ZIP code 70056
Where is ZIP code 70056?
Gretna, Louisiana
Jefferson Parish · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 70056 belongs to Gretna, Louisiana in Jefferson Parish. 70056 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 504. About 40,348 people live in the 70056 area, where the median household income is $59,027. The closest ZIP codes are 70053 (Gretna, 2 mi northwest), 70054 (Gretna, 2.3 mi northwest) and 70058 (Harvey, 2.3 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 70056 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Gretna |
| Also accepted | Terrytown |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | Jefferson Parish |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 504 |
| Coordinates | 29.8872, -90.0331 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 700 |
Population and income in 70056
| Population | 40,348 · higher than 97% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 5,965 · higher than 97% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Median age | 35.2 years · lower than 79% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $59,027 · higher than 55% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $28,137 |
| Below the poverty line | 20% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 25% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $230,500 · higher than 78% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,219 a month |
| Housing units | 15,667 |
| Households | 14,627 (2.75 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 57% / 43% |
| Land area | 6.76 sq mi (plus 0.06 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 70056. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 70056
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70053 | Gretna, LA | 2 mi NW | Standard |
| 70054 | Gretna, LA | 2.3 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 70058 | Harvey, LA | 2.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 70059 | Harvey, LA | 2.9 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 70131 | New Orleans, LA | 3 mi NE | Standard |
| 70158 | New Orleans, LA | 3.3 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 70093 | Belle Chasse, LA | 3.4 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 70114 | New Orleans, LA | 3.5 mi N | Standard |
| 70130 | New Orleans, LA | 4 mi NW | Standard |
| 70037 | Belle Chasse, LA | 4 mi SE | Standard |
| 70073 | Marrero, LA | 4.1 mi W | PO Box only |
| 70113 | New Orleans, LA | 4.8 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 70056 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 70056
123 MAIN ST
GRETNA LA 70056
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts TERRYTOWN as the city name for 70056. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (70056-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Gretna, LA
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 70056?
- 70056 is a Gretna, Louisiana ZIP code. Terrytown is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 70056 in?
- ZIP code 70056 is in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
- What time zone is ZIP code 70056 in?
- 70056 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 70056?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 70056 use area code 504.
- What is the population of ZIP code 70056?
- About 40,348 people live in ZIP code 70056, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 70056?
- The median household income in 70056 is $59,027 a year, higher than 55% of Louisiana ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 70056?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 70056 are 70053 (Gretna, 2 miles), 70054 (Gretna, 2.3 miles), 70058 (Harvey, 2.3 miles) and 70059 (Harvey, 2.9 miles).