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ZIP 70056

Part of Gretna, LA
Pop. 40,348·Jefferson Parish·29th most expensive ZIP in Louisiana
Median rent (all units)
$1,569/mo
Year-over-Year
+12.7%
Month-over-Month
+17.0%
vs US Median
-$396
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ZIP 70056 · $1,569
More affordable than 69% 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: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$18,828/yr
At $1,569/mo median
Location
CityGretna
StateLA
CountyJefferson Parish
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 12.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+12.7% YoY, +17.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 70056 (Gretna, LA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 24.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
40,348
Median income
$59,027
Median age
35.2
Renters
42.9%
Age distribution
28.9%
20.9%
26.1%
12.6%
Under 1828.9%
18–3420.9%
35–5426.1%
55–6411.5%
65+12.6%
Gender
48.4%
51.6%
Male48.4%
Female51.6%
Race & ethnicity
31.5%
39.6%
27.4%
White31.5%
Black39.6%
Hispanic27.4%
Asian5.9%
Education (25+)
15.7%
30.7%
29%
24.6%
No HS diploma15.7%
HS diploma30.7%
Some college29%
Bachelor's+24.6%
Housing tenure
57.1%
42.9%
Owner57.1%
Renter42.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 70056 in Gretna, LA has changed in 5 years

Income
$60,108 → $59,027
down 1.8%
Population
41,650 → 40,348
down 3.1%
Renter share
42.3% → 42.9%
+0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
24.9% → 24.6%
-0.3 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $60,108 in 2021 to $59,027 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 70056 in Gretna, LA losing about 1,302 residents over the five-year window, down 3.1% on net.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 70056 covers Gretna, LA. The median rent here is $1,569/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,120/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,340/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($59,027/yr), ZIP 70056 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 70056?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 70056 (Gretna, LA) is $1,569. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 70056 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 70056's median rent of $1,569/mo is $396 (20%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 70056 compare to other ZIPs in Louisiana?

ZIP 70056 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Louisiana, ranking #29 out of 90 ZIPs tracked at $1,569/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 70056?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $63,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,569/mo in ZIP 70056. The local median household income is $59,027/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 70056?

Rent in ZIP 70056 has increased 12.7% over the past year as of June 22, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 70056 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 70056 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,569/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($59,027/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 70056 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 70056 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 42.9% of ZIP 70056 households are renters, while 57.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 70056 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 70056 compare to the rest of Gretna?

ZIP 70056 is more affordable than Gretna overall. At $1,569/mo, it's $25 below the Gretna citywide median of $1,594/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 70056 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 70056 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,569/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 70056's median household income ($59,027/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 70056 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.85–4.25%
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