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U.S. ZIP Code · LA70053

Jefferson Parish · New Orleans-Metairie, LA

Typical home value

$223,357[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-3.2%
5-year / yr
-4.8%
10-year / yr
-0.1%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-21.4%
vs metro
-2.8%
vs state
+22.9%
ZIP 70053 location in LA
Location of ZIP 70053 in LA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 70053 is worth $223,357 — 2.8% below the New Orleans-Metairie, LA median. Over the past year, values have fallen 3.2%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,473 a month — a 7.9% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.7%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,473[2]
Gross yield
7.9%[2]
Cap rate
4.7%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,480[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Jefferson Parish. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively High[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Very High
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively High
Hurricane
Very High
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population
16,621[3]
Median household income
$39,950[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Jefferson Parish over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-2,025[5]
Moved in
8,798
Moved out
10,823

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
8
Elementary
5
Middle
1
High
2
  • Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Jefferson Parish

    737 students

  • Young Audiences Charter High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Jefferson Parish

    596 students

  • Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies

    High · Grades 6–12 · Jefferson Parish

    541 students

  • McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Jefferson Parish

    387 students

  • Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Jefferson Parish

    366 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield7.9%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.7%
Annual rent$17,670

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,129
Loan principal$178,686
Down payment$44,671
Total interest paid$227,904

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio0.98
Monthly cost to own$1,438
Monthly rent$1,473

Owning and renting are roughly even.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
11th percentile[1]
Rental yield
67th percentile[2]
Property tax
72nd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 70053?
The typical home in 70053 is worth $223,357, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 70053?
Home values in 70053 are down 3.2% over the past year, and down 4.8% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 70053?
A typical home in 70053 rents for about $1,473 a month, a gross rental yield of 7.9%.
What is the property tax rate in 70053?
The effective property tax rate in 70053 is 0.7% — roughly $1,480 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 70053?
ZIP code 70053 has a population of 16,621 and a median household income of $39,950.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • New Orleans, LA

    Typical home
    $222,574
    Gross yield
    7.7%
  • Arabi CDP, LA

    Typical home
    $219,480
    Gross yield
  • St. Rose CDP, LA

    Typical home
    $229,601
    Gross yield
  • Ama CDP, LA

    Typical home
    $229,774
    Gross yield
  • New Orleans, LA

    Typical home
    $231,773
    Gross yield
    8.5%
  • Marrero CDP, LA

    Typical home
    $232,507
    Gross yield
    8.6%

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