PlainZIP

Marrero, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70072

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

56,344
1,049/sq mi
$54,885
Median income
$193,600
Median home value
16.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

21th pct
household income, US ZIPs
42th 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.

ZIP code 70072 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Marrero, Jefferson County, 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 Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $28,785. Poverty here runs at 19.7%, with unemployment measured at 7.8%. Median home value sits at $193,600 (9% above the state average), median rent at $1,138 a month, and owner-occupancy at 75.4%.

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. To put 70072 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Jefferson County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 70072?

40.6

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

10.0%

Foreign-Born

White 41.1%
African American 37.8%
Asian 4.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%

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?

$54,885

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$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

$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 50.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.8%

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

What does housing look like?

22,840

Total Housing Units

21,033

Occupied Units

1,807

Vacant Units

2.64

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.4%
Renter 24.6%

$193,600

Median Home Value

+9% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70072 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 70072 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 70072 ranks #9 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Jefferson County

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
70094 standard
Westwego, LA
Pop: 31,669

Related Areas

Jefferson County Marrero, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70072 in? ▼
ZIP code 70072 (Marrero) 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 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.

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