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Metairie, LA

Census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. ZIP codes: 70001, 70002, 70003, 70005, 70006.

Population

139,729

Land area

23.2sq mi

People per sq mi

6,033

ZIP codes

5

Metairie and its ZIP codes

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Metairie at a glance

  • Metairie is about 57 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 4th among 488 cities and towns in Louisiana.
  • The median household income is $73,042, 20% above the Louisiana median of $60,756.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $327,500 (51% above Louisiana) and median rent is $1,175 a month.

Local data for Metairie, LA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Metairie, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$73,042

Poverty rate

12.5%

Median home value

$327,500

Median rent

$1,175/mo

Homeownership

62.1%

Bachelor's or higher

41.2%

Median age

41.3

Average commute

21.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (19,646), German Americans (19,486), Italian Americans (18,136).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson Parish. PPP loans are for Metairie.

Details

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

$610M

8,307 loans, 69,962 jobs reported

Jefferson Parish economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Metairie, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone76.7%
  • Carpooled9.2%
  • Public transit0.8%
  • Walked1.7%
  • Bicycle0.1%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
  • Worked from home10.5%

Average one-way commute: 21.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Metairie, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

91° / 46°F

63.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Metairie, LA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.1%

U.S. 33.3% +4.8 pts

Diabetes

13.4%

U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts

Smoking

12.7%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

9.0%

U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts

ZIP codes in Metairie

5 in or overlapping Metairie. Population shown

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Cities near Metairie

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
JeffersonCensus-designated place3.4 mi2.7
ElmwoodCensus-designated place3.5 mi3.8
River RidgeCensus-designated place4 mi2.8
HarahanCity4.1 mi2
KennerCity4.7 mi14.9
Bridge CityCensus-designated place5 mi4.2
WaggamanCensus-designated place5.8 mi5.7
AvondaleCensus-designated place6.7 mi5.6
WestwegoCity7.3 mi3.1
AmaCensus-designated place8 mi3.5
St. RoseCensus-designated place8.1 mi6.6
MarreroCensus-designated place8.9 mi7.2
GretnaCity10 mi4
HarveyCensus-designated place10 mi6.5
ArabiCensus-designated place11 mi1.8
TerrytownCensus-designated place11 mi3.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Metairie, LA in?
Metairie is in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
What ZIP codes are in Metairie, LA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Metairie include 70001, 70002, 70003, 70005, 70006.
What is the population of Metairie, LA?
About 139,729 people live in Metairie, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Metairie?
Nearby places include Jefferson (3.4 mi), Elmwood (3.5 mi), River Ridge (4 mi), Harahan (4.1 mi), Kenner (4.7 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023