ZIP Code 70006

Households in ZIP 70006, centered on Metairie, bring in a median of $76,505 a year, or about $36,987 per person. With home values averaging $344,800 and the county property tax rate at 0.52%, annual property taxes run near $1,793 — a slice of income many owners can absorb without strain. Sales tax across the area totals 5.00%, so everyday purchases take a smaller bite than in many metros. Together, these figures leave room in the budget for savings, debt payments, or other priorities, even as housing costs claim a meaningful share.