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ZIP 70006

Part of Metairie, LA
Pop. 16,170·Jefferson Parish·10th most expensive ZIP in Louisiana
Median rent (all units)
$1,780/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.5%
Month-over-Month
+3.5%
vs US Median
-$185
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ZIP 70006 · $1,780
More affordable than 53% 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
$21,360/yr
At $1,780/mo median
Location
StateLA
CountyJefferson Parish
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 2.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.5% YoY, +3.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 70006 (Metairie, LA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 37.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,170
Median income
$76,505
Median age
37.8
Renters
37.2%
Age distribution
25%
20%
22.8%
20.3%
Under 1825%
18–3420%
35–5422.8%
55–6411.9%
65+20.3%
Gender
48.3%
51.7%
Male48.3%
Female51.7%
Race & ethnicity
54.7%
26.4%
White54.7%
Black9.4%
Hispanic26.4%
Asian4.7%
Other4.7%
Education (25+)
25.9%
26.8%
37.5%
No HS diploma9.8%
HS diploma25.9%
Some college26.8%
Bachelor's+37.5%
Housing tenure
62.8%
37.2%
Owner62.8%
Renter37.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 70006 in Metairie, LA has changed in 5 years

Income
$58,000 → $76,505
up 31.9%
Population
15,455 → 16,170
up 4.6%
Renter share
37.4% → 37.2%
-0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
35.2% → 37.5%
+2.3 pts
Median age
42.7 → 37.8
-4.9 yrs

Median household income rose from $58,000 to $76,505 between 2021 and 2024, a 31.9% shift. The population has grown by 4.6% since 2021, moving from about 15,455 residents to roughly 16,170. College-educated residents now make up 37.5% of adults here, versus 35.2% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 70006 covers Metairie, LA. The median rent here is $1,780/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 28% of local median household income ($76,505/yr), ZIP 70006 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 70006?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 70006 (Metairie, LA) is $1,780. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 70006 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 70006's median rent of $1,780/mo is $185 (9%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 70006 compare to other ZIPs in Louisiana?

ZIP 70006 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Louisiana, ranking #10 out of 91 ZIPs tracked at $1,780/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 70006?

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 $1,780/mo in ZIP 70006. The local median household income is $76,505/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 70006?

Rent in ZIP 70006 has increased 2.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 70006 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 70006 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,780/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($76,505/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 70006 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 70006 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.2% of ZIP 70006 households are renters, while 62.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 70006 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 70006 compare to the rest of Metairie?

ZIP 70006 is pricier than Metairie as a whole. At $1,780/mo, it's $175 above the Metairie citywide median of $1,605/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 70006 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 70006 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,780/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 70006's median household income ($76,505/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 70006 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.85–4.25%
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