PlainZIP

Kenner, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70062

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

17,095
933/sq mi
$51,477
Median income
$200,300
Median home value
17.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

16th pct
household income, US ZIPs
43th pct
home value, US ZIPs
933
people per sq mi
55%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70062 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70062 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kenner, Jefferson County, Louisiana, home to 17,095 residents across 18.3 square miles, a density of 933 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70062 reports a modest median household income of $51,477 (14% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $25,502. Local economic indicators show a 22.6% poverty rate alongside 11.6% unemployment. Housing costs here run $200,300 for a typical home value (13% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,233 a month; 54.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.1, and the average commute is 24 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 70062, plus 6 more within Jefferson County, give a clearer read than the 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 70062

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kenner, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70062.

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 70062, Kenner, 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

17,095

Population

18.3

Area (sq mi)

933

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70062?

35.1

Median Age

46.6%

Male

53.4%

Female

24.7%

Foreign-Born

White 31.8%
African American 26.7%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 20.7%
Hispanic or Latino 39.0%

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?

$51,477

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$25,502

Per Capita Income

22.6%

Poverty Rate

11.6%

Unemployment Rate

23.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70062 ranks nationally

Kenner, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,477 16th percentile higher than 16% 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 52.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.0%

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

What does housing look like?

6,587

Total Housing Units

6,179

Occupied Units

408

Vacant Units

2.85

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 54.9%
Renter 45.1%

$200,300

Median Home Value

+13% vs state

$1,233

Median Rent

1970

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

-5.2%

YoY Change (2024)

208

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+108%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70062 have decreased 5.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +108% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.2% 179
2021 +4.4% 187
2022 +15.8% 216
2023 +1.4% 219
2024 -5.2% 208

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 849 business establishments in ZIP 70062, employing approximately 12,666 people with a combined annual payroll of $672,375,000.

849

Businesses

12,666

Employees

$672.4M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 126 14.8%
Retail trade 109 12.8%
Other services (except public administration) 86 10.1%
Accommodation and food services 78 9.2%
Wholesale trade 77 9.1%
Transportation and warehousing 69 8.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 55 6.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 53 6.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 49 5.8%
Health care and social assistance 37 4.4%
Manufacturing 36 4.2%
Finance and insurance 35 4.1%
Information 12 1.4%
Educational services 9 1.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 0.8%

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 70062 vs 70065 →

ZIP 70062 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 70062 ranks #7 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 70062 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 70062 ranks #null 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
70065 Kenner, LA 51,116 2.7 mi
70003 Metairie, LA 40,150 2.6 mi
70087 Saint Rose, LA 8,122 3.6 mi
70031 Ama, LA 1,316 4.1 mi
70006 Metairie, LA 15,703 4.2 mi
70123 New Orleans, LA 26,475 4.0 mi
70001 Metairie, LA 37,996 5.3 mi
70002 Metairie, LA 18,879 5.8 mi
70121 New Orleans, LA 12,029 5.9 mi
70094 Westwego, LA 31,669 6.0 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 Kenner, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70062 in? ▼
ZIP code 70062 (Kenner) 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 70062? ▼
ZIP code 70062 in Kenner, LA has a population of 17,095 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70062? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70062 is $51,477, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70062? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70062 is $200,300, which is 28% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70062? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70062 is White at 31.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 39.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70062? ▼
ZIP code 70062 has 849 business establishments employing approximately 12,666 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70062? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70062 are: Construction (126), Retail trade (109), Other services (except public administration) (86). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70062? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70062 decreased by 5.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 108%. 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 70062? ▼
In ZIP code 70062, 52.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.0% 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 70062? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70062 is 23.5 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 70062? ▼
In ZIP code 70062, approximately 54.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70062? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70062 is 22.6% 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.