ZIP Code · LA

ZIP 70005

Part of Metairie, LA

Pop. 24,088·Jefferson Parish·15th most expensive ZIP in Louisiana

Median rent (all units)

$1,690/mo

Year-over-Year

+5.3%

Month-over-Month

+1.3%

vs US Median

-$242

Reported rents

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ZIP 70005 · $1,690

More affordable than 59% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

August. Asking rents in ZIP 70005 usually run 0.8% below trend in August and 1.1% above it in April, about $32 a month apart at today's median. Based on 5 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 70005 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in October 2021.

Past year vs. the rest of Louisiana

Rent in ZIP 70005 changed +5.3% over the year to September 2026. Across the 75 Louisiana ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.0%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 3 months in a row, and rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($89,194) is $2,230 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($2,000).

Rank in Metairie

4th cheapest of 5 ZIP codes in Metairie.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 70002, 2 miles away, rents for 25% less ($1,264/mo), about $5,100 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 70005. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$20,280/yr

At $1,690/mo median

Location

CityMetairie

StateLA

CountyJefferson Parish

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 5.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+5.3% YoY, +1.3% 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

2022 vs 2026

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

Rent

$1,432 → $1,690

up 18.0%

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

The median rent in ZIP 70005 in Metairie, LA stood at $1,432 in 2022 and currently runs about $1,690, reflecting a 18.0% increase over the period. 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. For context, the 2022 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 70005 in Metairie, LA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 70005 covers Metairie, LA. The median rent here is $1,690/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,120/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,340/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($89,194/yr), ZIP 70005 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $68,000/year (about $33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,690/mo in ZIP 70005. The local median household income is $89,194/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 70005?

Rent in ZIP 70005 has risen 5.3% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in October 2021.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 70005?

Asking rents in ZIP 70005 are usually lowest in August, about 0.8% below their yearly trend, and highest in April, about 1.1% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $32 a month. This pattern comes from 5 years of Zillow rent data.

How does ZIP 70005 compare to other ZIPs in Louisiana?

ZIP 70005 is one of the pricier among Louisiana ZIP codes for rent, ranking #15 of 92 at $1,690/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 70005 changed +5.3%, against a typical +3.0% across the 75 Louisiana ZIP codes Zillow tracks.