The U.S. ZIP Code 70001 is associated with Metairie, LA in Jefferson Parish County. An estimated 31.5% in this Louisiana region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $32,981. The median household income is $53,575, while about 12% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median age in ZIP Code 70001 is approximately 40.3 years, and 21.8% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older. The current population estimate for this region is 39,447.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 70001 is $53,575, while the region's mean household income is $71,509. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $32,981. The per capita income in ZIP Code 70001 of $32,981 is approximately 18.11% more than the per capita income in Louisiana overall of $27,923. An estimated 11.8% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately24.21% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 16.9% of the population in 70001 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 13.8% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 4.3% of 70001 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 6.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 5.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 11.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 11.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 13.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 16.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 13.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 4.7% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 4.3% |
Residents of ZIP Code 70001 are older than average. The median age of 40.3 years in ZIP Code 70001 is approximately 5.77% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 81.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 21.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 17.2% of the population in 70001 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 13.7% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.8% of 70001 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.2% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.7% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.0% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.4% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.2% |
| 25 to 34 years | 17.2% |
| 35 to 44 years | 13.7% |
| 45 to 54 years | 13.0% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.3% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.3% |
| 65 to 74 years | 10.6% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.6% |
| 85 years and over | 2.8% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 70001 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 70001 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 91.2% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 70001, 91.3% of the population graduated high school, while 31.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 10.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 30.6% in this Jefferson Parish County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 3.6% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 5.1% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 30.6% |
| Some college, no degree | 23.4% |
| Associate's degree | 5.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 20.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 10.7% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 70001, 98.5% is one race, while 1.5% are two or more races. Approximately 16.8% of 70001 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 70001 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (80.1%), followed by Black or African American (13.6%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 80.1% |
| Black or African American | 13.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3.3% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 3.9% |
In ZIP Code 70001, 82.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 13.4% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.8% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.2% of homes. Lastly, 0.5% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Jefferson Parish County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 82.1% |
| Spanish | 13.4% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 2.8% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.2% |
| Other languages | 0.5% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 70001, an estimated 26.8% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 18.7% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 0.4% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Jefferson Parish County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 6.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 9.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 12.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 26.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 18.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 15.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 7.6% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 2.8% |
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 70001 | 7.76¢/kWh | 7.75¢/kWh | 4.4¢/kWh |
| Louisiana | 14.16¢/kWh | 12.93¢/kWh | 7.25¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.83¢/kWh | 13.92¢/kWh | 8.58¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 70001 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.76 | ||
| Feb | 5.1 | ||
| Mar | 5.65 | ||
| Apr | 5.82 | ||
| May | 5.71 | ||
| Jun | 5.28 | ||
| Jul | 5.15 | ||
| Aug | 5.35 | ||
| Sep | 5.64 | ||
| Oct | 5.88 | ||
| Nov | 5.47 | ||
| Dec | 4.49 |
In 70001, 68.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 20.4 minutes. Approximately 20.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 70001 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 12.8% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.2% of 70001 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.2% |
| Construction | 11.3% |
| Manufacturing | 3.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 4.1% |
| Retail trade | 9.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 5.4% |
| Information | 1.4% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 7.3% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 12.4% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 20.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 12.8% |
| Other services, except public administration | 6.9% |
| Public administration | 4.2% |