ZIP Code 70004 in Metairie, LA

Data Last Updated: January 1, 2026
City:Metairie, Louisiana
Parish:Jefferson Parish
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:1:34:20 AM
Population:No Population Data
Area Code:504
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:29.9839, -90.1526
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70004 Metairie, LA - A Business PO Box Hub

ZIP Code 70004, Metairie

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationJefferson County, LA
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points594 (213 businesses)
PO Boxes381
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 70001
Key Facts
  • This ZIP has no population because it serves only PO Boxes and businesses, not residential addresses
  • With 381 PO Boxes and 213 businesses, 70004 functions as a commercial mail hub for the Metairie area
  • The ZIP exists as a point location within ZIP 70001, which handles all street delivery for this part of Metairie
  • All mail records point to a single street (Johnson Street), indicating this serves one building or complex
  • Street delivery isn't available within 70004; businesses and residents receive carrier delivery through neighboring ZIPs

Overview

ZIP code 70004 is a PO Box-only ZIP in Metairie, Louisiana, located within Jefferson Parish on the outskirts of New Orleans. This isn't a residential area. It's a point-only ZIP with zero population and no defined geographic territory. The ZIP exists entirely within the boundaries of ZIP 70001, the main Metairie postal zone.

Postal Services

The post office maintains 381 PO Boxes and serves 213 businesses. All 91 ZIP+4 street records point to a single address: Johnson Street, with UNIT designations. This pattern indicates a single commercial building or business complex rather than a traditional neighborhood. Mail addressed to 70004 goes to PO Boxes at this location, while street delivery in Metairie uses the surrounding standard ZIPs like 70001, 70002, and 70005.

Location Context

Metairie is a major suburb immediately west of New Orleans. Nearby New Orleans neighborhoods include Uptown-Carrollton, Leonidas, Holly Grove, and Lakeview, all within about 2 miles. Residents and businesses in greater Metairie who need a dedicated PO Box address separate from their physical location use 70004. This setup is common for businesses wanting mail privacy or a consistent mailing address regardless of office moves.

Street Name Patterns

Single Building

All records point to Johnson Street with UNIT designations, indicating a single commercial building.

Nearby Areas

Uptown - Carrollton Leonidas Holly Grove Lakewood Lakeview

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 70004 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 10 business establishments, employing about 79 people with an annual payroll of $3,054,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:730Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:10Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$919,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$3,054,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:79Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 70004 is located in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, within the New Orleans-Metairie, LA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 35380) and Louisiana's 1st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 988,763 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 70004. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:New Orleans-Metairie, LASource: Census
CBSA Number:35380Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:988,763Source: Census
MSA:New Orleans, LA MSASource: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:01Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:4030.23 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:2250115Source: Census
Place Name:Metairie CDP; LouisianaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


70005 | | 70003

Schools in ZIP Code 70004


We could not locate which school district 70004 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Ella Dolhonde Elementary School 219 Severn Avenue
Metairie, LA 70001
District: Jefferson Parish School DistrictNearby
Haynes Academy School For Advanced Studies 1416 Metairie Road
Metairie, LA 70005
District: Jefferson Parish School DistrictNearby
John Martyn Community School 1108 Shrewsbury Road
Jefferson, LA 70121
District: Jefferson Parish School DistrictNearby
Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy 2012 Jefferson Hwy
Jefferson, LA 70121
District: Jefferson Parish School DistrictNearby
Jcfa-East 3401 Jefferson Hwy
Jefferson, LA 70121
District: UnknownNearby
Archbishop Rummel High School 1901 Severn Ave
Metairie, LA 70001
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Catherine Of Siena 400 Codifer Blvd
Metairie, LA 70005
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Christopher School 3900 Derbigny St
Metairie, LA 70001
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 70004


Chamberlain University-Louisiana 400 Labarre Road
Jefferson, LA 70121
Type: Post Secondary
Vanguard College Of Cosmetology-Metairie 3321 Hessmer Avenue
Metairie, LA 70002-4705
Type: Post Secondary
Blue Cliff College-Metairie 3200 Cleary Ave
Metairie, LA 70002-5714
Type: Post Secondary
Blue Cliff College 4436 Veterans Memorial Boulevard
Metairie, LA 70006-0000
Type: Post Secondary
Herzing University-New Orleans 3900 N. Causeway Blvd.
Metairie, LA 70002
Type: Post Secondary
Delgado Community College 615 City Park Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70119
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 1/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 1/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 1/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov