ZIP Code 70121

In ZIP code 70121, near Metairie, homes carry a median value of $247,900 while the county-level effective property tax rate sits at 0.52%. That combination yields a yearly property tax bill of roughly $1,289. Households here earn a median of $59,562, so the tax equals about 2.2% of that income, and per-capita income reaches $41,235. A 5.00% combined sales tax applies to purchases. The gap between home values and earnings means buyers should weigh mortgage costs alongside these taxes, since the rate is fixed but assessed value can shift over time.