ZIP Code 70003: Population, Income, Housing

State: LA

Total population: 39,344 Household income: $76,261 Rent: $1,222

Overview

Total population

39,344

Rent

$1,222

Year built

1968

Household income

$76,261

Per capita income

$42,472

Poverty rate

11.7%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.4 persons

Rent over 30% of income

48.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Louisiana

County

Jefferson Parish

Town

Metairie

Total population

39,344

Adults over 25

29,312

Total households

16,244

Household size

2.4 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$76,261

Per capita income

$42,472

Poverty rate

11.7%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

48.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$1,222

Year built

1968

Households that rent

22.6%

Households that own

77.4%

Rooms per home (all homes)

5.9

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

66.8%

Black

7.6%

Asian

3.7%

Two or more races

15.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

21.4%

Not Hispanic or Latino

78.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

16,899 (89.5%)

Commute time to work

24 mins

Work from home

1,984 (10.5%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

30.3%

High school graduate or GED

23.5%

Some college or associate degree

11.9%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

34.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 70003 with: Metairie, LA New Orleans metro area, LA Louisiana United States

ZIP 70003

Total population39,344

Rent$1,222

Year built1968

Household income$76,261

Per capita income$42,472

Poverty rate11.7%

Unemployment rateN/A

Metairie, LA

Total population139,729

Rent$1,175

Year built1972

Household income$73,042

Per capita income$46,765

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rateN/A

New Orleans Metro Area, LA

Total population981,662

Rent$1,217

Year built1973

Household income$62,655

Per capita income$38,238

Poverty rate18.6%

Unemployment rate4.4%

Louisiana State

Total population4,611,961

Rent$1,064

Year built1983

Household income$60,756

Per capita income$35,038

Poverty rate18.9%

Unemployment rate4.3%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP70003	CDPMetairie, LA	Metro AreaNew Orleans metro area, LA	StateLouisiana	CountryUnited States
Total population	39,344	139,729	981,662	4,611,961	334,922,499
Rent	$1,222	$1,175	$1,217	$1,064	$1,413
Year built	1968	1972	1973	1983	1980
Household income	$76,261	$73,042	$62,655	$60,756	$80,734
Per capita income	$42,472	$46,765	$38,238	$35,038	$44,673
Poverty rate	11.7%	12.5%	18.6%	18.9%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	N/A	4.4%	4.3%	4%

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Summary for 70003

Rent & Income

In 70003, the typical monthly rent is $1,222 and the typical household income is $76,261. Rent here is similar to Metairie CDP and higher than Louisiana, and household income is similar to Metairie CDP and higher than Louisiana. The estimated poverty rate is 11.7%, which is lower than in both Metairie CDP and Louisiana.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 22.6% of households. About 48.4% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 34.4% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 70003 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 70003 — Poverty

How ZIP 70003 compares in Louisiana (42 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,222	26 / 42	from lower rent	$751 – $1,546
Household income	$76,261	14 / 42	from higher income	$36,791 – $109,404
Poverty rate	11.7%	10 / 42	from lower poverty	5.8% – 34.7%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Louisiana with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 70003

Rent

Rent-wise, this area comes 26th out of 42 ZIP Codes in Louisiana. At the state level, values extend from $751 in ZIP 70570 up to $1,546 in ZIP 70737.

Household income

Looking at income levels, ZIP Code 70003 holds the 14th out of 42 ZIP Codes. In Louisiana as a whole, the range goes from $36,791 in ZIP 71270 up to $109,404 in ZIP 70769.

Poverty rate

Regarding poverty rate, ZIP Code 70003 ranks 10th out of 42 ZIP Codes. Statewide, values range from 5.8% in ZIP 70769 up to 34.7% in ZIP 71270.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 70003 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,222 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 70003

Annual Household Income: $76,261

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 70003

Estimated Rate: 11.7%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 70003

In ZIP Code 70003, households that rent: 3,665 (22.6%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	3,665	22.6%
Owner-Occupied	12,579	77.4%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 70003

In ZIP Code 70003, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 1,774 (48.4%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	1,774	48.4%
Other renter households	1,891	51.6%
Total renter households	3,665	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 70003

Less than High School: 8,875 people (30.3%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 6,876 people (23.5%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 3,482 people (11.9%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 10,079 people (34.4%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 29,312

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.