70094 ZIP Code — Westwego, LA

Jefferson County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70094 is located in Westwego, Louisiana, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 36.15 square miles and serves a population of 31,405 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 504/985.

About ZIP code 70094

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $138,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.

Median household income is $46,657. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), diabetes (17%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 70094 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

31,405

population

36.15

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70094 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70094

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70094. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Westwego	Acceptable
Westwego	Acceptable
Westwego	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

70123 New Orleans (3.5 mi) 70121 New Orleans (4.9 mi) 70031 Ama (5 mi) 70118 New Orleans (5.7 mi) 70001 Metairie (6.3 mi) 70115 New Orleans (6.6 mi) 70060 Metairie (6.6 mi) 70072 Marrero (6.6 mi) 70062 Kenner (6.8 mi) 70125 New Orleans (7.1 mi) 70113 New Orleans (7.8 mi) 70130 New Orleans (8.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	31,405
Population density	869 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	051

Geography
Land area	36.15 sq mi
Water area	6.00 sq mi
Latitude	29.8989
Longitude	-90.2033
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	58.6%	45.0%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	30.2%	31.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	9.7%	19.0%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.4%	4.9%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

31,405

Population

869

People per sq mi

38.6

Median age

$46,657

Median household income

$24,736

Per capita income

$138,700

Median home value

$1,136

Median monthly rent

61.2%

Home ownership

25.3%

Poverty rate

8.8%

Unemployment

8,891

Housing units

11.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

707

Under 5

752

1,020

5–9

1,086

1,232

10–14

1,310

987

15–19

1,050

1,174

20–24

1,249

1,951

25–34

2,076

1,496

35–44

1,591

2,047

45–54

2,177

1,284

55–59

1,366

863

60–64

918

1,595

65–74

1,696

697

75–84

742

164

85+

175

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	7,440	23.7%
18 and over	23,965	76.3%
65 and over	5,069	16.1%
Median age	38.6 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 43%

White 38.9%

Hispanic or Latino 6.6%

Other race 4.6%

Two or more races 3.9%

Asian 2.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	14,460	43%
White	13,086	38.9%
Hispanic or Latino	2,223	6.6%
Other race	1,543	4.6%
Two or more races	1,310	3.9%
Asian	867	2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	139	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.6%	45.0%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	30.2%	31.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	9.7%	19.0%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.4%	4.9%	4.7%

Under $10k 8.8%

$10k–$15k 5.1%

$15k–$25k 11.3%

$25k–$35k 12.8%

$35k–$50k 14.6%

$50k–$75k 18.4%

$75k–$100k 12.6%

$100k–$150k 9.2%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.8%
$10k–$15k	5.1%
$15k–$25k	11.3%
$25k–$35k	12.8%
$35k–$50k	14.6%
$50k–$75k	18.4%
$75k–$100k	12.6%
$100k–$150k	9.2%
$150k–$200k	3.8%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$46,657

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.8%

$50k–$100k 18.0%

$100k–$150k 33.9%

$150k–$200k 20.9%

$200k–$300k 9.8%

$300k–$500k 7.9%

$500k–$1M 2.5%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$138,700
Median rent / month	$1,136
Owner occupied	61.2%
Renter occupied	38.8%
Vacant	11.2%
Single-family detached	78.4%
Large apartment buildings	2.3%
Mobile homes	3.7%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.2%
2000–2009	8.9%
1990–1999	7.3%
1980–1989	17.2%
1970–1979	23.2%
1960–1969	21.3%
1950–1959	11.9%
1940–1949	5.0%
1939 or earlier	3.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	8.8%
2 bedrooms	21.2%
3 bedrooms	48.4%
4 bedrooms	17.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.8%
1 vehicle	39.4%
2 vehicles	32.7%
3 or more	18.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	41.4%
Electricity	56.5%
Propane / LP gas	1.3%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,177	34.7%
Cohabiting couple	1,590	13.2%
Male householder, no spouse	2,372	19.7%
Female householder, no spouse	3,912	32.5%
Households with children under 18	3,551	29.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,729	30.9%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.4%	41.2%
Married	36.7%	33.9%
Separated	3.2%	3.8%
Widowed	4.5%	7.4%
Divorced	14.1%	13.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.6%

Some HS, no diploma 14.7%

HS graduate 39.4%

Some college, no degree 20.8%

Associate's degree 5.7%

Bachelor's degree 6.7%

Graduate / professional 5.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.7%
Bachelor's or higher	11.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	404	5.1%
Kindergarten	352	4.4%
Elementary school	3,707	46.5%
High school	1,940	24.3%
College / grad school	1,565	19.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.4%

Retail trade 10.8%

Professional & management 9.2%

Manufacturing 8.7%

Construction 8.2%

Public administration 6.9%

Transportation & utilities 6.8%

Other services 5.7%

Finance & real estate 4.6%

Wholesale trade 3.4%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Information 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.1%
Service	29.9%
Sales & office	21.3%
Natural resources & construction	10.7%
Production & transportation	17.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.0%
Government	14.7%
Self-employed	4.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.6%
Carpool	11.4%
Public transit	2.1%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	3.7%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.0

Poverty

All people 25.3%

Under 18 years 42.4%

18 and over 20.1%

Married-couple families 6.6%

Female-led households 37.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.0%
Retirement income	25.0%
Supplemental Security	13.9%
Cash public assistance	3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	25.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.5%
High blood pressure	43.0%
High cholesterol	36.2%
Diabetes	17.1%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	28.3%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	10.2%
Cancer	5.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.0%
Binge drinking	17.4%
No physical activity	39.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.6%
Depression	25.6%
Fair or poor health	27.0%
Poor mental health	20.0%
Poor physical health	15.9%
No health insurance	19.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.0%
Visited dentist	46.3%
Cholesterol screening	87.5%
Teeth loss	25.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,530	6.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.7%
Under 18	5.0%
18–64 years	18.8%
65 and over	44.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	42.7%
Public insurance	59.3%
No insurance	10.3%
Uninsured under 19	7.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	29,946	95.4%
Spanish	1,828	6.1%
Other Indo-European	1,399	4.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	128	0.4%
Other languages	280	0.9%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	29,160	92.9%
Born in same state	28,943	92.2%
Born in different state	25,453	81.0%
Foreign born	217	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	2,245	7.1%
Not a US citizen	987	44.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,158	3.7%
Italian	1,110	3.5%
French	1,099	3.5%
German	393	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	67	0.2%
English	41	0.1%
Dutch	22	0.1%
Norwegian	20	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.4%
Internet access	88.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70094

What city is ZIP code 70094 in?

ZIP code 70094 is primarily assigned to Westwego, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70094 in?

ZIP code 70094 falls within Jefferson County, Louisiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70094?

25% of residents in ZIP code 70094 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 70094?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 70094?

Health data for ZIP code 70094 shows elevated rates of obesity (45%) and diabetes (17%) and smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70094?

The median home value in ZIP code 70094 is $138,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 70094 in?

ZIP code 70094 observes the CST timezone.