70001 ZIP Code — Metairie, LA
Jefferson County, Louisiana
ZIP code 70001 is located in Metairie, Louisiana, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 6.48 square miles and serves a population of 40,071 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 504.
About ZIP code 70001
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 $286,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 51%.
Median household income is $68,702. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
40,071
population
6.48
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
70001 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 70001
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70001. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Metairie | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
70060 Metairie (0.7 mi)
70121 New Orleans (1.9 mi)
70123 New Orleans (3.4 mi)
70118 New Orleans (3.6 mi)
70125 New Orleans (4.3 mi)
70119 New Orleans (4.8 mi)
70062 Kenner (5.2 mi)
70112 New Orleans (5.6 mi)
70113 New Orleans (5.6 mi)
70115 New Orleans (5.6 mi)
70145 New Orleans (5.7 mi)
70142 New Orleans (5.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 40,071 |
| Population density | 6,184 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 22 |
| County FIPS | 051 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 6.48 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 29.9843 |
| Longitude | -90.1647 |
| 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 | 45.2% | 45.0% | 49.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.0% | 31.1% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.4% | 19.0% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 5.4% | 4.9% | 4.7% |
Demographics & statistics
40,071
Population
6,184
People per sq mi
40.2
Median age
$68,702
Median household income
$39,042
Per capita income
$286,000
Median home value
$1,110
Median monthly rent
50.8%
Home ownership
12.9%
Poverty rate
3.9%
Unemployment
10,317
Housing units
34.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,096
Under 5
1,094
1,315
5–9
1,313
1,203
10–14
1,201
1,108
15–19
1,106
850
20–24
849
2,926
25–34
2,920
3,152
35–44
3,146
2,041
45–54
2,037
1,197
55–59
1,195
1,444
60–64
1,441
2,137
65–74
2,132
1,166
75–84
1,163
420
85+
419
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,526 | 21.3% |
| 18 and over | 31,545 | 78.7% |
| 65 and over | 7,437 | 18.6% |
| Median age | 40.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
65.2%
Black or African American
15.9%
Two or more races
6.9%
Hispanic or Latino
6.7%
Other race
2.7%
Asian
2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27,983 | 65.2% |
| Black or African American | 6,842 | 15.9% |
| Two or more races | 2,975 | 6.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,858 | 6.7% |
| Other race | 1,178 | 2.7% |
| Asian | 1,002 | 2.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 91 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 45.2% | 45.0% | 49.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.0% | 31.1% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.4% | 19.0% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 5.4% | 4.9% | 4.7% |
Under $10k
7.2%
$10k–$15k
3.8%
$15k–$25k
7.1%
$25k–$35k
8.4%
$35k–$50k
11.7%
$50k–$75k
17.6%
$75k–$100k
11.7%
$100k–$150k
17.6%
$150k–$200k
6.8%
$200k+
8.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.8% |
| $200k+ | 8.1% |
| Median income | $68,702 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.8%
$50k–$100k
3.5%
$100k–$150k
3.8%
$150k–$200k
6.9%
$200k–$300k
40.4%
$300k–$500k
31.4%
$500k–$1M
10.7%
$1M+
1.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $286,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,110 |
| Owner occupied | 50.8% |
| Renter occupied | 49.2% |
| Vacant | 7.1% |
| Single-family detached | 50.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 18.1% |
| Mobile homes | 0.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.30 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 24.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 18.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 13.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 6.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 14.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 46.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.8% |
| 3 or more | 10.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 42.1% |
| Electricity | 57.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.8% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,977 | 39.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,109 | 6.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,754 | 21.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,807 | 32.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,828 | 27.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,565 | 31.5% |
| Average household size | 2.27 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 39.1% | 26.8% |
| Married | 46.2% | 44.2% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 10.0% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 17.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.9%
Some HS, no diploma
3.1%
HS graduate
27.8%
Some college, no degree
22.9%
Associate's degree
7.5%
Bachelor's degree
23.2%
Graduate / professional
11.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 34.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 556 | 6.2% |
| Kindergarten | 490 | 5.4% |
| Elementary school | 4,058 | 45.0% |
| High school | 1,868 | 20.7% |
| College / grad school | 2,044 | 22.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.2%
Construction
12.0%
Retail trade
11.7%
Professional & management
11.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.9%
Finance & real estate
6.9%
Transportation & utilities
6.2%
Other services
4.4%
Wholesale trade
4.3%
Manufacturing
4.0%
Public administration
4.0%
Information
1.3%
Agriculture & mining
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 38.4% |
| Service | 17.2% |
| Sales & office | 22.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.6% |
| Production & transportation | 8.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.9% |
| Government | 8.6% |
| Self-employed | 8.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.1% |
| Carpool | 11.0% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 2.7% |
| Work from home | 7.4% |
| Other means | 1.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.4 |
Poverty
All people
12.9%
Under 18 years
13.5%
18 and over
12.8%
Married-couple families
5.0%
Female-led households
18.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 33.8% |
| Retirement income | 22.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.3% |
| High blood pressure | 33.6% |
| High cholesterol | 34.6% |
| Diabetes | 10.6% |
| Heart disease | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 8.6% |
| Arthritis | 23.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.2% |
| Cancer | 6.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.0% |
| Binge drinking | 20.6% |
| No physical activity | 26.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.3% |
| Depression | 23.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.1% |
| Poor mental health | 16.3% |
| Poor physical health | 10.3% |
| No health insurance | 13.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.1% |
| Visited dentist | 63.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.7% |
| Teeth loss | 11.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,584 | 5.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.6% |
| Under 18 | 5.0% |
| 18–64 years | 9.3% |
| 65 and over | 31.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 61.2% |
| Public insurance | 38.0% |
| No insurance | 10.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 37,881 | 94.5% |
| Spanish | 2,645 | 7.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,196 | 5.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 144 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 172 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 35,013 | 87.4% |
| Born in same state | 34,610 | 86.4% |
| Born in different state | 27,188 | 67.8% |
| Foreign born | 403 | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5,058 | 12.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,540 | 30.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 5,172 | 12.9% |
| French | 2,874 | 7.2% |
| Arab | 1,350 | 3.4% |
| German | 418 | 1% |
| Polish | 207 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 130 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 74 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 62 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 44 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.0% |
| Internet access | 93.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70001
What city is ZIP code 70001 in?
ZIP code 70001 is primarily assigned to Metairie, Louisiana.
What county is ZIP code 70001 in?
ZIP code 70001 falls within Jefferson County, Louisiana.
What is the population of ZIP code 70001?
ZIP code 70001 has an estimated population of 40,071 residents, with a density of 6,186 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70001?
The median home value in ZIP code 70001 is $286,000.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 70001?
The median household income in ZIP code 70001 is $68,702, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 70001 in?
ZIP code 70001 observes the CST timezone.