Areas

Jefferson County Gretna, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70056 in? ▼
ZIP code 70056 (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 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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.