ZIP Code · LA

ZIP 70094

Part of Westwego, LA

Pop. 32,130·Jefferson Parish·31st most expensive ZIP in Louisiana

Median rent (all units)

$1,535/mo

Year-over-Year

Stable

Month-over-Month

+0.1%

vs US Median

-$397

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 70094 · $1,535

More affordable than 71% 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

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Louisiana

Rent in ZIP 70094 changed +1.7% over the year to September 2026. Across the 75 Louisiana ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.0%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($53,597) is $1,340 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 70002, 7 miles away, rents for 18% less ($1,264/mo), about $3,300 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 70094. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$18,420/yr

At $1,535/mo median

Location

CityWestwego

StateLA

CountyJefferson Parish

Rent Market Meter

Balanced Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.

Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +0.1% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 70094 (Westwego, LA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 16.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

32,130

Median income

$53,597

Median age

37.7

Renters

35.8%

Age distribution

25.8%

21.8%

24.6%

12.8%

15%

Under 1825.8%

18–3421.8%

35–5424.6%

55–6412.8%

65+15%

Gender

49.6%

50.4%

Male49.6%

Female50.4%

Race & ethnicity

34.8%

46.6%

13.1%

White34.8%

Black46.6%

Hispanic13.1%

Asian3.6%

Other2%

Education (25+)

20%

35.5%

28.2%

16.3%

No HS diploma20%

HS diploma35.5%

Some college28.2%

Bachelor's+16.3%

Housing tenure

64.2%

35.8%

Owner64.2%

Renter35.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 70094 in Westwego, LA has changed in 5 years

Income

$41,909 → $53,597

up 27.9%

Population

32,420 → 32,130

down 0.9%

Renter share

38.4% → 35.8%

-2.6 pts

Bachelor's+

11.2% → 16.3%

+5.1 pts

Median age

35.8 → 37.7

+1.9 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $41,909 to $53,597 across the same window, up 27.9% versus 2021. The renter share has eased from 38.4% to 35.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 11.2% to 16.3% across the same window.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 70094 covers Westwego, LA. The median rent here is $1,535/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 34% of local median household income ($53,597/yr), ZIP 70094 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 70094?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $61,000/year (about $29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,535/mo in ZIP 70094. The local median household income is $53,597/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 70094?

Rent in ZIP 70094 has been roughly flat over the past year, a 0.0% change.

How does ZIP 70094 compare to other ZIPs in Louisiana?

ZIP 70094 is one of the pricier among Louisiana ZIP codes for rent, ranking #31 of 92 at $1,535/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 70094 changed +1.7%, against a typical +3.0% across the 75 Louisiana ZIP codes Zillow tracks.