ZIP Code 70073 in Marrero, LA

Data Last Updated: March 1, 2026
City:Marrero, Louisiana
Parish:Jefferson Parish
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:8:56:11 AM
Population:No Population Data
Area Codes:504 / 985
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:29.8992, -90.1005
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70073 Marrero, LA - A Commercial PO Box Hub

ZIP Code 70073, Marrero

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationJefferson County, LA
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points869 (195 businesses)
PO Boxes674
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 70072
Key Facts
  • This ZIP code is classified as PO Box only but exists as a point location within the larger 70072 Marrero ZIP code.
  • The facility maintains 674 PO Boxes and serves 195 business delivery points, making it a commercial mail hub.
  • All 130 street delivery records point to a single location on Lapalco Boulevard with unit designations.
  • There's no residential population assigned to this ZIP since it functions as a mail facility within Marrero.
  • Located in Jefferson Parish, this ZIP sits just a few miles from New Orleans neighborhoods across the Mississippi River.

Postal Overview

ZIP code 70073 is a PO Box-only designation within the Marrero community of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, just across the Mississippi River from New Orleans. It isn't a separate town but rather a postal point embedded within the larger 70072 Marrero ZIP code. The 674 PO Boxes at this location serve residents and businesses who prefer or need a dedicated mail facility.

The Lapalco Boulevard Location

All street-type delivery records for 70073 point to a single address: Lapalco Boulevard. This commercial corridor runs through Marrero and hosts the facility that anchors this ZIP code. The 130 ZIP+4 records on Lapalco Blvd include unit designations, indicating a multi-tenant commercial or office complex. Combined with 195 business delivery points, this suggests the ZIP serves a concentrated commercial hub rather than a residential neighborhood.

Location Context

Marrero sits in the New Orleans metropolitan area, within a few miles of historic neighborhoods like the Irish Channel, Uptown-Carrollton, and Central City-Garden District. For most local residents, standard delivery comes through ZIP 70072. Those using 70073 typically do so for business purposes or to maintain a separate mailing address at this Lapalco Boulevard location.

Street Name Patterns

Commercial Corridor Single Location

All delivery records point to Lapalco Boulevard, a major commercial corridor in Marrero.

Nearby Areas

West Riverside Uptown - Carrollton Central City - Garden Irish Channel East Riverside

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 70073 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 6 business establishments, employing about 28 people with an annual payroll of $511,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:1,114Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:6Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$140,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$511,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:28Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 70073 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 70073. 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:2248785Source: Census
Place Name:Marrero CDP; LouisianaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


70075 | | 70072

Schools in ZIP Code 70073


We could not locate which school district 70073 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.

L.h. Marrero Middle School 4100 Seventh Street
Marrero, LA 70072
District: Jefferson Parish School DistrictNearby
Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School 500 Pine Street
Marrero, LA 70072
District: Jefferson Parish School DistrictNearby
Joseph A. Cuillier Sr. Career Center 1429-B Ames Boulevard
Marrero, LA 70072
District: Jefferson Parish School DistrictNearby
Lincoln School For The Arts 1429 Ames Blvd.
Marrero, LA 70072
District: Jefferson Parish School DistrictNearby
Ella C. Pittman Elementary School 3800 Thirteenth Street
Harvey, LA 70058
District: Jefferson Parish School DistrictNearby
Conquering Word Christin Academy Westbank 812 Ave F
Marrero, LA 70072
District: Private SchoolNearby
Immaculate Conception School 4520 6th St
Marrero, LA 70072
District: Private SchoolNearby
Archbishop Shaw High School 1000 Salesian Ln
Marrero, LA 70072
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 70073


Bridges Christian College 2524 Napoleon Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70115-6305
Type: Post Secondary
Loyola University New Orleans 6363 Saint Charles Ave
New Orleans, LA 70118-6143
Type: Post Secondary
Tulane University Of Louisiana 6823 St. Charles Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70118-5698
Type: Post Secondary
Relay Graduate School Of Education - New Orleans 639 Loyola Ave, Suite 1860
New Orleans, LA 70113
Type: Post Secondary
Nationsuniversity 650 Poydras St, Ste 1400, Pmb 133
New Orleans, LA 70130
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.

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  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
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