PlainZIP

Kenner, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70065

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

51,116
2,454/sq mi
$67,285
Median income
$260,700
Median home value
32.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Kenner pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.

42th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 40%
home value, US ZIPs
2,454
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70065 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70065 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kenner, Jefferson County, Louisiana, with 51,116 residents across 20.8 square miles, a density of 2,454 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70065 reports a modest median household income of $67,285 (13% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $40,225. The poverty rate stands at 12.6% and the unemployment rate at 4.6%. On housing, the median home value is $260,700 (47% above the state average) with median rent at $1,161 per month, and 66.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, and the average commute is 26 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 70065, 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 70065

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kenner, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70065.

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 70065, 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

51,116

Population

20.8

Area (sq mi)

2,454

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70065?

41.2

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

19.8%

Foreign-Born

White 52.7%
African American 14.0%
Asian 5.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.2%
Hispanic or Latino 26.2%

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?

$67,285

Median Household Income

+13% vs state

$40,225

Per Capita Income

12.6%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

25.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70065 ranks nationally

Kenner, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,285 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 58.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.8%

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

What does housing look like?

21,971

Total Housing Units

20,009

Occupied Units

1,962

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.0%
Renter 34.0%

$260,700

Median Home Value

+47% vs state

$1,161

Median Rent

1979

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

-2.8%

YoY Change (2024)

193

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+93%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70065 have decreased 2.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +93% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.0% 162
2021 +8.2% 175
2022 +11.3% 195
2023 +2.3% 199
2024 -2.8% 193

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 780 business establishments in ZIP 70065, employing approximately 10,050 people with a combined annual payroll of $487,935,000.

780

Businesses

10,050

Employees

$487.9M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 127 16.3%
Health care and social assistance 106 13.6%
Accommodation and food services 92 11.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 80 10.3%
Construction 61 7.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 61 7.8%
Finance and insurance 55 7.0%
Other services (except public administration) 51 6.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 48 6.2%
Transportation and warehousing 33 4.2%
Wholesale trade 21 2.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 16 2.0%
Information 10 1.3%
Manufacturing 7 0.9%
Educational services 7 0.9%

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 70065 vs 70062 →

ZIP 70065 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 70065 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 70065 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 70065 ranks #8 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
70062 Kenner, LA 17,095 2.7 mi
70003 Metairie, LA 40,150 3.1 mi
70006 Metairie, LA 15,703 3.8 mi
70002 Metairie, LA 18,879 5.6 mi
70087 Saint Rose, LA 8,122 5.0 mi
70123 New Orleans, LA 26,475 6.1 mi
70031 Ama, LA 1,316 6.4 mi
70001 Metairie, LA 37,996 6.0 mi
70005 Metairie, LA 24,339 7.4 mi
70121 New Orleans, LA 12,029 7.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jefferson County

70072 standard
Marrero, LA
Pop: 56,344
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
70094 standard
Westwego, LA
Pop: 31,669

Related Areas

Jefferson County Kenner, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70065 in? ▼
ZIP code 70065 (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 70065? ▼
ZIP code 70065 in Kenner, LA has a population of 51,116 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70065? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70065 is $67,285, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70065? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70065 is $260,700, which is 6% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70065? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70065 is White at 52.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 26.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70065? ▼
ZIP code 70065 has 780 business establishments employing approximately 10,050 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70065? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70065 are: Retail trade (127), Health care and social assistance (106), Accommodation and food services (92). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70065? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70065 decreased by 2.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 93%. 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 70065? ▼
In ZIP code 70065, 58.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.8% 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 70065? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70065 is 25.9 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 70065? ▼
In ZIP code 70065, approximately 66.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70065? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70065 is 12.6% 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.