ZIP Code 70054 in Gretna, LA

Data Last Updated: March 1, 2026
City:Gretna, Louisiana
Parish:Jefferson Parish
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:8:55:59 AM
Population:No Population Data
Area Codes:504 / 985
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:29.9145, -90.0537
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70054 - Gretna, LA

ZIP Code 70054, Gretna

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationJefferson County, LA
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points764 (255 businesses)
PO Boxes509
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 70053
Key Facts
  • This is a PO Box-only ZIP code serving Gretna, while the neighboring 70053 ZIP code provides street delivery to homes and businesses.
  • The post office maintains 509 PO Boxes, primarily serving the 255 businesses that prefer centralized mail pickup.
  • Gretna has full city carrier delivery with 2 routes covering Gretna Boulevard and 3rd Street through the companion ZIP code.
  • The ZIP code's 203 ZIP+4 records include 152 street-based records and 51 PO Box records, showing the dual-ZIP structure.
  • Located in Jefferson Parish directly across the Mississippi River from New Orleans, about 1.5 miles from the Algiers neighborhood.

Postal Services

The post office maintains 509 PO Boxes serving 255 businesses and local residents who prefer box service over street delivery. While Gretna has full street delivery infrastructure with 2 city carrier routes covering areas along Gretna Boulevard and 3rd Street, this particular ZIP exists solely for those who choose PO Box service. Most Gretna residents receive mail at their homes and businesses through the neighboring 70053 ZIP code, making this a supplemental service rather than the primary delivery method for the community.

Street Name Patterns

Numbered Grid Municipal Named

The street names reflect a traditional Louisiana town layout with a main boulevard named for the city and a simple numbered street grid. Gretna Boulevard dominates with 109 delivery records, while 3rd Street adds another 43 records.

Nearby Areas

Algiers Tall Timbers - Brechtel Fischer Development Neighborhood Whitney Behrman

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 70054 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 18 business establishments, employing about 301 people with an annual payroll of $31,445,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:816Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:18Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$7,349,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$31,445,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:301Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 70054 is located in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, within the New Orleans-Metairie, LA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 35380) and Louisiana's 2nd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 1,167,764 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 70054. 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:1,167,764Source: Census
MSA:New Orleans, LA MSASource: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:02Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:1268.48 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:2231915Source: Census
Place Name:Gretna city; LouisianaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


70055 | | 70053

Schools in ZIP Code 70054


We could not locate which school district 70054 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.

Gretna No. 2 Academy For Advanced Studies 701 Amelia Street
Gretna, LA 70053
District: Jefferson Parish School DistrictNearby
William Hart Elementary School 2001 Hancock Street
Gretna, LA 70053
District: Jefferson Parish School DistrictNearby
Ruppel Academie Francaise 815 Huey P Long Ave
Gretna, LA 70053
District: Jefferson Parish School DistrictNearby
Frederick Douglass Community School 1400 Huey P Long Ave
Gretna, LA 70053
District: Jefferson Parish School DistrictNearby
Mcdonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School 1200 Jefferson Street
Gretna, LA 70053
District: Jefferson Parish School DistrictNearby
St Anthony School 900 Franklin Ave
Gretna, LA 70053
District: Private SchoolNearby
Raphael Academy 500 Soraparu St
New Orleans, LA 70130
District: Private SchoolNearby
Stepping Stones Montessori 552 Terry Pkwy
Terrytown, LA 70056
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 70054


My Le's Beauty College 601 Terry Parkway Ste. A
Gretna, LA 70056
Type: Post Secondary
Stevensons Academy Of Hair Design 401 Opelousas Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70114
Type: Post Secondary
Nationsuniversity 650 Poydras St, Ste 1400, Pmb 133
New Orleans, LA 70130
Type: Post Secondary
Relay Graduate School Of Education - New Orleans 639 Loyola Ave, Suite 1860
New Orleans, LA 70113
Type: Post Secondary
Bridges Christian College 2524 Napoleon Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70115-6305
Type: Post Secondary
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans 433 Bolivar St
New Orleans, LA 70112-2223
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 March 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 3/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 3/1/2026], 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: 3/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov