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ZIP 70121

Pop. 10,558·Jefferson Parish·9th most expensive ZIP in Louisiana
Median rent (all units)
$1,785/mo
Year-over-Year
+20.9%
Month-over-Month
-4.9%
vs US Median
-$180
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ZIP 70121 · $1,785
More affordable than 53% 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
$21,420/yr
At $1,785/mo median
Location
StateLA
CountyJefferson Parish
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 20.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+20.9% YoY, -4.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 70121 (Jefferson, LA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 36.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
10,558
Median income
$59,562
Median age
43.7
Renters
40.9%
Age distribution
17.7%
20.6%
24.4%
16%
21.2%
Under 1817.7%
18–3420.6%
35–5424.4%
55–6416%
65+21.2%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
66.2%
18.3%
White66.2%
Black18.3%
Hispanic11.9%
Asian2.3%
Other1.3%
Education (25+)
22.4%
30.1%
36.5%
No HS diploma11.1%
HS diploma22.4%
Some college30.1%
Bachelor's+36.5%
Housing tenure
59.1%
40.9%
Owner59.1%
Renter40.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 70121 in Jefferson, LA has changed in 5 years

Income
$52,298 → $59,562
up 13.9%
Population
11,648 → 10,558
down 9.4%
Renter share
43.5% → 40.9%
-2.6 pts
Bachelor's+
34% → 36.5%
+2.5 pts
Median age
42.6 → 43.7
+1.1 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $52,298 in 2021 to $59,562 more recently. The population has contracted by 9.4% since 2021, moving from about 11,648 residents to roughly 10,558. Renters now make up 40.9% of households, compared with 43.5% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 36.5% of adults here, versus 34% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 70121 covers Jefferson, LA. The median rent here is $1,785/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 ($59,562/yr), ZIP 70121 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 20.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 70121?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 70121 (Jefferson, LA) is $1,785. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 70121 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 70121's median rent of $1,785/mo is $180 (9%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 70121 compare to other ZIPs in Louisiana?

ZIP 70121 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Louisiana, ranking #9 out of 91 ZIPs tracked at $1,785/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 70121?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $71,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,785/mo in ZIP 70121. The local median household income is $59,562/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 70121?

Rent in ZIP 70121 has increased 20.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 70121 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 70121 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,785/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($59,562/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 70121 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 70121 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 40.9% of ZIP 70121 households are renters, while 59.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 70121 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 70121 compare to the rest of Jefferson?

ZIP 70121 is more affordable than Jefferson overall. At $1,785/mo, it's $53 below the Jefferson citywide median of $1,838/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 70121 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 70121 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $1,785/mo, rent takes ~36% of ZIP 70121's median household income ($59,562/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 70121 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.85–4.25%
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