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ZIP 70001

Part of Metairie, LA
Pop. 38,950·Jefferson Parish·20th most expensive ZIP in Louisiana
Median rent (all units)
$1,664/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.0%
Month-over-Month
+4.2%
vs US Median
-$301
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ZIP 70001 · $1,664
More affordable than 61% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,020
1 BR
$1,160
2 BR
$1,390
3 BR
$1,770
4 BR+
$2,100
Research median
$1,390/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,968/yr
At $1,664/mo median
Location
StateLA
CountyJefferson Parish
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 3.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.0% YoY, +4.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 70001 (Metairie, LA) is roughly split between renters and owners, 38.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
38,950
Median income
$67,923
Median age
40.8
Renters
48.6%
Age distribution
21.6%
18.5%
28.3%
13.1%
18.6%
Under 1821.6%
18–3418.5%
35–5428.3%
55–6413.1%
65+18.6%
Gender
48.9%
51.1%
Male48.9%
Female51.1%
Race & ethnicity
66.8%
14.3%
15.3%
White66.8%
Black14.3%
Hispanic15.3%
Asian1.4%
Other2.1%
Education (25+)
23.8%
29.7%
38.9%
No HS diploma7.5%
HS diploma23.8%
Some college29.7%
Bachelor's+38.9%
Housing tenure
51.4%
48.6%
Owner51.4%
Renter48.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 70001 in Metairie, LA has changed in 5 years

Income
$63,435 → $67,923
up 7.1%
Population
40,589 → 38,950
down 4.0%
Renter share
49% → 48.6%
-0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
33.4% → 38.9%
+5.5 pts

Median household income rose from $63,435 to $67,923 between 2021 and 2024, a 7.1% shift. The population has contracted by 4.0% since 2021, moving from about 40,589 residents to roughly 38,950. College-educated residents now make up 38.9% of adults here, versus 33.4% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 70001 covers Metairie, LA. The median rent here is $1,664/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,160/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,390/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($67,923/yr), ZIP 70001 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 70001?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 70001 (Metairie, LA) is $1,664. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 70001 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 70001's median rent of $1,664/mo is $301 (15%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 70001 compare to other ZIPs in Louisiana?

ZIP 70001 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Louisiana, ranking #20 out of 91 ZIPs tracked at $1,664/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 70001?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $67,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,664/mo in ZIP 70001. The local median household income is $67,923/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 70001?

Rent in ZIP 70001 has increased 3.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 70001 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 70001 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,664/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($67,923/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 70001 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 70001 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 48.6% of ZIP 70001 households are renters, while 51.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 70001 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 70001 compare to the rest of Metairie?

ZIP 70001 is pricier than Metairie as a whole. At $1,664/mo, it's $59 above the Metairie citywide median of $1,605/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 70001 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 70001 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,664/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 70001's median household income ($67,923/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 70001 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.85–4.25%
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