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ZIP 70005

Part of Metairie, LA
Pop. 24,088·Jefferson Parish·12th most expensive ZIP in Louisiana
Median rent (all units)
$1,768/mo
Year-over-Year
-8.4%
Month-over-Month
+0.2%
vs US Median
-$197
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ZIP 70005 · $1,768
More affordable than 54% 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
$21,216/yr
At $1,768/mo median
Location
StateLA
CountyJefferson Parish
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 8.4% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-8.4% YoY, +0.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 70005 (Metairie, LA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 52.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
24,088
Median income
$89,194
Median age
44.7
Renters
34.9%
Age distribution
20.2%
17.9%
22.6%
13.5%
25.8%
Under 1820.2%
18–3417.9%
35–5422.6%
55–6413.5%
65+25.8%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
79.7%
13.2%
White79.7%
Black1.6%
Hispanic13.2%
Asian1.6%
Other3.8%
Education (25+)
18.4%
22.5%
52.7%
No HS diploma6.3%
HS diploma18.4%
Some college22.5%
Bachelor's+52.7%
Housing tenure
65.1%
34.9%
Owner65.1%
Renter34.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 70005 in Metairie, LA has changed in 5 years

Income
$74,819 → $89,194
up 19.2%
Population
24,507 → 24,088
down 1.7%
Renter share
33.5% → 34.9%
+1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
50.7% → 52.7%
+2.0 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 70005 in Metairie, LA now reports about $89,194, up from $74,819 in 2021. The population has contracted by 1.7% since 2021, moving from about 24,507 residents to roughly 24,088. College-educated residents now make up 52.7% of adults here, versus 50.7% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 70005 covers Metairie, LA. The median rent here is $1,768/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 24% of local median household income ($89,194/yr), ZIP 70005 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 8.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 70005?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 70005 (Metairie, LA) is $1,768. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 70005 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 70005's median rent of $1,768/mo is $197 (10%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 70005 compare to other ZIPs in Louisiana?

ZIP 70005 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Louisiana, ranking #12 out of 91 ZIPs tracked at $1,768/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 70005?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $71,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,768/mo in ZIP 70005. The local median household income is $89,194/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 70005?

Rent in ZIP 70005 has decreased 8.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 70005 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 70005 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,768/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($89,194/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 70005 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 70005 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34.9% of ZIP 70005 households are renters, while 65.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 70005 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 70005 compare to the rest of Metairie?

ZIP 70005 is pricier than Metairie as a whole. At $1,768/mo, it's $163 above the Metairie citywide median of $1,605/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 70005 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 70005 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,768/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 70005's median household income ($89,194/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 70005 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.85–4.25%
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