Metairie
Census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
Metairie is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, with 143,507 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3 ft (1 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Jefferson, 2.8 miles SE.
- 143,507residents (2020 Census)
- 3 ftelevation · 1 m
- 23.2 sq miland area · 60.0 km²
- 6,197 / sq mipopulation density
- 70001main ZIP code (7 in total)
About Metairie
Metairie ( MET-ər-ee) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States, and is part of the New Orleans metropolitan area. With a population of 143,507 in 2020, Metairie is the largest community in Jefferson Parish, the fifth-largest CDP in the United States, and the largest outside Clark County, Nevada. It is an unincorporated area that (as of 2020) would have been Louisiana's fourth-largest city behind Shreveport if incorporated.
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Living in Metairie
- Median household income
- $73,042
- Median home value
- $327,500
- Median rent
- $1,175/mo
- Median age
- 41.3
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Metairie had 143,507 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 143,507 |
|---|---|
| Density | 6,197 per sq mi (2,393 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Metairie at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | Jefferson Parish |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 143,507 (2020) |
| Land area | 23.16 sq mi (60.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.14 sq mi (0.36 km²) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Coordinates | 29.9963° N, 90.1775° W |
| ZIP codes | 70001, 70002, 70003, 70005, 70006, 70121, 70123 |
| Official website | metairie.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2250115 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Metairie
- Jefferson2.8 mi SE
- Elmwood3.0 mi S
- River Ridge3.7 mi SW
- Bridge City4.0 mi S
- Harahan4.4 mi S
- Kenner4.7 mi W
- Waggaman5.2 mi SW
- Westwego6.6 mi S
- Avondale6.7 mi S
- Ama8.0 mi SW
- St. Rose8.1 mi W
- Marrero8.6 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Metairie
What county is Metairie in?
Metairie is in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Metairie, LA?
143,507 people lived in Metairie at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Metairie, LA?
The main ZIP code is 70001. Other ZIP codes: 70002, 70003, 70005, 70006, 70121, 70123.
What is the elevation of Metairie?
3 feet (1 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Metairie?
Jefferson (2.8 mi), Elmwood (3.0 mi), River Ridge (3.7 mi), Bridge City (4.0 mi), Harahan (4.4 mi).
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