70056 ZIP Code — Gretna, LA
Jefferson County, Louisiana
ZIP code 70056 is located in Gretna, Louisiana, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 6.76 square miles and serves a population of 42,627 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 504/985.
About ZIP code 70056
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $212,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 57%.
Median household income is $62,092.
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 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
42,627
population
6.76
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
70056 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 70056
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70056. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Gretna | Acceptable |
| Gretna | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
70058 Harvey (2.5 mi)
70053 Gretna (2.6 mi)
70114 New Orleans (3 mi)
70143 New Orleans (4.2 mi)
70131 New Orleans (4.4 mi)
70130 New Orleans (4.5 mi)
70115 New Orleans (5 mi)
70113 New Orleans (5.1 mi)
70163 New Orleans (5.2 mi)
70117 New Orleans (5.4 mi)
70142 New Orleans (5.5 mi)
70145 New Orleans (5.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 42,627 |
| Population density | 6,306 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 22 |
| County FIPS | 051 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 6.76 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi |
| Latitude | 29.8872 |
| Longitude | -90.0277 |
| 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 | 42.6% | 45.0% | 49.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.3% | 31.1% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.3% | 19.0% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 3.9% | 4.9% | 4.7% |
Demographics & statistics
42,627
Population
6,306
People per sq mi
34.5
Median age
$62,092
Median household income
$28,983
Per capita income
$212,200
Median home value
$1,137
Median monthly rent
56.5%
Home ownership
16.3%
Poverty rate
8.4%
Unemployment
9,047
Housing units
28.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2,186
Under 5
2,364
1,407
5–9
1,522
1,592
10–14
1,722
1,196
15–19
1,293
1,263
20–24
1,366
2,774
25–34
2,998
2,956
35–44
3,195
2,341
45–54
2,530
963
55–59
1,041
1,451
60–64
1,569
1,376
65–74
1,488
784
75–84
848
193
85+
209
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 12,453 | 29.2% |
| 18 and over | 30,174 | 70.8% |
| 65 and over | 4,898 | 11.5% |
| Median age | 34.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
35.7%
White
30%
Hispanic or Latino
14%
Other race
9.9%
Two or more races
6.4%
Asian
3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 17,681 | 35.7% |
| White | 14,872 | 30% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6,921 | 14% |
| Other race | 4,915 | 9.9% |
| Two or more races | 3,161 | 6.4% |
| Asian | 1,722 | 3.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 276 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 42.6% | 45.0% | 49.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.3% | 31.1% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.3% | 19.0% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 3.9% | 4.9% | 4.7% |
Under $10k
3.5%
$10k–$15k
3.5%
$15k–$25k
8.5%
$25k–$35k
11.4%
$35k–$50k
13.6%
$50k–$75k
17.9%
$75k–$100k
13.4%
$100k–$150k
15.2%
$150k–$200k
7.2%
$200k+
5.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.2% |
| $200k+ | 5.7% |
| Median income | $62,092 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.6%
$50k–$100k
2.9%
$100k–$150k
12.5%
$150k–$200k
26.4%
$200k–$300k
39.4%
$300k–$500k
13.9%
$500k–$1M
1.9%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $212,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,137 |
| Owner occupied | 56.5% |
| Renter occupied | 43.5% |
| Vacant | 5.9% |
| Single-family detached | 61.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.8% |
| Mobile homes | 1.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.91 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 23.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 34.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 16.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 13.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 25.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.0% |
| 3 or more | 19.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 40.3% |
| Electricity | 58.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.9% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,345 | 44.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 964 | 6.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,797 | 19.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,319 | 29.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,530 | 38.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,507 | 24.3% |
| Average household size | 2.94 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.9% | 37.1% |
| Married | 48.3% | 40.4% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 7.2% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 13.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.9%
Some HS, no diploma
6.6%
HS graduate
29.2%
Some college, no degree
21.1%
Associate's degree
8.1%
Bachelor's degree
19.2%
Graduate / professional
9.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 86.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 28.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 828 | 7.5% |
| Kindergarten | 541 | 4.9% |
| Elementary school | 5,232 | 47.2% |
| High school | 2,353 | 21.2% |
| College / grad school | 2,123 | 19.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.0%
Construction
11.2%
Retail trade
11.2%
Professional & management
11.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.2%
Transportation & utilities
8.4%
Other services
6.2%
Public administration
5.5%
Finance & real estate
5.4%
Manufacturing
4.4%
Wholesale trade
3.3%
Agriculture & mining
1.6%
Information
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.7% |
| Service | 20.3% |
| Sales & office | 19.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 15.3% |
| Production & transportation | 13.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.8% |
| Government | 12.9% |
| Self-employed | 5.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.3% |
| Carpool | 14.0% |
| Public transit | 1.9% |
| Walk | 0.8% |
| Work from home | 6.3% |
| Other means | 1.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.0 |
Poverty
All people
16.3%
Under 18 years
23.0%
18 and over
13.5%
Married-couple families
8.1%
Female-led households
28.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.8% |
| Retirement income | 20.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 15.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.5% |
| High blood pressure | 35.9% |
| High cholesterol | 33.1% |
| Diabetes | 12.7% |
| Heart disease | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| Arthritis | 22.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.6% |
| Cancer | 5.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.1% |
| Binge drinking | 19.2% |
| No physical activity | 31.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 39.7% |
| Depression | 23.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.9% |
| Poor mental health | 17.7% |
| Poor physical health | 11.6% |
| No health insurance | 17.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.8% |
| Visited dentist | 56.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.7% |
| Teeth loss | 15.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,946 | 6.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.6% |
| Under 18 | 5.4% |
| 18–64 years | 12.8% |
| 65 and over | 38.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 49.5% |
| Public insurance | 43.2% |
| No insurance | 15.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 8.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 38,077 | 89.3% |
| Spanish | 5,447 | 14.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 4,022 | 10.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 344 | 0.9% |
| Other languages | 684 | 1.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 34,352 | 80.6% |
| Born in same state | 33,710 | 79.1% |
| Born in different state | 27,219 | 63.9% |
| Foreign born | 642 | 1.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 8,275 | 19.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,855 | 34.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,386 | 5.6% |
| Arab | 1,848 | 4.3% |
| French | 1,097 | 2.6% |
| German | 229 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 93 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 24 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 4 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 33.8% |
| Internet access | 95.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70056
What city is ZIP code 70056 in?
ZIP code 70056 is primarily assigned to Gretna, Louisiana.
What county is ZIP code 70056 in?
ZIP code 70056 falls within Jefferson County, Louisiana.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70056?
16% of residents in ZIP code 70056 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 70056?
ZIP code 70056 has an estimated population of 42,627 residents, with a density of 6,302 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70056?
The median home value in ZIP code 70056 is $212,200.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 70056?
The median household income in ZIP code 70056 is $62,092, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 70056 in?
ZIP code 70056 observes the CST timezone.