Kenner, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70065
Jefferson Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 51,116
- 2,454/sq mi High-density area
- $67,285
- Median income Near-median income area
- $260,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 32.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Kenner pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.
- 42nd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 70065 (Kenner, LA) fell -2.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 198.9 in 2023 to 193.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 70065 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kenner, Jefferson Parish, 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 average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,225. The poverty rate is 12.6%, with unemployment at 4.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $260,700 (47% above the average Louisiana ZIP), while 66.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,161.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jefferson Parish, so 70065 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 70065
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kenner, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70065.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
127 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
106 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
92 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
80 establishments
- Construction
Construction
61 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 70065?
41.2
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
19.8%
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?
$67,285
Median Household Income
+13% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
21,971housing units
21,971
Total Housing Units
20,009
Occupied Units
1,962
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$260,700
Median Home Value
+47% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 70065
Kenner (70065)
51,116 residents
- 70003
Metairie (70003)
40,150 residents
- 70001
Metairie (70001)
37,996 residents
- 70123
New Orleans (70123)
26,475 residents
- 70005
Metairie (70005)
24,339 residents
- 70002 18,879
Metairie (70002)
18,879 residents
- 70062 17,095
Kenner (70062)
17,095 residents
- 70006 15,703
Metairie (70006)
15,703 residents
- 70121 12,029
New Orleans (70121)
12,029 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70065 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70065 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70005
Metairie (70005)
$89,194 median income
- 70123
New Orleans (70123)
$83,585 median income
- 70006
Metairie (70006)
$76,505 median income
- 70003
Metairie (70003)
$76,261 median income
- 70087
Saint Rose (70087)
$73,406 median income
- 70031
Ama (70031)
$73,359 median income
- 70001
Metairie (70001)
$67,923 median income
- 70065
Kenner (70065)
$67,285 median income
- 70002
Metairie (70002)
$65,436 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70065, 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 (51,116 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 70065 in?
ZIP code 70065 (Kenner) 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 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.
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