Zip code 70003: Metairie, Louisiana
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 70003
70003 is an urban zip code in Metairie, Louisiana (Jefferson Parish), covering 7 sq mi of land. About 39,344 people live here, or 5,655 per square mile. The median resident is 43.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $76,261 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $261,000, or 3.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 77% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,222 a month.
34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 23.9 minutes each way, and 11% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare, sales and management. 20% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.
How 70003 compares
- Healthcare workers12.8%87thU.S. 9.7% · LA 11%133rd of 500 in LA
- Population density5,655/sq mi84thU.S. 95/sq mi · LA 107/sq mi18th of 501 in LA
- 82ndU.S. 17.2% · LA 16.7%117th of 501 in LA
- Median age43.479thU.S. 38.9 · LA 38139th of 501 in LA
- Homeownership rate77.4%72ndU.S. 65.2% · LA 67.4%242nd of 492 in LA
- Uninsured rate9.8%70thU.S. 8.4% · LA 7.8%122nd of 501 in LA
- 68thU.S. 0.483 · LA 0.495227th of 492 in LA
- Population39,34466thU.S. 334,922,499 · LA 4,611,96116th of 501 in LA
- 63rdU.S. 14.1% · LA 4.9%18th of 501 in LA
- Diversity index54.159thU.S. 61.4 · LA 58.9144th of 501 in LA
- 59thU.S. 51.1% · LA 54.8%233rd of 458 in LA
- Per capita income$42,47257thU.S. $44,673 · LA $35,03866th of 501 in LA
- 55thU.S. 35.7% · LA 27%66th of 500 in LA
- Median earnings per worker$49,92955thU.S. $49,666 · LA $43,701116th of 492 in LA
- Poverty rate11.7%54thU.S. 12.5% · LA 18.9%366th of 493 in LA
- 49thU.S. 5.2% · LA 6.3%280th of 500 in LA
- Housing vacancy6.5%49thU.S. 10.1% · LA 14.4%451st of 493 in LA
- Government workers13.4%48thU.S. 14.5% · LA 16%330th of 500 in LA
- 47thU.S. 10% · LA 10.6%277th of 500 in LA
- Median household income$76,26145thU.S. $80,734 · LA $60,75696th of 459 in LA
- Broadband access91.2%42ndU.S. 91% · LA 86.6%104th of 492 in LA
- Median gross rent$1,22238thU.S. $1,413 · LA $1,06464th of 391 in LA
- Work from home10.5%37thU.S. 15.1% · LA 8.1%81st of 500 in LA
- Median home value$261,00036thU.S. $332,700 · LA $216,50061st of 450 in LA
- Average commute23.9 min36thU.S. 26.4 min · LA 25.7 min333rd of 471 in LA
- Veterans4.7%35thU.S. 6.2% · LA 6.1%312th of 501 in LA
- Tech workers2.1%35thU.S. 3.8% · LA 1.9%115th of 500 in LA
- Residents under 1818.7%23rdU.S. 22% · LA 23.5%372nd of 501 in LA
| Measure | 70003 | Jefferson | LA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers | 12.8% | 10.4% | 11% | 9.7% | 133rd of 500 | |
| Population density | 5,655/sq mi | 1,432/sq mi | 107/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 18th of 501 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 21.7% | 18.6% | 16.7% | 17.2% | 117th of 501 | |
| Median age | 43.4 | 40 | 38 | 38.9 | 139th of 501 | |
| Homeownership rate | 77.4% | 62.6% | 67.4% | 65.2% | 242nd of 492 | |
| Uninsured rate | 9.8% | 11.4% | 7.8% | 8.4% | 122nd of 501 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.458 | 0.489 | 0.495 | 0.483 | 227th of 492 | |
| Population | 39,344 | 430,920 | 4,611,961 | 334,922,499 | 16th of 501 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 14.3% | 14.6% | 4.9% | 14.1% | 18th of 501 | |
| Diversity index | 54.1 | 67.5 | 58.9 | 61.4 | 144th of 501 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 53% | 54.4% | 54.8% | 51.1% | 233rd of 458 | |
| Per capita income | $42,472 | $37,862 | $35,038 | $44,673 | 66th of 501 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.4% | 30.5% | 27% | 35.7% | 66th of 500 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $49,929 | $43,776 | $43,701 | $49,666 | 116th of 492 | |
| Poverty rate | 11.7% | 16.6% | 18.9% | 12.5% | 366th of 493 | |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8% | 6.2% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 280th of 500 | |
