The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 70072 sells for about $234,900, or $158 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.6% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 55 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,138 a month.
ZIP 70072 — Marrero
The 70072 housing market is currently stable, with a median listing price of $234.9K and moderate inventory levels. Price growth remains modest at 2.6% year-over-year, reflecting a balanced market where buyers have more time to evaluate options compared to previous years. High insurance costs and flood risk remain the primary headwinds for local affordability.
This ZIP is well-suited for first-time family buyers and local workforce commuters seeking more affordable housing options compared to the New Orleans urban core.
Median prices moved up 2.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 55 days on market with 5.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
13% 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 7.8% · poverty 19.7% — a mixed stability 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 5.5%/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 6.1%/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 70072, 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 Marrero are generally higher than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type. Local law enforcement continues to focus on community policing initiatives to address regional safety concerns.
Public schools in the area are part of the Jefferson Parish Public School System, which maintains a mix of magnet and traditional neighborhood schools with varying performance ratings.
The area is located in a high-risk flood zone near the Mississippi River, necessitating mandatory flood insurance for many properties. Wind and hurricane exposure are significant climate considerations for local homeowners.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the New Orleans industrial corridor and the West Bank's logistics and healthcare sectors. Development is largely infill-focused due to the established nature of the community.
Property taxes are assessed by Jefferson Parish based on a millage rate structure applied to the assessed value of real estate. Homestead exemptions are available for primary residences, reducing the taxable burden for owner-occupants.
Residents primarily commute via the West Bank Expressway toward downtown New Orleans, with travel times heavily dependent on bridge traffic during peak hours.
The area features access to the Bayou Segnette State Park, offering boating, fishing, and trails. Local shopping is concentrated along the Barataria Boulevard corridor.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from local workforce tenants, with moderate vacancy pressure and a limited supply of new multi-family construction.
The local economy is anchored by the logistics, maritime, and healthcare sectors, with significant employment ties to the broader New Orleans metropolitan area.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use, with the West Bank Expressway serving as the primary artery for regional connectivity.
Development is largely constrained by geography, with current planning focused on flood mitigation and infrastructure resilience.
The Jefferson Parish Assessor's Office manages property valuations, with assessments typically updated on a recurring cycle.
Parcels are subject to Jefferson Parish school and levee district taxes, which are critical for regional flood protection.
Property insurance premiums remain elevated due to high flood and wind risk, with many residents relying on the Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 70072 profile.
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 Orleans3.710.1 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.110.2 mi
- Game On Social Hub4.514.7 mi
- K1 Speed New Orleans4.611.1 mi
- Storyland4.512.3 mi
- Caesars Superdome4.610.1 mi
- New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center4.510 mi
- Smoothie King Center4.69.9 mi
- Preservation Hall4.710.8 mi
- The Sazerac House4.910.4 mi
- The National WWII Museum4.89.7 mi
- French Market4.511.1 mi
- Audubon Aquarium4.410.4 mi
- Audubon Zoo4.57.7 mi
- Jackson Square4.710.8 mi
- The National WWII Museum4.89.7 mi
- Jackson Square4.710.8 mi
- Napoleon House4.610.7 mi
- New Orleans Museum of Art4.712.3 mi
- The Sazerac House4.910.4 mi
- Jackson Square4.710.8 mi
- Audubon Park4.77.8 mi
- Louis Armstrong Park4.511.1 mi
- Bayou Segnette State Park4.46.3 mi
- Lafayette Square4.510.1 mi
- Coastal Cargo Company LLC3.97.6 mi
- TPC Louisiana4.67.2 mi
- Golf Club at Audubon Park4.48 mi
- Loft18 Metairie4.511.5 mi
- Stonebridge Golf Club of New Orleans4.36.5 mi
- New Orleans Country Club4.511.6 mi
- French Market4.511.1 mi
- Riverwalk Outlets4.410.1 mi
- Rouses Market4.510 mi
- Ross Dress for Less4.29.2 mi
- Canal Place4.410.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Features boating, fishing, and camping facilities.
Primary commercial corridor with local dining and retail.
Professional-grade golf course located nearby.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.