Marrero, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70072
Jefferson Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 56,344
- 1,049/sq mi High-density area
- $54,885
- Median income Below-median income area
- $193,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 16.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Marrero pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.
- 21st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 42nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,049
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70072 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 70072 (Marrero, LA) fell -5.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 214.0 in 2023 to 202.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 70072 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Marrero, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, with 56,344 residents across 53.7 square miles, a density of 1,049 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 70072 reports a modest median household income of $54,885 (8% below the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,785. The poverty rate is 19.7%, with unemployment at 7.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $193,600 (9% above the average Louisiana ZIP) and median rent is $1,138; 75.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jefferson Parish, so 70072 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 70072
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Marrero, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70072.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
151 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
150 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
83 establishments
- Construction
Construction
78 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
77 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 70072, Marrero, 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
56,344
Population
53.7
Area (sq mi)
1,049
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 70072?
40.6
Median Age
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
10.0%
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?
$54,885
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$28,785
Per Capita Income
19.7%
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Unemployment Rate
25.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70072 ranks nationally
Marrero, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$54,885 21st percentile higher than 21% 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
22,840housing units
22,840
Total Housing Units
21,033
Occupied Units
1,807
Vacant Units
2.64
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$193,600
Median Home Value
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$1,138
Median Rent
1976
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
-5.5%
YoY Change (2024)
202
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+102%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 70072 have decreased 5.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +102% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.8% | 167 |
| 2021 | +10.0% | 184 |
| 2022 | +11.0% | 205 |
| 2023 | +4.6% | 214 |
| 2024 | -5.5% | 202 |
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 753 business establishments in ZIP 70072, employing approximately 10,099 people with a combined annual payroll of $496,317,000.
753
Businesses
10,099
Employees
$496.3M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 151 | 20.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 150 | 19.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 83 | 11.0% |
| Construction | 78 | 10.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 77 | 10.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 43 | 5.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 43 | 5.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 31 | 4.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 26 | 3.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 21 | 2.8% |
| Information | 12 | 1.6% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 1.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 8 | 1.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 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 70072 vs 70058 →
ZIP 70072 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70072
Marrero (70072)
56,344 residents
- 70058
Harvey (70058)
39,887 residents
- 70056
Gretna (70056)
39,082 residents
- 70118
New Orleans (70118)
33,008 residents
- 70115
New Orleans (70115)
31,695 residents
- 70053 16,499
Gretna (70053)
16,499 residents
- 70125 14,479
New Orleans (70125)
14,479 residents
- 70130 14,064
New Orleans (70130)
14,064 residents
- 70113 7,025
New Orleans (70113)
7,025 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70072 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70072 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
- 70036
Barataria (70036)
$78,869 median income
- 70118
New Orleans (70118)
$63,750 median income
- 70067
Lafitte (70067)
$63,125 median income
- 70058
Harvey (70058)
$62,416 median income
- 70125
New Orleans (70125)
$61,174 median income
- 70056
Gretna (70056)
$59,027 median income
- 70072
Marrero (70072)
$54,885 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 70072 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70058 | Harvey, LA | 39,887 | 3.5 mi |
| 70115 | New Orleans, LA | 31,695 | 6.1 mi |
| 70125 | New Orleans, LA | 14,479 | 8.0 mi |
| 70118 | New Orleans, LA | 33,008 | 7.6 mi |
| 70067 | Lafitte, LA | 2,757 | 8.4 mi |
| 70056 | Gretna, LA | 39,082 | 6.0 mi |
| 70113 | New Orleans, LA | 7,025 | 7.6 mi |
| 70053 | Gretna, LA | 16,499 | 6.4 mi |
| 70036 | Barataria, LA | 1,227 | 8.8 mi |
| 70130 | New Orleans, LA | 14,064 | 7.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70072, 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 (56,344 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 70072 in?
ZIP code 70072 (Marrero) 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 70072?
ZIP code 70072 in Marrero, LA has a population of 56,344 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70072?
The median household income in ZIP 70072 is $54,885, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70072?
The median home value in ZIP 70072 is $193,600, which is 30% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70072?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70072 is White at 41.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70072?
ZIP code 70072 has 753 business establishments employing approximately 10,099 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70072?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70072 are: Retail trade (151), Health care and social assistance (150), Accommodation and food services (83). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70072?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70072 decreased by 5.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 102%. 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 70072?
In ZIP code 70072, 50.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.8% 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 70072?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70072 is 25.1 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 70072?
In ZIP code 70072, approximately 75.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70072?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70072 is 19.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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