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Marrero, LA
Census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. ZIP codes: 70072.
Population
32,540
Land area
7.2sq mi
People per sq mi
4,520
ZIP codes
1
Marrero and its ZIP codes
Marrero at a glance
- Marrero is about 42 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 12th among 488 cities and towns in Louisiana.
- The median household income is $41,402, 32% below the Louisiana median of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $169,800 (22% below Louisiana) and median rent is $1,042 a month.
Local data for Marrero, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Marrero, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,402
Poverty rate
23.0%
Median home value
$169,800
Median rent
$1,042/mo
Homeownership
66.1%
Bachelor's or higher
14.3%
Median age
39.3
Average commute
23.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (3,100), German Americans (1,971), Italian Americans (1,760).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson Parish. PPP loans are for Marrero.
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
$6.3B
FY 2026, $14,206 per person
How people get to work
Marrero, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.1%
- Carpooled15.1%
- Public transit1.5%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home5.6%
Average one-way commute: 23.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Marrero, 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
94° / 47°F
64.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Marrero, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.1%
U.S. 33.3% +12.8 pts
Diabetes
20.1%
U.S. 12.1% +8.0 pts
Smoking
19.3%
U.S. 12.8% +6.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.0%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Marrero
1 in or overlapping Marrero. Population shown
Cities near Marrero
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WestwegoCity | 1.9 mi | 3.1 |
| EstelleCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 4.6 |
| HarveyCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 6.5 |
| WoodmereCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 3.7 |
| GretnaCity | 4.2 mi | 4 |
| Bridge CityCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 4.2 |
| AvondaleCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 5.6 |
| TimberlaneCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 1.5 |
| TerrytownCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 3.7 |
| JeffersonCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 2.7 |
| ElmwoodCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 3.8 |
| New Orleans StationCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 5.2 |
| HarahanCity | 6.8 mi | 2 |
| River RidgeCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 2.8 |
| Belle ChasseCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 8.2 |
| WaggamanCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 5.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Marrero, LA in?
- Marrero is in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
- What ZIP codes are in Marrero, LA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Marrero include 70072.
- What is the population of Marrero, LA?
- About 32,540 people live in Marrero, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Marrero?
- Nearby places include Westwego (1.9 mi), Estelle (2.9 mi), Harvey (3.1 mi), Woodmere (3.5 mi), Gretna (4.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023