70053 ZIP Code, Gretna, LA
70053 is a ZIP code in Gretna, Louisiana in Jefferson Parish. It covers 3.4 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 70130, 70114 and 70056. 16,621 people live here in 7,224 households. At about 4,854 people per square mile it is built up to city-neighborhood density, and owners and renters are mixed (47% own). Median household income is $39,950, well below the Louisiana median of $60,756.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Gretna, LA
- County: Jefferson County
- Land area: 3.4 sq mi
- Population: 16,621
- Median household income: $39,950
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 16,621 |
| Households | 7,224 |
| Median household income | $39,950 |
| Income per person | $27,614 |
| Median age | 37.7 |
| Homeowners | 46.6% |
| Median home value | $241,300 |
| Median rent | $1,060 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 25.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 27.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 16.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 28.0% |
| Broadband internet | 79.6% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 26.4% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 12.4% |
| $10–15K | 9.0% |
| $15–25K | 11.2% |
| $25–35K | 13.5% |
| $35–50K | 10.6% |
| $50–75K | 13.9% |
| $75–100K | 9.3% |
| $100–150K | 10.7% |
| $150–200K | 4.4% |
| $200K+ | 5.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.6% |
| 10–19 | 12.5% |
| 20–24 | 6.1% |
| 25–34 | 13.9% |
| 35–44 | 16.1% |
| 45–54 | 10.6% |
| 55–64 | 12.1% |
| 65–74 | 8.9% |
| 75+ | 7.2% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 21.4% |
| Owned outright | 20.7% |
| Rented | 48.1% |
| Vacant | 9.8% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 55.1% |
| Townhome | 6.7% |
| 2–4 units | 16.9% |
| 5–19 units | 15.4% |
| 20+ units | 3.7% |
| Mobile / other | 2.2% |
Businesses in 70053
489 business establishments with 5,871 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 101
- Accommodation and Food Services: 87
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 71
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 49
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 43
- Construction: 28
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 21
- Finance and Insurance: 20
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 70130 — New Orleans city, LA (1.7 mi)
- 70114 — New Orleans city, LA (1.8 mi)
- 70056 — Terrytown CDP, LA (2.5 mi)
- 70113 — New Orleans city, LA (2.6 mi)
- 70139 — New Orleans city, LA (2.6 mi)
- 70163 — New Orleans city, LA (2.7 mi)
- 70115 — New Orleans city, LA (3 mi)
- 70112 — New Orleans city, LA (3.1 mi)
Areas that include 70053
- Gretna, LA ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Jefferson County ZIP codes — 17 ZIP codes
- Louisiana ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 15: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Jefferson Parish
- No. 4 of 15: lowest median age in Jefferson Parish
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 70053, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 70053 in?
- 70053 is a Gretna, LA mailing address. By land area, 100% lies inside Gretna.
- What county is 70053 in?
- 70053 is in Jefferson Parish.
- What is the population of 70053?
- About 16,621 people (±272), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 16,509.
- What is the median household income in 70053?
- $39,950 (±$7,992), 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 70053?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 70053 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 70053?
- The closest, measured center to center: 70130 (1.7 mi, New Orleans), 70114 (1.8 mi, New Orleans), 70056 (2.5 mi, Terrytown), 70113 (2.6 mi, New Orleans), 70139 (2.6 mi, New Orleans) and 70163 (2.7 mi, New Orleans).
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