ZIP Code 70005 — Metairie CDP, LA Demographics & Data

ZIP code 70005 covers Metairie, LA in Jefferson Parish with a population of about 23,257.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 46.0 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in telephone area code 504; U.S. House district LA-1; the NEW ORLEANS media market.

Metairie, LA sits in a university / college context (near herzing university-new orleans (1.9 mi)). Expect stronger interest in student housing, rentals, walkability, transit, and a younger adult age mix versus typical suburban ZIPs.

Median household income in ZIP 70005 is about $86,048 — about 15% above the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 8.4%; unemployment rate near 4.4%; 50.2% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 16.5 points above the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Education, and Professional services; about 11.5% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 3.7 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Median home value is about $381,000 — about 9% above the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,018 (about 12% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 65.0% (roughly in line with the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 70005 in Metairie, LA, a household would need roughly $105,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $2,447. That is about 22% above the local median household income ($86,048), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.

Climate normals for Metairie CDP, LA show little to no average snow and around 64.6 inches of annual precipitation.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 920 for ZIP 70005 (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.