ZIP Code 70094

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Westwego · Jefferson County · Louisiana

ZIP code 70094 in Westwego, Louisiana has a population of 31,669. The median household income is $53,597, which is 30% below the national average. Median home value is $159,700, 43% below the US average. 16.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 70094 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 91.9 square miles in Westwego, Jefferson County, Louisiana. The area is home to 31,669 residents, producing a population density of 345 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 70094 against Louisiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 70094 sits at $53,597 (10% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $27,258. The poverty rate stands at 23.8% and the unemployment rate at 8.1%. On housing, the median home value is $159,700 (10% below the state average) with median rent at $1,186 per month, and 64.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied — a direct signal of whether 70094 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.7, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson County, so you can benchmark 70094 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data — no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 70094

Top 5 industries — ZIP 70094 (establishments)

Top 5 industries — ZIP 70094 (establishments) Horizontal bar chart of the top 5 items by value (establishments). Top 5 industries — ZIP 70094 (establishments) Top 5 1. Retail trade 53 2. Accommodation and food services 40 3. Construction 32 4. Professional, scientific, and te 26 5. Other services (except public ad 26 Top 5 NAICS sectors by establishment count in ZIP 70094. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 70094, Westwego, LA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

31,669

Population

91.9

Area (sq mi)

345

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Demographics

37.7

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

8.4%

Foreign-Born

White 34.8%
African American 46.6%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%

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)

Income & Employment

$53,597

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$27,258

Per Capita Income

23.8%

Poverty Rate

8.1%

Unemployment Rate

26.0 min

Mean Commute Time

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

Education

High School Graduate or Higher 51.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.3%

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

Housing

13,364

Total Housing Units

11,961

Occupied Units

1,403

Vacant Units

2.68

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.2%
Renter 35.8%

$159,700

Median Home Value

-10% vs state

$1,186

Median Rent

1976

Median Year Built

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

Home Value Trends

FHFA House Price Index — annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-2.2%

YoY Change (2024)

226

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+126%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70094 have decreased 2.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +126% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.5% 170
2021 +8.9% 185
2022 +18.1% 218
2023 +6.0% 231
2024 -2.2% 226

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.

Local Business Landscape

Census Bureau data shows 281 business establishments in ZIP 70094, employing approximately 4,141 people with a combined annual payroll of $299,625,000.

281

Businesses

4,141

Employees

$299.6M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 53 18.9%
Accommodation and food services 40 14.2%
Construction 32 11.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 26 9.3%
Other services (except public administration) 26 9.3%
Transportation and warehousing 19 6.8%
Wholesale trade 14 5.0%
Health care and social assistance 13 4.6%
Manufacturing 12 4.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 3.9%
Finance and insurance 9 3.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 3.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 2.5%
Utilities 6 2.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
70123 New Orleans, LA 26,475 2.6 mi
70003 Metairie, LA 40,150 5.9 mi
70121 New Orleans, LA 12,029 4.3 mi
70001 Metairie, LA 37,996 5.4 mi
70118 New Orleans, LA 33,008 5.4 mi
70031 Ama, LA 1,316 5.6 mi
70115 New Orleans, LA 31,695 6.4 mi
70006 Metairie, LA 15,703 7.0 mi
70062 Kenner, LA 17,095 6.0 mi
70002 Metairie, LA 18,879 7.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70094 in?
ZIP code 70094 (Westwego) 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 70094?
ZIP code 70094 in Westwego, LA has a population of 31,669 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70094?
The median household income in ZIP 70094 is $53,597, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70094?
The median home value in ZIP 70094 is $159,700, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70094?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70094 is African American at 46.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70094?
ZIP code 70094 has 281 business establishments employing approximately 4,141 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70094?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70094 are: Retail trade (53), Accommodation and food services (40), Construction (32). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70094?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70094 decreased by 2.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 126%. 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 70094?
In ZIP code 70094, 51.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.3% 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 70094?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70094 is 26.0 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 70094?
In ZIP code 70094, approximately 64.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70094?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70094 is 23.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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