ZIP Code 70053

In ZIP code 70053, near Metairie, homes carry a median value of $241,300 while the county-level effective property tax rate sits at 0.52%, yielding an annual tax bill of roughly $1,255. With median household income at $39,950, that levy absorbs about 3.1% of a year's earnings. Per-capita income reaches $27,614. A combined sales tax rate of 5.00% applies to purchases. The gap between what homes cost and what households bring in shapes daily life here: property taxes alone claim a noticeable slice of income, and buyers weighing a purchase must account for both the tax bill and the 5.00% sales tax on goods.