Westwego, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70094
Jefferson Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 31,669
- 345/sq mi High-density area
- $53,597
- Median income Below-median income area
- $159,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Westwego pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 19th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 29th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 345
- people per sq mi
- 64%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70094 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 70094 (Westwego, LA) fell -2.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 231.3 in 2023 to 226.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 70094 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Westwego, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, with 31,669 residents across 91.9 square miles, a density of 345 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 70094 reports a modest median household income of $53,597 (10% below the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,258. The poverty rate is 23.8%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $159,700 (10% below the average Louisiana ZIP) and median rent is $1,186; 64.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.7, 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 70094 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 70094
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Westwego, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70094.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
53 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
40 establishments
- Construction
Construction
32 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
26 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
26 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 70094, Westwego, 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
31,669
Population
91.9
Area (sq mi)
345
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 70094?
37.7
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
8.4%
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?
$53,597
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$27,258
Per Capita Income
23.8%
Poverty Rate
8.1%
Unemployment Rate
26.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70094 ranks nationally
Westwego, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$53,597 19th percentile higher than 19% 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
13,364housing units
13,364
Total Housing Units
11,961
Occupied Units
1,403
Vacant Units
2.68
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$159,700
Median Home Value
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$1,186
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
-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.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 70094 vs 70123 →
ZIP 70094 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70003
Metairie (70003)
40,150 residents
- 70001
Metairie (70001)
37,996 residents
- 70118
New Orleans (70118)
33,008 residents
- 70115
New Orleans (70115)
31,695 residents
- 70094
Westwego (70094)
31,669 residents
- 70123
New Orleans (70123)
26,475 residents
- 70002
Metairie (70002)
18,879 residents
- 70062
Kenner (70062)
17,095 residents
- 70006 15,703
Metairie (70006)
15,703 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70094 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70094 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
- 70123
New Orleans (70123)
$83,585 median income
- 70006
Metairie (70006)
$76,505 median income
- 70003
Metairie (70003)
$76,261 median income
- 70031
Ama (70031)
$73,359 median income
- 70001
Metairie (70001)
$67,923 median income
- 70002
Metairie (70002)
$65,436 median income
- 70118
New Orleans (70118)
$63,750 median income
- 70121
New Orleans (70121)
$59,562 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 70094 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70094, 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 (31,669 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 70094 in?
ZIP code 70094 (Westwego) 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 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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