70005 ZIP Code – Metairie, Louisiana
70005 is a large ZIP code in Metairie, Louisiana, part of Jefferson Parish with a population of approximately 23,555 residents. The median household income is $82,890 — above the Louisiana average and near the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $362,200, above the national average, with 65.1% owner-occupied housing (stable). ; median rent of $1,173 is similarly near the national average. Housing consists of 67% single-family (decreasing), 18% apartments (decreasing), 15% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 4.4%, which is near the U.S. rate. About 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line, below the national rate. About 50.2% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well above the national rate. The median age is 46.0, near the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 70002, 70124, 70001.
ZIP Code 70005 Data
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ZIP 70005 vs. Louisiana vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 70005 | LA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 23k | 8,866 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $82k | $55k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $362k | $164k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,173 | $879 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 46.0 | 40.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.4% | 6.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.4% | 20.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 50.2% | 19.5% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 70002 – Metairie
- 70124 – New Orleans
- 70001 – Metairie
- 70121 – New Orleans
- 70119 – New Orleans
- 70006 – Metairie
- 70125 – New Orleans
- 70118 – New Orleans
- 70122 – New Orleans
- 70148 – New Orleans
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70002 | METAIRIE | 19,195 | $66,152 |
| 70124 | NEW ORLEANS | 20,212 | $113,525 |
| 70001 | METAIRIE | 40,071 | $68,702 |
| 70121 | NEW ORLEANS | 10,956 | $56,378 |
| 70119 | NEW ORLEANS | 36,028 | $47,507 |