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Gretna, LA
City in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. ZIP codes: 70053.
Population
17,389
Land area
4sq mi
People per sq mi
4,309
ZIP codes
1
Gretna and its ZIP codes
Gretna at a glance
- Gretna is about 40 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- It is the 29th most populous of 488 cities and towns in Louisiana.
- Households here earn a median of $43,110 a year, 29% less than the Louisiana figure of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $257,400 (19% above Louisiana) and median rent is $1,060 a month.
Local data for Gretna, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gretna, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$43,110
Poverty rate
26.9%
Median home value
$257,400
Median rent
$1,060/mo
Homeownership
48.8%
Bachelor's or higher
24.5%
Median age
38.3
Average commute
25.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Honduran Americans (2,333), French Americans (1,328), German Americans (1,226).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson Parish. PPP loans are for Gretna.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$66,283
186,101 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,691
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$6.26B
FY 2026, $14,206 per person
PPP loans
$49.58M
922 loans, 5,421 jobs reported
How people get to work
Gretna, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.1%
- Carpooled11.0%
- Public transit1.3%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle2.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home7.9%
Average one-way commute: 25.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gretna, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
413
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
75,564
64.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 45°F
65.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gretna, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.9%
U.S. 33.3% +11.6 pts
Diabetes
17.7%
U.S. 12.1% +5.6 pts
Smoking
19.0%
U.S. 12.8% +6.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.8%
U.S. 11.1% +1.7 pts
ZIP codes in Gretna
1 in or overlapping Gretna. Population shown
Cities near Gretna
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TerrytownCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 3.7 |
| HarveyCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 6.5 |
| TimberlaneCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 1.5 |
| WoodmereCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 3.7 |
| MarreroCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 7.2 |
| ArabiCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 1.8 |
| EstelleCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 4.6 |
| WestwegoCity | 5.4 mi | 3.1 |
| New Orleans StationCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 5.2 |
| Belle ChasseCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 8.2 |
| ChalmetteCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 7.2 |
| Bridge CityCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 4.2 |
| JeffersonCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 2.7 |
| AvondaleCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 5.6 |
| MerauxCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 4.1 |
| ElmwoodCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 3.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gretna, LA in?
- Gretna is in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
- What ZIP codes are in Gretna, LA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Gretna include 70053.
- What is the population of Gretna, LA?
- About 17,389 people live in Gretna, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gretna?
- Nearby places include Terrytown (1.5 mi), Harvey (1.6 mi), Timberlane (2.2 mi), Woodmere (4 mi), Marrero (4.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023