ZIP Code · LA

ZIP 70072

Part of Marrero, LA

Pop. 55,693·Jefferson Parish·16th most expensive ZIP in Louisiana

Median rent (all units)

$1,683/mo

Year-over-Year

-5.8%

Month-over-Month

-0.6%

vs US Median

-$249

Reported rents

Falling (Monthly)

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ZIP 70072 · $1,683

More affordable than 59% 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

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 70072 is 7% below its high of $1,810 in March 2026, at $1,683 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Louisiana

Rent in ZIP 70072 changed -5.8% 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 6 months in a row, and rose in 3 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($54,885) is $1,372 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 70058, 4 miles away, rents for 24% less ($1,285/mo), about $4,800 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 70072. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$20,196/yr

At $1,683/mo median

Location

CityMarrero

StateLA

CountyJefferson Parish

Rent Market Meter

Strong Renter's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are down 5.8% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (-5.8% YoY, -0.6% 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 70072 covers Marrero, LA. The median rent here is $1,683/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 37% of local median household income ($54,885/yr), ZIP 70072 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 5.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 (about $32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,683/mo in ZIP 70072. The local median household income is $54,885/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 70072?

Rent in ZIP 70072 has fallen 5.8% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 7% below its high of $1,810 in March 2026.

How does ZIP 70072 compare to other ZIPs in Louisiana?

ZIP 70072 is one of the pricier among Louisiana ZIP codes for rent, ranking #16 of 92 at $1,683/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 70072 changed -5.8%, against a typical +3.0% across the 75 Louisiana ZIP codes Zillow tracks.