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| City: | Kenner, Louisiana |
| Parish: | Jefferson Parish |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:49:26 PM |
| Population: | 51,484 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 504 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 30.0287, -90.2712 |
| Land Area: | 8.049 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 70065 has 51,484 residents and 19,425 households (average 2.63 persons per household). The median age is 39.9 years, slightly older than the state (38.1) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.1% male and 51.9% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (48.6%, much lower than the state average of 57.1% and well below the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (30.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 30.5%, which is much higher than the state average (6.9%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than the state average (3.1%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 51,484Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 48,936Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 55,282Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 6,396.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $67,285Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 19,425Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $260,700Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.63Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.19Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 51,356 | 50,957 | 50,989 | 52,069 | 51,986 | 52,012 | 52,046 | 51,377 | 50,752 | 50,973 | 50,517 | 50,210 | 48,979 | 48,936 |
| Decennial Census | 51,116 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 51,484 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 39.9
Male Median Age: 38.5
Female Median Age: 41.1
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 1,435 | 1,633 | 1,721 | 1,571 | 1,513 | 1,603 | 1,653 | 1,696 | 1,532 | 1,430 | 1,474 | 1,625 | 1,629 | 1,505 | 1,285 | 715 | 449 | 298 |
| Female | 1,507 | 1,598 | 1,763 | 1,417 | 1,516 | 1,571 | 1,727 | 1,871 | 1,598 | 1,544 | 1,539 | 1,786 | 1,865 | 1,788 | 1,488 | 943 | 576 | 620 |
| Total | 2,942 | 3,231 | 3,484 | 2,988 | 3,029 | 3,174 | 3,380 | 3,567 | 3,130 | 2,974 | 3,013 | 3,411 | 3,494 | 3,293 | 2,773 | 1,658 | 1,025 | 918 |
| White: | 25,044 | 41.77% |
| Black: | 8,744 | 14.59% |
| Hispanic:* | 15,688 | 26.17% |
| Asian: | 2,914 | 4.86% |
| American Indian: | 277 | 0.46% |
| Hawaiian: | 23 | 0.04% |
| Other: | 7,260 | 12.11% |
| Total: | 59,950 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 24,767 | 48.11% | 38.5 years |
| Females: | 26,717 | 51.89% | 41.1 years |
| Total: | 51,484 | 100% | 39.9 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 38,016 | 77.69% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 1,249 | 2.55% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 5,777 | 11.81% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 3,894 | 19.76% |
| Total Population: | 48,936 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 39,265 | 80.24% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 9,671 | 19.76% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $67,285, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $12,337 (22.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $7,718. Family households earn a median of $88,259 versus $44,058 for nonfamily households (a difference of $44,201). By gender, male median income is $58,566 and female is $44,445, which is well under the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $14,121 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 64.8%, which is slightly above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.6%, which is narrowly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (37.9%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $54,948 | $56,634 | $53,282 | $54,685 | $54,159 | $56,480 | $57,712 | $59,243 | $59,567 | $57,206 | $62,862 | $63,379 | $65,899 | $67,285 |
| Median Family Income | $64,220 | $65,651 | $65,234 | $67,977 | $67,488 | $68,987 | $70,319 | $72,286 | $72,570 | $73,484 | $79,484 | $86,029 | $87,946 | $88,259 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $34,462 | $35,006 | $34,326 | $34,497 | $34,779 | $36,182 | $37,348 | $39,398 | $39,409 | $36,602 | $40,828 | $45,456 | $45,930 | $44,058 |
| Median Male Income | $45,198 | $47,222 | $48,894 | $46,781 | $44,055 | $47,057 | $47,018 | $51,429 | $50,938 | $51,849 | $52,903 | $57,989 | $57,216 | $58,566 |
| Median Female Income | $32,645 | $33,657 | $34,393 | $34,745 | $34,347 | $36,162 | $36,503 | $38,737 | $39,268 | $38,188 | $41,018 | $42,455 | $42,310 | $44,445 |
| Employed: | 23,989 | 61.23% |
| Unemployed: | 1,174 | 3.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 14,014 | 35.77% |
| Total: | 39,177 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 9,087 | 37.88% |
| Service: | 3,986 | 16.62% |
| Sales and Office: | 4,997 | 20.83% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 3,392 | 14.14% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 2,527 | 10.53% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 23,989 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $260,700, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $65,100 (33.28%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $67,200. The median gross rent is $1,161, which is far less than the national median ($1,413), is up $205 (21.44%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $175. Of occupied housing, owners make up 65.96% (53.49% with a mortgage, 46.51% free-and-clear) and renters 34.04% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 8.93%, which is much lower than the national rate (10.12%).
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $195,600 | $193,500 | $188,500 | $181,900 | $182,400 | $180,000 | $183,300 | $188,900 | $193,500 | $201,900 | $209,100 | $242,200 | $255,800 | $260,700 |
| Less than $500: | 17 | 0.25% |
| $500 to $999: | 2,280 | 33.48% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 2,730 | 40.08% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 1,017 | 14.93% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 248 | 3.64% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 26 | 0.38% |
| $3,000 or more: | 99 | 1.45% |
| No Rent: | 394 | 5.78% |
| Total: | 6,811 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $956 | $978 | $956 | $971 | $957 | $965 | $978 | $991 | $986 | $1,007 | $999 | $1,083 | $1,123 | $1,161 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 7,059 | 35.28% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 6,139 | 30.68% |
| Renter Occupied: | 6,811 | 34.04% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 20,009 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 20,009 | 91.07% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 1,962 | 8.93% |
| Total Housing Units: | 21,971 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 14,691 | 66.87% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 7,135 | 32.47% |
| Other Units: | 145 | 0.66% |
| Total Housing Units: | 21,971 | 100% |
In 2024, 32.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is falls below the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 87.30%, which is modestly below the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 12.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 9.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 0.10 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.30 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (47.71%). College enrollment is 23.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 2,081 | 5.91% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,382 | 6.76% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 9,048 | 25.68% |
| Some college, no degree: | 7,534 | 21.38% |
| Associate's degree: | 2,640 | 7.49% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 7,793 | 22.12% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,759 | 10.67% |
| Total: | 35,237 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 30,774 | 87.33% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 11,552 | 32.78% |
| Private Insurance: | 26,732 | 63.11% |
| Public Insurance: | 20,576 | 48.58% |
| No Insurance: | 6,146 | 14.51% |
| Total: | 42,357 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 47,308 | 111.69% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 9.2% | 8.6% | 9.8% | 9.4% | 9.9% | 10.2% | 11.3% | 12.3% | 12.6% | 12.2% | 11.2% | 9.9% | 9.3% | 9.5% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 532 | 5.17% |
| Kindergarten: | 441 | 4.28% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,913 | 47.71% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,960 | 19.03% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,451 | 23.80% |
| Total: | 10,297 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 973 | 9.45% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 7,314 | 71.03% |
ZIP Code 70065 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 780 business establishments, employing about 10,050 people with an annual payroll of $487,935,000. USPS data shows 21,020 residential mailboxes and 962 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 21,020Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 962Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 21,977Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 16,019Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 4,461Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 780Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $124,284,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $487,935,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 10,050Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 70065 is located in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, within the New Orleans-Metairie, LA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 35380) and Louisiana's 1st and 2nd Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 1,167,764 people, about 4.41% of whom live in ZIP Code 70065. It covers 8.049 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.449 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: | 8.049 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.449 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 01,02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 4030.23, 1268.48 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 2239475Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Kenner city; LouisianaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 70065 is in the Jefferson Parish School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 8 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
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.