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ZIP 70072

Part of Marrero, LA
Pop. 55,693·Jefferson Parish·19th most expensive ZIP in Louisiana
Median rent (all units)
$1,668/mo
Year-over-Year
+13.2%
Month-over-Month
-3.5%
vs US Median
-$297
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ZIP 70072 · $1,668
More affordable than 61% 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
$20,016/yr
At $1,668/mo median
Location
StateLA
CountyJefferson Parish
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 13.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+13.2% YoY, -3.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 70072 (Marrero, LA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 16.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
55,693
Median income
$54,885
Median age
40.6
Renters
24.6%
Age distribution
22.6%
21%
24.2%
15.1%
17.2%
Under 1822.6%
18–3421%
35–5424.2%
55–6415.1%
65+17.2%
Gender
47.5%
52.5%
Male47.5%
Female52.5%
Race & ethnicity
41.1%
37.8%
13%
White41.1%
Black37.8%
Hispanic13%
Asian4.8%
Other3.2%
Education (25+)
20.1%
33.7%
29.4%
16.8%
No HS diploma20.1%
HS diploma33.7%
Some college29.4%
Bachelor's+16.8%
Housing tenure
75.4%
24.6%
Owner75.4%
Renter24.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 70072 in Marrero, LA has changed in 5 years

Income
$53,226 → $54,885
up 3.1%
Population
56,139 → 55,693
down 0.8%
Renter share
26% → 24.6%
-1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
16.5% → 16.8%
+0.3 pts

Household income in the area moved from $53,226 to $54,885 across the same window, up 3.1% versus 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 70072 covers Marrero, LA. The median rent here is $1,668/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 36% of local median household income ($54,885/yr), ZIP 70072 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 13.2% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 70072?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 70072 (Marrero, LA) is $1,668. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 70072 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 70072's median rent of $1,668/mo is $297 (15%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 70072 compare to other ZIPs in Louisiana?

ZIP 70072 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Louisiana, ranking #19 out of 91 ZIPs tracked at $1,668/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 70072?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $67,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,668/mo in ZIP 70072. The local median household income is $54,885/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 70072?

Rent in ZIP 70072 has increased 13.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 70072 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 70072 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,668/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($54,885/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 70072 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 70072 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 24.6% of ZIP 70072 households are renters, while 75.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 70072 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 70072 compare to the rest of Marrero?

ZIP 70072 sits right at the Marrero citywide median of $1,668/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 70072 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 70072 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $1,668/mo, rent takes ~36% of ZIP 70072's median household income ($54,885/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 70072 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.85–4.25%
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