Welcome to GRETNA, LA 70053
70053 is a densely populated, urban zip code in Gretna, Louisiana. Median household income here ($28,052) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is racially diverse, and mostly single. The average house value here ($77,000) is lower than in the New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner metro area as a whole, so this could be a great place to look for housing bargains.
The median age here is 35.5. There are 8,378 men and 8,366 women. The median age for men is 34.1 while for women the median age is 36.8.
70053 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 30 degrees latitude (same latitude as Wuhan, China) and -90 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 1.19 feet above sea level.
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Real Estate & Home Values in Gretna, LA
Average Home Value in 70053: $77,000
Home Buyer and Seller Resources
- Obama's Loan Modification Plan Explained
- Loan Modification: Is it Right for You?
- $8,000 Tax Credit for First Time Homebuyers
- First Time Homebuyers Guide
- Financial Assistance for First Time Homebuyers
- Do You Qualify for an FHA Loan?
- All About Credit Scores & Credit Reports
- How to Avoid Foreclosure
- What Is A Short Sale?
- What Is A Deed-In-Lieu?
- How to Buy a HUD Home
- How to Sell Your Home In a Down Market
- 2009 Mortgage Bailout Explained
- Obama Stimulus Plan FAQ
Demographics
- Total Population: 16,744
- White Population: 9,323
- Black Population: 6,083
- Hispanic Population: 1,040
- Asian Population: 507
- Hawaiian Population: 9
- Indian Population: 101
- Male Population: 8,378
- Female Population: 8,366
- Median Age: 35.5
- Median Age of Males: 34.1
- Median Age of Females: 36.8
Geography
- Region: South
- Division: West South Central
- State: Louisiana
- CSA Name: New Orleans-Metairie-Bogalusa, LA
- CBSA Type: Metropolitan
- CBSA Name: New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner LA
- County: Jefferson
- City: Gretna
- Longitude: -90.1
- Latitude: 29.9
- Elevation: 1 feet above sea level
- Area code: 504
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The Economics
- Average House Value: $77,000
- Average Annual Household Income: $37,387
- Businesses: 669
- Employees: 8,353
- Annual Payroll: $178,646,000
The Politics
- Congressional District: 01, 02
- Congressional District Land Area: 2402.0, 265.0
- Sr Senator: David Vitter (R)
- Jr Senator: Mary L. Landrieu (D)
- US House Representative: Bobby Jindal (R)
Other Stuff
- County FIPS Code: 051
- State FIPS Code: 22
Schools in 70053 Zip Code
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- Primary Schools
- Frederick Douglass Elementary School
- 1400 Huey P Long Avenue
- Gretna, LA 70053
- (504) 368-5962
- Gretna #2 Kindergarten Center
- 701 Amelia Street
- Gretna, LA 70053
- (504) 366-3582
- Kate Middleton Elementary School
- 1407 Virgil Street
- Gretna, LA 70053
- (504) 366-8164
- Mcdonogh #26 Elementary School
- 1200 Jefferson Street
- Gretna, LA 70053
- (504) 362-9929
- Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School
- 1130 Gretna Boulevard
- Gretna, LA 70053
- (504) 366-1660
- William Hart Elementary School
- 2001 Hancock Street
- Gretna, LA 70053
- (504) 366-4346
- Middle Schools
- Gretna Junior High School
- 910 Gretna Boulevard
- Gretna, LA 70053
- (504) 366-0120
- Other Schools
- Gretna No. 2 Academy For Advanced Studies
- 701 Amelia Street
- Gretna, LA 70053
- (504) 366-3582
- Thomas Jefferson Academy For Advanced Studies
- 815 Huey P Long Avenue
- Gretna, LA 70053
- (504) 349-8653
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Sex Offender Information
For most citizens, the easiest method to obtain accurate and timely sex offender information for their local area is to visit their state sex offender registry website. States are required to provide this information for free. You do not need to pay for this information.
In the 70053 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://www.lasocpr.lsp.org/socpr/. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.
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