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ZIP 70002

Part of Metairie, LA
Pop. 19,426·Jefferson Parish·61st most expensive ZIP in Louisiana
Median rent (all units)
$1,362/mo
Year-over-Year
-4.3%
Month-over-Month
-2.6%
vs US Median
-$603
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ZIP 70002 · $1,362
More affordable than 83% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$970
1 BR
$1,120
2 BR
$1,340
3 BR
$1,710
4 BR+
$2,000
Research median
$1,340/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
$16,344/yr
At $1,362/mo median
Location
StateLA
CountyJefferson Parish
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 4.3% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-4.3% YoY, -2.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 70002 (Metairie, LA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 49.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,426
Median income
$65,436
Median age
38.1
Renters
49.3%
Age distribution
21%
24.1%
20.6%
12.4%
22%
Under 1821%
18–3424.1%
35–5420.6%
55–6412.4%
65+22%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
60.8%
15.5%
16%
White60.8%
Black15.5%
Hispanic16%
Asian6%
Other1.7%
Education (25+)
19.2%
23.8%
49.5%
No HS diploma7.5%
HS diploma19.2%
Some college23.8%
Bachelor's+49.5%
Housing tenure
50.7%
49.3%
Owner50.7%
Renter49.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 70002 in Metairie, LA has changed in 5 years

Income
$64,513 → $65,436
up 1.4%
Population
19,359 → 19,426
up 0.3%
Renter share
47.6% → 49.3%
+1.7 pts
Bachelor's+
53.6% → 49.5%
-4.1 pts
Median age
37.4 → 38.1
+0.7 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 70002 in Metairie, LA now reports about $65,436, up from $64,513 in 2021. About 49.3% of households rent today, against 47.6% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 53.6% to 49.5%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 70002 covers Metairie, LA. The median rent here is $1,362/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,120/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,340/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($65,436/yr), ZIP 70002 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 4.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 70002?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 70002 (Metairie, LA) is $1,362. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 70002 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 70002's median rent of $1,362/mo is $603 (31%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 70002 compare to other ZIPs in Louisiana?

ZIP 70002 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Louisiana, ranking #61 out of 91 ZIPs at $1,362/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 70002?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $54,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,362/mo in ZIP 70002. The local median household income is $65,436/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 70002?

Rent in ZIP 70002 has decreased 4.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 70002 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 70002 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,362/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($65,436/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 70002 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 70002 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 49.3% of ZIP 70002 households are renters, while 50.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 70002 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 70002 compare to the rest of Metairie?

ZIP 70002 is more affordable than Metairie overall. At $1,362/mo, it's $243 below the Metairie citywide median of $1,605/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 70002 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 70002 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,362/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 70002's median household income ($65,436/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 70002 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.85–4.25%
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