Metairie CDP, LA

ZIP 70003 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Metairie CDP, LA (70003)

Median Income

$76,151

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,572

Wealth inflow

Population

39,714

Unemployment

4.9%

1.2pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,572 for ZIP 70003 (Metairie CDP, LA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

4.9%+34% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.5%-59% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

11.2%-4% vs US avg

639

Establishments

8,174

Employees

~13 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining1.6%
Construction8.9%
Manufacturing4.5%
Wholesale trade4.1%
Retail trade10.7%
Transportation, utilities5.5%
Information0.8%
Finance, insurance, real estate7.3%
Professional, scientific, management11.2%
Education, health care, social21.9%
Arts, entertainment, food services11.4%
Other services7.4%
Public administration4.6%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 70003 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 4.3%, median income fell 1.3% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 6.1%.

Median Income

$76,151

+1% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate