The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 70065 sells for about $328,000, or $155 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,450 a month.
ZIP 70065 — Kenner
The 70065 housing market remains stable with moderate price appreciation and consistent demand driven by its proximity to the airport and New Orleans. While inventory levels are sufficient, the market faces pressure from high insurance costs and the ongoing need for property maintenance due to environmental risks. Overall, the area serves as a reliable suburban hub for local workers.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and commuters who prioritize proximity to the airport and New Orleans employment hubs while seeking more affordable housing options than those found in neighboring Metairie or New Orleans proper.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 3.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.2% · poverty 12.6% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 70065, Jefferson Parish, LA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in Kenner (70065) are generally higher than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported issue. The area experiences trends consistent with other suburban communities in the Greater New Orleans region.
Schools in the 70065 area are primarily served by the Jefferson Parish Public School System, which offers a mix of magnet and traditional neighborhood schools with varying performance ratings.
The area is located in a low-lying coastal region of Louisiana, making flood insurance and windstorm coverage critical components of property ownership due to hurricane and storm surge risks.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport and the associated logistics, hospitality, and aviation support industries.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Louisiana) — Ad Valorem Property Tax Assessment: Property is assessed at 10% of its fair market value. The tax liability is calculated by applying the local millage rate to the assessed value. A homestead exemption of $75,000 of the assessed value is available for owner-occupied primary residences.
Residents typically commute via I-10 toward downtown New Orleans or Metairie, with average travel times around 26 minutes.
The area features access to the Mississippi River levee trails, several local parks like Laketown, and proximity to shopping centers along the Veterans Memorial Boulevard corridor.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from airport employees and commuters, with a mix of apartment complexes and single-family home rentals.
The economy is heavily anchored by the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, with significant employment in aviation, logistics, and tourism.
The area is served by major highway corridors including I-10 and Veterans Memorial Boulevard, providing direct access to the New Orleans metro area.
Development is focused on infill projects and the continued revitalization of the Rivertown historic district.
The Jefferson Parish Assessor's Office maintains property assessments, with reassessments occurring on a four-year cycle.
Parcels are subject to Jefferson Parish property taxes, with additional levies for levee protection and local school district funding.
Property insurance premiums are high due to flood and wind exposure, with many residents relying on the Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation.
Net domestic migration has been stable, with a balance between residents moving for airport-related jobs and those relocating to other parts of the metro area.
Louisiana is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention to complete the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a property disclosure document detailing the condition of the home and any known defects.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and US Census Bureau ZCTA profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Dave & Buster's New Orleans3.711.8 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.16.3 mi
- Game On Social Hub4.51.7 mi
- K1 Speed New Orleans4.65.8 mi
- Storyland4.59.8 mi
- Caesars Superdome4.611.5 mi
- New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center4.512.7 mi
- Smoothie King Center4.611.5 mi
- Preservation Hall4.712.2 mi
- The Sazerac House4.912.3 mi
- The National WWII Museum4.812.3 mi
- French Market4.512.5 mi
- Audubon Aquarium4.412.5 mi
- Audubon Zoo4.510 mi
- Jackson Square4.712.4 mi
- The National WWII Museum4.812.3 mi
- Jackson Square4.712.4 mi
- Napoleon House4.612.3 mi
- New Orleans Museum of Art4.710 mi
- The Sazerac House4.912.3 mi
- Jackson Square4.712.4 mi
- New Orleans City Park4.89.9 mi
- Audubon Park4.710.1 mi
- Lafreniere Park4.72.9 mi
- Louis Armstrong Park4.512 mi
- New Orleans RV Resort & Marina4.213.2 mi
- Mid City Yacht Club4.59.3 mi
- Southern Yacht Club4.58.5 mi
- Seabrook Harbor & Marine4.513.3 mi
- Eddie Pinto's Marina & Seafood4.418.9 mi
- TPC Louisiana4.69.1 mi
- Bayou Oaks At City Park49.9 mi
- Chateau Golf & Country Club4.50.3 mi
- Golf Club at Audubon Park4.410 mi
- Loft18 Metairie4.56.7 mi
- Lakeside Shopping Center4.46 mi
- French Market4.512.5 mi
- Rouses Market4.512 mi
- Riverwalk Outlets4.412.7 mi
- Ross Dress for Less4.211.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A popular waterfront park on Lake Pontchartrain featuring walking paths and fishing piers.
A major regional shopping destination serving the Kenner area.
A historic district featuring museums, galleries, and cultural venues along the Mississippi River.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 22.0% from the nearest retained anchor (published ten-year series (2025)) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Research outlier held out — this pass returned a median of $255,800 (22.0% off the retained reading), contradicting every independent anchor; the prior reading stands pending corroboration. Validation: the flagged $255,800 (-22% vs the published ten-year series (2025)) could not be independently corroborated and was reverted to the prior cycle value pending review; the case is under review in the Command Center.