Gretna, LA ZIP Codes
2 ZIP codes serve Gretna, Louisiana: 70056 and 70053. Together they are home to 56,969 residents in 21,851 households. That is more than the 17,389 people counted inside Gretna city limits, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $39,950 in 70053 to $59,027 in 70056.
Gretna city limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 17,389 |
| Households | 7,544 |
| Median household income | $43,110 |
| Median home value | $257,400 |
| Median age | 38.3 |
| Median rent | $1,060 |
All 2 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 56,969 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 21,851 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $39,950 (70053) to $59,027 (70056) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $52,720 |
| Homeowners | 53.6% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 33.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.9% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 25 routes, 15,469 homes (1 of 2 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Gretna: 70056 ($59,027)
- Most residents: 70056 (40,348 people)
- Highest homeownership: 70056 (57.1% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 70056 (36.8% of households)
- Most new movers: 70053 (16.8% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 70056 (35.2 years)
- Highest median home value: 70053 ($241,300)
Every ZIP code in Gretna
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70056 | Gretna | 40,348 | 14,627 | $59,027 | $230,500 | 57.1% | 36.8% | 9.9% | 25 | 16,563 | 9% of its land; mailing city |
| 70053 | Gretna | 16,621 | 7,224 | $39,950 | $241,300 | 46.6% | 27.5% | 16.8% | — | — | 100% of its land; mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for Gretna when at least 10% of its land lies inside Gretna city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Gretna. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Gretna.
Counties
- Jefferson County — 17 ZIP codes
Nearby cities sharing these ZIP codes
- Terrytown — 1 ZIP code
- Timberlane — 1 ZIP code
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Gretna, LA?
- 70056 and 70053. A ZIP code is listed for Gretna when at least 10% of its land lies inside Gretna city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Gretna.
- What is the population of Gretna, LA?
- The Census Bureau counts 17,389 residents inside Gretna city limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 2 ZIP codes that serve Gretna hold 56,969 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Gretna, LA?
- $43,110 inside Gretna city limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $39,950 to $59,027.
- Which Gretna ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 70056, at $59,027, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Gretna, LA?
- For the 1 of 2 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 25 carrier routes reaching 15,469 residential and 1,094 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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