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ZIP 70003

Part of Metairie, LA
Pop. 39,344·Jefferson Parish·26th most expensive ZIP in Louisiana
Median rent (all units)
$1,603/mo
Year-over-Year
-10.8%
Month-over-Month
+4.2%
vs US Median
-$362
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ZIP 70003 · $1,603
More affordable than 66% 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
$19,236/yr
At $1,603/mo median
Location
StateLA
CountyJefferson Parish
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 10.8% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-10.8% YoY, +4.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 70003 (Metairie, LA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 34.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
39,344
Median income
$76,261
Median age
43.4
Renters
22.6%
Age distribution
18.7%
20.1%
25%
14.5%
21.7%
Under 1818.7%
18–3420.1%
35–5425%
55–6414.5%
65+21.7%
Gender
49%
51%
Male49%
Female51%
Race & ethnicity
66.8%
21.4%
White66.8%
Black7.6%
Hispanic21.4%
Asian3.7%
Other0.5%
Education (25+)
23.5%
31.1%
34.4%
No HS diploma11%
HS diploma23.5%
Some college31.1%
Bachelor's+34.4%
Housing tenure
77.4%
22.6%
Owner77.4%
Renter22.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 70003 in Metairie, LA has changed in 5 years

Income
$67,910 → $76,261
up 12.3%
Population
39,198 → 39,344
up 0.4%
Renter share
22% → 22.6%
+0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
29.8% → 34.4%
+4.6 pts
Median age
46.3 → 43.4
-2.9 yrs

Median household income climbed from $67,910 to $76,261 between 2021 and 2024, a 12.3% shift. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 29.8% to 34.4% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 70003 covers Metairie, LA. The median rent here is $1,603/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 ($76,261/yr), ZIP 70003 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 10.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 70003?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 70003 (Metairie, LA) is $1,603. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 70003 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 70003's median rent of $1,603/mo is $362 (18%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 70003 compare to other ZIPs in Louisiana?

ZIP 70003 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Louisiana, ranking #26 out of 91 ZIPs tracked at $1,603/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 70003?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $64,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,603/mo in ZIP 70003. The local median household income is $76,261/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 70003?

Rent in ZIP 70003 has decreased 10.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 70003 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 70003 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,603/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($76,261/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 70003 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 70003 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 22.6% of ZIP 70003 households are renters, while 77.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 70003 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 70003 compare to the rest of Metairie?

ZIP 70003 is more affordable than Metairie overall. At $1,603/mo, it's $2 below the Metairie citywide median of $1,605/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 70003 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 70003 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,603/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 70003's median household income ($76,261/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 70003 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.85–4.25%
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