| Housing vacancy | 6.5% | 9% | 14.4% | 10.1% | 451st of 493 | |
| Government workers | 13.4% | 12.8% | 16% | 14.5% | 330th of 500 | |
| Self-employed workers | 9.1% | 11.7% | 10.6% | 10% | 277th of 500 | |
| Median household income | $76,261 | $65,252 | $60,756 | $80,734 | 96th of 459 | |
| Broadband access | 91.2% | 88% | 86.6% | 91% | 104th of 492 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,222 | $1,190 | $1,064 | $1,413 | 64th of 391 | |
| Work from home | 10.5% | 8.2% | 8.1% | 15.1% | 81st of 500 | |
| Median home value | $261,000 | $251,400 | $216,500 | $332,700 | 61st of 450 | |
| Average commute | 23.9 min | 24.3 min | 25.7 min | 26.4 min | 333rd of 471 | |
| Veterans | 4.7% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 6.2% | 312th of 501 | |
| Tech workers | 2.1% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 3.8% | 115th of 500 | |
| Residents under 18 | 18.7% | 22.4% | 23.5% | 22% | 372nd of 501 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White64%
- Black7%
- Hispanic21%
- Asian4%
- Native American0.1%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.4%
- Multiracial3%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 16,244
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Family households
- 63.4%
- Married couples
- 46.4%
- Living alone
- 31.5%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 4.7%
- Male / female
- 49% / 51%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 17,366
- Owner-occupied
- 77.4%
- Vacant
- 6.5%
- Median year built
- 1968
- Median rooms
- 5.9
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 53%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 21.2%
- Home value to income
- 3.4× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 70003 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $64,403 | $74,888 |
| Service | $26,400 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $37,721 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $46,361 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $41,938 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 89%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.4%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 11.9%
- Households with broadband
- 91.2%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 77.7%
- No internet access
- 7.4%
- Without health insurance
- 9.8%
- Limited-English households
- 3.9%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Metairie
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Jefferson Parish
- Center point
- 30.0012° N, 90.2097° W
- Land area
- 7 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Metairie (unincorporated)99% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 70003
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70006 | Metairie, LA | 1.4 mi | $76,505 |
| 70063 | Kenner, LA · PO box | 2 mi | — |
| 70064 | Kenner, LA · PO box | 2 mi | — |
| 70001 | Metairie, LA | 2.7 mi | $67,923 |
| 70002 | Metairie, LA | 2.9 mi | $65,436 |
| 70062 | Kenner, LA | 3 mi | $51,477 |
| 70065 | Kenner, LA | 3.2 mi | $67,285 |
| 70123 | New Orleans, LA | 3.5 mi | $83,585 |
| 70004 | Metairie, LA · PO box | 3.6 mi | — |
| 70009 | Metairie, LA · PO box | 3.6 mi | — |
| 70010 | Metairie, LA · PO box | 3.6 mi | — |
| 70011 | Metairie, LA · PO box | 3.6 mi | — |
Zip codes like 70003 elsewhere
Questions about 70003
What city is zip code 70003?
70003 is assigned to Metairie, Louisiana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 70003 in?
70003 is in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of 70003?
About 39,344 people live in 70003, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 70003 in?
70003 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 70003?
The median household income in 70003 is $76,261.
What zip codes are near 70003?
The closest zip codes to 70003 are 70006, 70063, 70064, 70001, 70002.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 70003, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.