70053 ZIP Code — Gretna, LA

Jefferson County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70053 is located in Gretna, Louisiana, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 3.42 square miles and serves a population of 16,743 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 504/985.

About ZIP code 70053

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $212,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 47%.

Median household income is $43,463. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 70053 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and elevated reliance on food assistance.

16,743

population

3.42

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70053 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70053

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70053. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gretna	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

70114 New Orleans (1.7 mi) 70130 New Orleans (1.9 mi) 70056 Gretna (2.6 mi) 70113 New Orleans (2.6 mi) 70115 New Orleans (2.6 mi) 70163 New Orleans (2.7 mi) 70142 New Orleans (3 mi) 70154 New Orleans (3 mi) 70145 New Orleans (3 mi) 70162 New Orleans (3 mi) 70195 New Orleans (3 mi) 70159 New Orleans (3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	16,743
Population density	4,896 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	051

Geography
Land area	3.42 sq mi
Water area	0.45 sq mi
Latitude	29.9143
Longitude	-90.0567
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	504/985

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.3%	45.0%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	26.7%	31.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	10.5%	19.0%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.5%	4.9%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

16,743

Population

4,896

People per sq mi

38.3

Median age

$43,463

Median household income

$27,071

Per capita income

$212,000

Median home value

$994

Median monthly rent

47.1%

Home ownership

26.5%

Poverty rate

7.0%

Unemployment

4,255

Housing units

22.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

524

Under 5

512

556

5–9

543

438

10–14

429

442

15–19

432

543

20–24

531

1,274

25–34

1,246

1,301

35–44

1,271

935

45–54

913

719

55–59

703

454

60–64

443

723

65–74

706

375

75–84

367

184

85+

179

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,532	21.1%
18 and over	13,211	78.9%
65 and over	2,534	15.1%
Median age	38.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 38.1%

Black or African American 26.6%

Hispanic or Latino 15.4%

Two or more races 10.7%

Other race 6.6%

Asian 2.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	7,538	38.1%
Black or African American	5,262	26.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3,051	15.4%
Two or more races	2,109	10.7%
Other race	1,302	6.6%
Asian	467	2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	62	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.3%	45.0%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	26.7%	31.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	10.5%	19.0%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.5%	4.9%	4.7%

Under $10k 12.1%

$10k–$15k 11.5%

$15k–$25k 11.3%

$25k–$35k 9.3%

$35k–$50k 10.3%

$50k–$75k 18.8%

$75k–$100k 9.0%

$100k–$150k 11.1%

$150k–$200k 2.7%

$200k+ 4.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.1%
$10k–$15k	11.5%
$15k–$25k	11.3%
$25k–$35k	9.3%
$35k–$50k	10.3%
$50k–$75k	18.8%
$75k–$100k	9.0%
$100k–$150k	11.1%
$150k–$200k	2.7%
$200k+	4.0%
Median income	$43,463

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.5%

$50k–$100k 5.4%

$100k–$150k 21.3%

$150k–$200k 17.2%

$200k–$300k 29.1%

$300k–$500k 21.7%

$500k–$1M 2.7%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$212,000
Median rent / month	$994
Owner occupied	47.1%
Renter occupied	52.9%
Vacant	10.1%
Single-family detached	57.0%
Large apartment buildings	5.3%
Mobile homes	1.2%
Median rooms	4.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.28

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.6%
2000–2009	4.1%
1990–1999	7.0%
1980–1989	6.2%
1970–1979	14.1%
1960–1969	18.4%
1950–1959	21.8%
1940–1949	8.2%
1939 or earlier	15.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.4%
1 bedroom	23.3%
2 bedrooms	28.9%
3 bedrooms	33.8%
4 bedrooms	8.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	18.2%
1 vehicle	47.0%
2 vehicles	26.4%
3 or more	8.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	45.0%
Electricity	54.0%
Propane / LP gas	0.3%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,777	24.3%
Cohabiting couple	667	9.1%
Male householder, no spouse	2,015	27.6%
Female householder, no spouse	2,848	39.0%
Households with children under 18	2,103	28.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,110	28.9%
Average household size	2.15

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	47.5%	41.2%
Married	31.7%	26.7%
Separated	3.8%	1.9%
Widowed	2.9%	13.0%
Divorced	14.1%	17.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 11.7%

Some HS, no diploma 13.8%

HS graduate 27.3%

Some college, no degree 20.6%

Associate's degree 4.0%

Bachelor's degree 14.2%

Graduate / professional 8.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	74.5%
Bachelor's or higher	22.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	152	4.4%
Kindergarten	255	7.4%
Elementary school	1,651	48.0%
High school	590	17.2%
College / grad school	789	23.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 17.9%

Professional & management 14.3%

Retail trade 11.9%

Construction 11.7%

Other services 7.5%

Public administration 5.7%

Transportation & utilities 3.6%

Manufacturing 3.4%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.8%
Service	26.4%
Sales & office	21.4%
Natural resources & construction	14.4%
Production & transportation	9.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.5%
Government	13.5%
Self-employed	6.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.4%
Carpool	14.7%
Public transit	1.5%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	4.5%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.5

Poverty

All people 26.5%

Under 18 years 30.5%

18 and over 25.4%

Married-couple families 9.0%

Female-led households 32.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.7%
Retirement income	21.7%
Supplemental Security	8.8%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.2%
High blood pressure	38.4%
High cholesterol	34.0%
Diabetes	14.0%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	24.6%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	5.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.5%
Binge drinking	19.4%
No physical activity	34.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.4%
Depression	23.9%
Fair or poor health	21.6%
Poor mental health	18.3%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	19.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.5%
Visited dentist	52.2%
Cholesterol screening	87.9%
Teeth loss	19.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	502	3.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.7%
Under 18	4.2%
18–64 years	16.8%
65 and over	40.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	43.3%
Public insurance	47.3%
No insurance	18.6%
Uninsured under 19	19.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	15,707	93.8%
Spanish	2,212	14.1%
Other Indo-European	2,009	12.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	10	0.1%
Other languages	137	0.9%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	13,593	81.2%
Born in same state	13,366	79.8%
Born in different state	11,088	66.2%
Foreign born	227	1.4%
Naturalized citizen	3,150	18.8%
Not a US citizen	724	23.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	836	5%
Arab	715	4.3%
French	589	3.5%
English	225	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	139	0.8%
Polish	39	0.2%
Irish	20	0.1%
Dutch	9	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.6%
Internet access	88.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70053

What city is ZIP code 70053 in?

ZIP code 70053 is primarily assigned to Gretna, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70053 in?

ZIP code 70053 falls within Jefferson County, Louisiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70053?

27% of residents in ZIP code 70053 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 70053?

The median household income in ZIP code 70053 is $43,463, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 70053?

ZIP code 70053 has an estimated population of 16,743 residents, with a density of 4,890 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70053?

The median home value in ZIP code 70053 is $212,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 70053 in?

ZIP code 70053 observes the CST timezone.