Welcome to GRETNA, LA 70056
70056 is a densely populated, urban zip code in Gretna, Louisiana. The population is racially diverse, and mostly married couples. Housing prices here (average $96,600) are fairly typical for the New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner metro area.
The median age here is 33.0. There are 19,366 men and 20,898 women. The median age for men is 32.1 while for women the median age is 33.8.
70056 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 30 degrees latitude (same latitude as Lhasa, Tibet) and -90 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of -0.19 feet above sea level.
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Real Estate & Home Values in Gretna, LA
Average Home Value in 70056: $96,600
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: 40,264
- White Population: 23,832
- Black Population: 12,368
- Hispanic Population: 3,283
- Asian Population: 1,702
- Hawaiian Population: 18
- Indian Population: 238
- Male Population: 19,366
- Female Population: 20,898
- Median Age: 33.0
- Median Age of Males: 32.1
- Median Age of Females: 33.8
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: -90.0
- Latitude: 29.9
- Elevation: 0 feet above sea level
- Area code: 504
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The Economics
- Average House Value: $96,600
- Average Annual Household Income: $50,296
- Businesses: 673
- Employees: 8,079
- Annual Payroll: $225,762,000
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 70056 Zip Code
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- Primary Schools
- George Cox Elementary School
- 2630 Belle Chasse Highway
- Gretna, LA 70056
- (504) 394-5890
- Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School
- 950 Behrman Highway
- Terrytown, LA 70056
- (504) 393-8732
- Paul J. Solis Elementary School
- 2850 Mt Laurel Drive
- Gretna, LA 70056
- (504) 392-7867
- Terrytown Elementary School
- 550 East Forest Lawn Drive
- Terrytown, LA 70056
- (504) 366-7000
- Middle Schools
- Livaudais Junior High School
- 925 Lamar Avenue
- Terrytown, LA 70056
- (504) 393-7544
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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 70056 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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