70002 ZIP Code — Metairie, LA
Jefferson County, Louisiana
ZIP code 70002 is located in Metairie, Louisiana, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 3.23 square miles and serves a population of 19,195 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 504.
About ZIP code 70002
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $361,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 52%.
The gap between median ($66,152) 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 19 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 52% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
19,195
population
3.23
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
70002 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 70002
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70002. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Metairie | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
70005 Metairie (1.9 mi)
70006 Metairie (2.5 mi)
70124 New Orleans (3.4 mi)
70003 Metairie (3.7 mi)
70122 New Orleans (5.6 mi)
70065 Kenner (6 mi)
70146 New Orleans (8 mi)
70148 New Orleans (8.1 mi)
70060 Metairie (8.2 mi)
70001 Metairie (8.2 mi)
70127 New Orleans (8.9 mi)
70126 New Orleans (9.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 19,195 |
| Population density | 5,943 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 22 |
| County FIPS | 051 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 3.23 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.17 sq mi |
| Latitude | 30.1021 |
| Longitude | -90.1510 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 504 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 44.3% | 45.0% | 49.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.9% | 31.1% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.7% | 19.0% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 6.1% | 4.9% | 4.7% |
Demographics & statistics
19,195
Population
5,943
People per sq mi
38.6
Median age
$66,152
Median household income
$45,378
Per capita income
$361,200
Median home value
$1,091
Median monthly rent
51.6%
Home ownership
11.8%
Poverty rate
3.5%
Unemployment
5,269
Housing units
52.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
731
Under 5
730
665
5–9
664
422
10–14
422
324
15–19
323
543
20–24
542
1,563
25–34
1,560
1,225
35–44
1,222
844
45–54
842
636
55–59
634
655
60–64
654
1,245
65–74
1,242
508
75–84
507
246
85+
246
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,977 | 20.7% |
| 18 and over | 15,218 | 79.3% |
| 65 and over | 3,994 | 20.8% |
| Median age | 38.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
63.8%
Black or African American
13.8%
Hispanic or Latino
6.9%
Asian
6.8%
Two or more races
6.3%
Other race
2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,147 | 63.8% |
| Black or African American | 2,851 | 13.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,426 | 6.9% |
| Asian | 1,392 | 6.8% |
| Two or more races | 1,308 | 6.3% |
| Other race | 437 | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 60 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 44.3% | 45.0% | 49.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.9% | 31.1% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.7% | 19.0% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 6.1% | 4.9% | 4.7% |
Under $10k
3.9%
$10k–$15k
3.5%
$15k–$25k
11.4%
$25k–$35k
8.4%
$35k–$50k
10.8%
$50k–$75k
15.6%
$75k–$100k
11.1%
$100k–$150k
13.6%
$150k–$200k
12.5%
$200k+
9.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 11.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.5% |
| $200k+ | 9.1% |
| Median income | $66,152 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.6%
$50k–$100k
4.1%
$100k–$150k
6.6%
$150k–$200k
4.2%
$200k–$300k
15.8%
$300k–$500k
47.3%
$500k–$1M
19.7%
$1M+
1.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $361,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,091 |
| Owner occupied | 51.6% |
| Renter occupied | 48.4% |
| Vacant | 8.4% |
| Single-family detached | 45.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 28.8% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 4.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.36 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 16.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 28.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 32.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 19.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 25.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.4% |
| 3 or more | 10.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 40.2% |
| Electricity | 57.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.9% |
| Fuel oil | 0.6% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,034 | 35.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 615 | 7.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,355 | 27.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,667 | 30.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,990 | 23.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,801 | 32.3% |
| Average household size | 2.20 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 37.5% | 32.5% |
| Married | 43.1% | 41.6% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 9.3% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 14.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.1%
Some HS, no diploma
3.3%
HS graduate
18.8%
Some college, no degree
19.0%
Associate's degree
4.7%
Bachelor's degree
33.8%
Graduate / professional
18.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 52.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 864 | 19.2% |
| Kindergarten | 125 | 2.8% |
| Elementary school | 1,833 | 40.6% |
| High school | 418 | 9.3% |
| College / grad school | 1,270 | 28.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.4%
Professional & management
16.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.9%
Retail trade
9.7%
Finance & real estate
7.7%
Construction
6.5%
Transportation & utilities
5.2%
Other services
5.2%
Manufacturing
4.2%
Public administration
3.9%
Wholesale trade
3.5%
Information
2.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 48.9% |
| Service | 17.5% |
| Sales & office | 18.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.0% |
| Production & transportation | 8.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.7% |
| Government | 10.6% |
| Self-employed | 9.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.9% |
| Carpool | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 2.8% |
| Work from home | 10.2% |
| Other means | 1.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.2 |
Poverty
All people
11.8%
Under 18 years
22.5%
18 and over
9.1%
Married-couple families
0.5%
Female-led households
31.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.1% |
| Retirement income | 20.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.7% |
| High blood pressure | 33.9% |
| High cholesterol | 36.4% |
| Diabetes | 11.0% |
| Heart disease | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 8.0% |
| Arthritis | 23.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.7% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.6% |
| Binge drinking | 19.4% |
| No physical activity | 26.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.8% |
| Depression | 21.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.5% |
| Poor mental health | 14.7% |
| Poor physical health | 9.7% |
| No health insurance | 14.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.7% |
| Visited dentist | 64.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.5% |
| Teeth loss | 10.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 901 | 5.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.0% |
| Under 18 | 6.8% |
| 18–64 years | 7.2% |
| 65 and over | 25.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.6% |
| Public insurance | 39.0% |
| No insurance | 8.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 17,734 | 92.4% |
| Spanish | 1,497 | 8.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 887 | 5.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 134 | 0.8% |
| Other languages | 379 | 2.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 16,250 | 84.7% |
| Born in same state | 16,043 | 83.6% |
| Born in different state | 13,142 | 68.5% |
| Foreign born | 207 | 1.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,945 | 15.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,084 | 36.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,279 | 11.9% |
| French | 893 | 4.7% |
| Arab | 573 | 3% |
| German | 233 | 1.2% |
| Polish | 93 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 76 | 0.4% |
| English | 32 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 11 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 9 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 45.2% |
| Internet access | 95.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70002
What city is ZIP code 70002 in?
ZIP code 70002 is primarily assigned to Metairie, Louisiana.
What county is ZIP code 70002 in?
ZIP code 70002 falls within Jefferson County, Louisiana.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 70002?
52% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70002?
The median home value in ZIP code 70002 is $361,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 70002?
ZIP code 70002 has an estimated population of 19,195 residents, with a density of 5,950 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 70002?
The median household income in ZIP code 70002 is $66,152, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 70002 in?
ZIP code 70002 observes the CST timezone.