70065 ZIP Code — Kenner, LA
Jefferson County, Louisiana
ZIP code 70065 is located in Kenner, Louisiana, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 8.04 square miles and serves a population of 50,210 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 504.
About ZIP code 70065
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 $242,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.
The gap between median ($63,379) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
50,210
population
8.04
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
70065 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 70065
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70065. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Kenner | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
70003 Metairie (2.7 mi)
70006 Metairie (3.5 mi)
70002 Metairie (6 mi)
70079 Norco (7.2 mi)
70005 Metairie (7.8 mi)
70062 Kenner (9 mi)
70124 New Orleans (9.4 mi)
70087 Saint Rose (9.5 mi)
70001 Metairie (10.6 mi)
70068 La Place (10.7 mi)
70060 Metairie (11 mi)
70047 Destrehan (11.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 50,210 |
| Population density | 6,245 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 22 |
| County FIPS | 051 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 8.04 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.46 sq mi |
| Latitude | 30.1185 |
| Longitude | -90.2503 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 504 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.0% | 45.0% | 49.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.4% | 31.1% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.7% | 19.0% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 5.9% | 4.9% | 4.7% |
Demographics & statistics
50,210
Population
6,245
People per sq mi
38.7
Median age
$63,379
Median household income
$38,150
Per capita income
$242,200
Median home value
$1,083
Median monthly rent
63.1%
Home ownership
12.6%
Poverty rate
4.0%
Unemployment
14,859
Housing units
34.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,518
Under 5
1,697
1,436
5–9
1,607
1,377
10–14
1,541
1,408
15–19
1,575
1,339
20–24
1,497
3,163
25–34
3,538
3,310
35–44
3,703
2,949
45–54
3,299
1,384
55–59
1,548
1,604
60–64
1,794
2,690
65–74
3,010
1,070
75–84
1,196
452
85+
505
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11,153 | 22.2% |
| 18 and over | 39,057 | 77.8% |
| 65 and over | 8,923 | 17.8% |
| Median age | 38.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
54.8%
Black or African American
12.7%
Hispanic or Latino
12%
Two or more races
10.3%
Asian
5.2%
Other race
4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31,283 | 54.8% |
| Black or African American | 7,234 | 12.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6,840 | 12% |
| Two or more races | 5,875 | 10.3% |
| Asian | 2,976 | 5.2% |
| Other race | 2,660 | 4.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 152 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 30 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.0% | 45.0% | 49.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.4% | 31.1% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.7% | 19.0% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 5.9% | 4.9% | 4.7% |
Under $10k
5.7%
$10k–$15k
3.0%
$15k–$25k
7.5%
$25k–$35k
8.4%
$35k–$50k
12.3%
$50k–$75k
20.0%
$75k–$100k
11.2%
$100k–$150k
15.4%
$150k–$200k
8.4%
$200k+
8.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.4% |
| $200k+ | 8.2% |
| Median income | $63,379 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.8%
$50k–$100k
2.6%
$100k–$150k
9.7%
$150k–$200k
19.3%
$200k–$300k
35.4%
$300k–$500k
22.4%
$500k–$1M
8.0%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $242,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,083 |
| Owner occupied | 63.1% |
| Renter occupied | 36.9% |
| Vacant | 8.5% |
| Single-family detached | 61.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 11.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.53 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 21.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 38.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 14.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 15.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 21.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.4% |
| 3 or more | 16.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 35.4% |
| Electricity | 63.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 9,208 | 44.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 951 | 4.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,855 | 18.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 6,510 | 31.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,881 | 28.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 6,427 | 31.3% |
| Average household size | 2.43 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.0% | 33.6% |
| Married | 51.9% | 44.3% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 9.6% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 11.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.7%
Some HS, no diploma
6.6%
HS graduate
24.7%
Some college, no degree
22.1%
Associate's degree
7.7%
Bachelor's degree
23.6%
Graduate / professional
10.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 34.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 772 | 6.6% |
| Kindergarten | 466 | 4.0% |
| Elementary school | 4,639 | 39.8% |
| High school | 2,844 | 24.4% |
| College / grad school | 2,942 | 25.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.3%
Professional & management
13.3%
Retail trade
11.3%
Construction
11.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.5%
Manufacturing
6.9%
Finance & real estate
6.5%
Transportation & utilities
5.9%
Other services
5.3%
Public administration
3.5%
Wholesale trade
3.3%
Information
1.2%
Agriculture & mining
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.2% |
| Service | 16.9% |
| Sales & office | 21.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.4% |
| Production & transportation | 10.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.0% |
| Government | 9.7% |
| Self-employed | 8.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.7% |
| Carpool | 12.1% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 0.8% |
| Work from home | 4.1% |
| Other means | 2.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.2 |
Poverty
All people
12.6%
Under 18 years
19.7%
18 and over
10.6%
Married-couple families
6.9%
Female-led households
18.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.9% |
| Retirement income | 20.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.6% |
| High blood pressure | 34.9% |
| High cholesterol | 35.1% |
| Diabetes | 12.6% |
| Heart disease | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 8.7% |
| Arthritis | 23.6% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.5% |
| Cancer | 5.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.8% |
| Binge drinking | 19.6% |
| No physical activity | 29.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.6% |
| Depression | 23.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.7% |
| Poor mental health | 16.4% |
| Poor physical health | 11.3% |
| No health insurance | 16.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.3% |
| Visited dentist | 59.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.7% |
| Teeth loss | 13.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,062 | 5.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.1% |
| Under 18 | 4.4% |
| 18–64 years | 9.9% |
| 65 and over | 35.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 55.7% |
| Public insurance | 42.4% |
| No insurance | 11.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 46,995 | 93.6% |
| Spanish | 5,557 | 11.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 3,636 | 7.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 623 | 1.3% |
| Other languages | 592 | 1.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 40,420 | 80.5% |
| Born in same state | 39,306 | 78.3% |
| Born in different state | 32,419 | 64.6% |
| Foreign born | 1,114 | 2.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 9,790 | 19.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 4,689 | 47.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,192 | 6.4% |
| French | 3,106 | 6.2% |
| Arab | 1,942 | 3.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 441 | 0.9% |
| English | 93 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 8 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.9% |
| Internet access | 94.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70065
What part of Kenner is ZIP code 70065?
ZIP code 70065 covers a portion of Kenner, Louisiana, within Jefferson County.
What county is ZIP code 70065 in?
ZIP code 70065 falls within Jefferson County, Louisiana.
What is the population of ZIP code 70065?
ZIP code 70065 has an estimated population of 50,210 residents, with a density of 6,244 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 70065?
The median household income in ZIP code 70065 is $63,379, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70065?
The median home value in ZIP code 70065 is $242,200.
What timezone is ZIP code 70065 in?
ZIP code 70065 observes the CST timezone.