ZIP Code · LA

ZIP 70065

Part of Kenner, LA
Pop. 48,936·Jefferson Parish·22nd most expensive ZIP in Louisiana
Median rent (all units)
$1,639/mo
Year-over-Year
-4.4%
Month-over-Month
-1.9%
vs US Median
-$293
Reported rents
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 70065 · $1,639
More affordable than 63% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/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: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 70065 is 4.8% below its high of $1,722 in March 2025, at $1,639 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Louisiana

Rent in ZIP 70065 changed -4.4% over the year to September 2026. Across the 75 Louisiana ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.0%.

Recent direction

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

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($67,285) is $1,682 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,340); a 3-bedroom is $1,710.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 70003, 3 miles away, rents for 13% less ($1,429/mo), about $2,500 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 70065. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$19,668/yr
At $1,639/mo median
Location
CityKenner
StateLA
CountyJefferson Parish
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 4.4% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-4.4% YoY, -1.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 70065 (Kenner, LA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 32.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
48,936
Median income
$67,285
Median age
41.2
Renters
34%
Age distribution
21%
20.9%
24.4%
13.2%
20.5%
Under 1821%
18–3420.9%
35–5424.4%
55–6413.2%
65+20.5%
Gender
48%
52%
Male48%
Female52%
Race & ethnicity
52.7%
14%
26.2%
White52.7%
Black14%
Hispanic26.2%
Asian5.8%
Other1.4%
Education (25+)
12.7%
25.7%
28.9%
32.8%
No HS diploma12.7%
HS diploma25.7%
Some college28.9%
Bachelor's+32.8%
Housing tenure
66%
34%
Owner66%
Renter34%

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

2023 vs 2026

How ZIP 70065 in Kenner, LA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,574 → $1,639
up 4.1%
Income
$62,862 → $67,285
up 7.0%
Population
50,517 → 48,936
down 3.1%
Renter share
37.4% → 34%
-3.4 pts
Bachelor's+
33.4% → 32.8%
-0.6 pts
Median age
37.8 → 41.2
+3.4 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 70065 in Kenner, LA paid around $1,574 a month. That figure now sits near $1,639, up 4.1% from the 2023 baseline. Household income in the area moved from $62,862 to $67,285 across the same window, up 7.0% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 70065 in Kenner, LA losing about 1,581 residents over the five-year window, down 3.1% on net. The renter share has eased from 37.4% to 34%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 70065 in Kenner, LA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 70065 covers Kenner, LA. The median rent here is $1,639/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 29% of local median household income ($67,285/yr), ZIP 70065 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 4.4% over the past year.

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How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 70065?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $66,000/year (about $32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,639/mo in ZIP 70065. The local median household income is $67,285/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 70065?

Rent in ZIP 70065 has fallen 4.4% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 4.8% below its high of $1,722 in March 2025.

How does ZIP 70065 compare to other ZIPs in Louisiana?

ZIP 70065 is one of the pricier among Louisiana ZIP codes for rent, ranking #22 of 92 at $1,639/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 70065 changed -4.4%, against a typical +3.0% across the 75 Louisiana ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

How does ZIP 70065 compare to the rest of Kenner?

At $1,639/mo, ZIP 70065 is $44 above the Kenner citywide median of $1,595/mo.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,639/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 70065's median household income ($67,285/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 70065 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.85–4.25%
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