Metairie, LA GIS Map
Metairie is a city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, with a population of about 144,387. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Jefferson Parish
- Population
- 144,387
- Elevation
- 1 ft
- Coordinates
- 29.9841, -90.1528
- ZIP codes (12)
- 70001, 70002, 70003, 70004, 70005, 70006 …
- Land area
- 23.2 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
About Metairie, LA
Metairie 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 would have been Louisiana's fourth-largest city behind Shreveport if incorporated.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Cities Near Metairie
- Kenner, LA5 mi
- New Orleans, LA5 mi
- Mandeville, LA26 mi
- Slidell, LA30 mi
- Covington, LA35 mi
- Hammond, LA40 mi
- Thibodaux, LA42 mi
- Houma, LA43 mi
Other Cities in Jefferson County
GIS Data for Metairie, LA
The Metairie map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Metairie without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Metairie Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
139,729
Households
61,248
Median household income
$73,042
Median age
41.3 years
Median home value
$327,500
Median gross rent
$1,175/mo
Owner-occupied homes
62.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
41.2%
Below poverty level
12.5%
Land area
23.2 sq mi
Population density
6,033 / sq mi
County
Photos of Metairie
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Metairie
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Metairie.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1201 Elmwood Park Blvd | 1201 Elmwood Park Blvd, 70123 | Leased | 197,084 | Dec 2030 |
| Lakeway 3 | 3838 N Causeway Blvd, 70002 | Leased | 77,759 | Mar 2034 |
| The Galleria | 1 Galleria Blvd, 70001 | Leased | 56,829 | Dec 2031 |
| The Galleria | 1 Galleria Blvd, 70001 | Leased | 56,829 | Aug 2030 |
| Metairie Centre | 2424 Edenborn Ave, 70001 | Leased | 30,801 | Apr 2033 |
| Metairie Centre | 2424 Edenborn Ave, 70001 | Leased | 30,801 | Jun 2038 |
| Metairie Centre | 2424 Edenborn Ave, 70001 | Leased | 30,801 | Jan 2035 |
| Metairie Centre | 2424 Edenborn Ave, 70001 | Leased | 30,801 | May 2031 |
| Time Saver, Elmwood, La | 508 Time Saver Ave, 70123 | Leased | 16,815 | Sep 2037 |
| Time Saver, Elmwood, La | 508 Time Saver Ave, 70123 | Leased | 16,815 | Oct 2027 |
| Lakeway One | 3900 N Causeway Blvd, 70002 | Leased | 10,888 | Aug 2033 |
| Port Of New Orleans | 400 Edwards Ave, 70123 | Leased | 10,000 | Jan 2037 |
| Latter Center West | 2800 Veterans Blvd, 70002 | Leased | 1,964 | Mar 2028 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Metairie
General soil map unit at the city center: Sharkey-Convent-Commerce
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Somewhat poorly drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- C (slow infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 28.6 cm
- Typical slope
- 1%
- Flooding frequency
- None
- Min. annual water table depth
- 84 cm
Soil Components
- Convent30%
Inceptisols · Fluvaquentic Endoaquepts
- Commerce15%
Inceptisols · Fluvaquentic Endoaquepts
- Sharkey11%
Vertisols · Chromic Epiaquerts
- Convent9%
Inceptisols · Fluvaquentic Endoaquepts
- Sharkey7%
Vertisols · Chromic Epiaquerts
- Vacherie6%
Entisols · Aeric Fluvaquents
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Metairie
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the New Orleans Audubon, La weather station, elevation 20 ft, 4.8 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 94°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 46°F
Annual precipitation
64.6 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 64 | 68 | 74 | 81 | 88 | 92 | 94 | 94 | 90 | 83 | 73 | 66 |
| Avg low °F | 46 | 50 | 56 | 62 | 69 | 75 | 77 | 77 | 74 | 65 | 55 | 49 |
| Precip. in | 4.95 | 4.14 | 4.60 | 4.99 | 5.39 | 7.37 | 8.77 | 6.80 | 5.72 | 3.58 | 3.78 | 4.51 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Metairie
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Jefferson Parish, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 98.7 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- HurricaneVery High
- LightningVery High
- Heat WaveRelatively High
- Cold WaveRelatively High
- HailRelatively High
- Inland FloodingRelatively High
- Coastal FloodingVery High
- Ice StormRelatively High
- Winter WeatherRelatively High
- EarthquakeRelatively Low
- TornadoRelatively Moderate
- Strong WindRelatively Moderate
- DroughtRelatively Low
- LandslideVery Low
- WildfireVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Metairie FAQ
What county is Metairie in?
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Metairie, Louisiana is located in Jefferson County.
What is the population of Metairie?
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Metairie has a population of about 144,387, making it the number 4 of the 37 Louisiana cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Metairie?
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The elevation of Metairie is approximately 1 feet (0 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Metairie?
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ZIP codes for Metairie include 70001, 70002, 70003, 70004, 70005, 70006, 70009, 70010, 70011, 70033, 70055, 70060.
What time zone is Metairie in?
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Metairie is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
How far is Metairie from Baton Rouge?
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Metairie is about 70 miles from Baton Rouge, the capital of Louisiana, in a straight line.
How far is Metairie from New Orleans?
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Metairie is about 5 miles from New Orleans, the largest city in Louisiana listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near Metairie?
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Cities near Metairie include Kenner, LA (5 miles); New Orleans, LA (5 miles); Mandeville, LA (26 miles); Slidell, LA (30 miles); Covington, LA (35 miles).
Local notes for Metairie, LA
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