ZIP Code · LA

ZIP 70006

Part of Metairie, LA

Pop. 16,170·Jefferson Parish·10th most expensive ZIP in Louisiana

Median rent (all units)

$1,757/mo

Year-over-Year

+5.3%

Month-over-Month

+1.9%

vs US Median

-$175

Reported rents

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ZIP 70006 · $1,757

More affordable than 54% 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

From the history

What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Louisiana

Rent in ZIP 70006 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 5 months in a row, and rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($76,505) is $1,913 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($1,710); a 4-bedroom is $2,000.

Rank in Metairie

5th cheapest of 5 ZIP codes in Metairie.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 70003, 1 mile away, rents for 19% less ($1,429/mo), about $3,900 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 70006. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$21,084/yr

At $1,757/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, +1.9% 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 70006 covers Metairie, LA. The median rent here is $1,757/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 28% of local median household income ($76,505/yr), ZIP 70006 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 70006?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $70,000/year (about $34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,757/mo in ZIP 70006. The local median household income is $76,505/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 70006?

Rent in ZIP 70006 has risen 5.3% over the past year.

How does ZIP 70006 compare to other ZIPs in Louisiana?

ZIP 70006 is one of the pricier among Louisiana ZIP codes for rent, ranking #10 of 92 at $1,757/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 70006 changed +5.3%, against a typical +3.0% across the 75 Louisiana ZIP codes Zillow tracks.