ZIP Code 70062

In ZIP code 70062, which covers part of Metairie, households bring in a median of $51,477 a year, or roughly $25,502 per person. With a median home value of $200,300 and a county property tax rate of 0.52%, annual property taxes on such a home come to about $1,042. Sales tax in the area totals 5.00%, so everyday purchases carry a lighter add-on than in many places. Together these figures sketch a community where housing costs stay within reach of local earnings, and the tax load on both property and purchases takes a smaller bite out of the annual budget.