70053 ZIP Code – Gretna, Louisiana
70053 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Gretna, Louisiana, part of Jefferson Parish with a population of approximately 16,743 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $43,463, which is below the Louisiana average and well below the national figure. At $212,000, median home values run below the national average, with 46.6% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $994 is similarly near the national average. Housing consists of 63% single-family (decreasing), 19% apartments (increasing), 16% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 6.9%, above the national average. An estimated 26.6% of the population falls below the poverty line, well above the national figure. About 23.9% of residents have completed a four-year degree, near the national rate. The population has a median age of 36.9, near the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 70130, 70114, 70056.
ZIP Code 70053 Data
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ZIP 70053 vs. Louisiana vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 70053 | LA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16k | 8,866 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $43k | $55k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $212k | $164k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $994 | $879 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 36.9 | 40.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.9% | 6.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 26.6% | 20.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 23.9% | 19.5% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 70130 – New Orleans
- 70114 – New Orleans
- 70056 – Gretna
- 70113 – New Orleans
- 70139 – New Orleans
- 70163 – New Orleans
- 70115 – New Orleans
- 70058 – Harvey
- 70112 – New Orleans
- 70116 – New Orleans
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70130 | NEW ORLEANS | 13,202 | $78,674 |
| 70114 | NEW ORLEANS | 22,010 | $40,175 |
| 70056 | GRETNA | 42,627 | $62,092 |
| 70113 | NEW ORLEANS | 9,613 | $33,598 |
| 70139 | NEW ORLEANS | Not provided | Not provided |