70005 ZIP Code, Metairie, LA
70005 is a ZIP code in Metairie, Louisiana in Jefferson Parish. It covers 4.1 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 70002, 70124 and 70001. 24,088 people live here in 11,644 households. At about 5,875 people per square mile it is built up to city-neighborhood density, and owners and renters are mixed (65% own). Median household income is $89,194, above the Louisiana median of $60,756.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Metairie, LA
- County: Jefferson County
- Land area: 4.1 sq mi
- Population: 24,088
- Median household income: $89,194
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 24,088 |
| Households | 11,644 |
| Median household income | $89,194 |
| Income per person | $62,275 |
| Median age | 44.7 |
| Homeowners | 65.1% |
| Median home value | $430,200 |
| Median rent | $1,178 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 52.7% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 20.4 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 21.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.1% |
| Broadband internet | 90.1% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 12.7% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.2% |
| $10–15K | 3.2% |
| $15–25K | 7.3% |
| $25–35K | 6.3% |
| $35–50K | 9.7% |
| $50–75K | 13.9% |
| $75–100K | 11.5% |
| $100–150K | 20.1% |
| $150–200K | 8.2% |
| $200K+ | 16.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.1% |
| 10–19 | 8.7% |
| 20–24 | 4.8% |
| 25–34 | 12.6% |
| 35–44 | 12.3% |
| 45–54 | 10.4% |
| 55–64 | 13.5% |
| 65–74 | 13.8% |
| 75+ | 12.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 30.2% |
| Owned outright | 30.4% |
| Rented | 31.9% |
| Vacant | 7.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 61.1% |
| Townhome | 6.2% |
| 2–4 units | 14.1% |
| 5–19 units | 6.7% |
| 20+ units | 11.6% |
| Mobile / other | 0.2% |
Businesses in 70005
820 business establishments with 9,366 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 125
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 113
- Finance and Insurance: 105
- Retail Trade: 88
- Accommodation and Food Services: 74
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 63
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 58
- Construction: 51
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 70002 — Metairie CDP, LA (1.9 mi)
- 70124 — New Orleans city, LA (1.9 mi)
- 70001 — Metairie CDP, LA (2.4 mi)
- 70121 — Jefferson CDP, LA (3 mi)
- 70119 — New Orleans city, LA (3.2 mi)
- 70006 — Metairie CDP, LA (3.6 mi)
- 70118 — New Orleans city, LA (3.8 mi)
- 70125 — New Orleans city, LA (3.8 mi)
Areas that include 70005
- Metairie, LA ZIP codes — 5 ZIP codes
- Jefferson County ZIP codes — 17 ZIP codes
- Louisiana ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 15: highest median household income in Jefferson Parish
- No. 1 of 15: highest median home value in Jefferson Parish
- No. 5 of 15: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Jefferson Parish
- No. 1 of 15: highest median age in Jefferson Parish
- No. 1 of 5: highest median household income in Metairie, LA
- No. 1 of 5: highest median home value in Metairie, LA
- No. 2 of 5: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Metairie, LA
- No. 5 of 5: highest share of households with children in Metairie, LA
- No. 4 of 5: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Metairie, LA
- No. 5 of 5: lowest median age in Metairie, LA
- No. 1 of 5: highest median age in Metairie, LA
- No. 5 of 5: fastest population growth in Metairie, LA
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 70005, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 70005 in?
- 70005 is a Metairie, LA mailing address. By land area, 100% lies inside Metairie.
- What county is 70005 in?
- 70005 is in Jefferson Parish.
- What is the population of 70005?
- About 24,088 people (±1,527), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 25,431.
- What is the median household income in 70005?
- $89,194 (±$9,616), compared with $60,756 for Louisiana as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 70005?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 70005 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 70005?
- The closest, measured center to center: 70002 (1.9 mi, Metairie), 70124 (1.9 mi, New Orleans), 70001 (2.4 mi, Metairie), 70121 (3 mi, Jefferson), 70119 (3.2 mi, New Orleans) and 70006 (3.6 mi, Metairie).
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