About the neighborhood

Zip Code 70072, Louisiana, features a peaceful environment with easy access to several nearby green spaces such as Barataria Preserve and Jean Lafitte. This neighborhood offers a calm atmosphere with minimal street noise, ideal for appreciating serene surroundings. The area is served by numerous public and private elementary and high schools, providing a range of educational options. Dining options are abundant, with more than 50 restaurants available along with approximately 20 grocery stores to meet daily needs. Most housing consists of spacious single detached homes built around 1978, offering three or more bedrooms, which contributes to the neighborhood’s comfortable and roomy feel.

Characteristics

Transportation

Zip Code 70072 is car friendly. It is very easy to find a place to park. On the other hand, commuting by public transit is difficult in Zip Code 70072. Nevertheless, house owners are served by a few bus lines, and it is very easy to reach a nearby bus stop from most homes. Traveling as a pedestrian in this postal code is not very common, even though many daily errands can be run without a car. Although it is a flat ride to most locations, this postal code is also not particularly suited for cycling because the bicycling network is rather poor.

Services

It is a reasonably short trip to get to primary schools from any location in Zip Code 70072. In contrast, locals may find it very hard to access high schools without a vehicle. In addition to public schools, there are private elementary and secondary schools. Regarding food, it is convenient to access the nearest supermarket without a car from most properties for sale in this postal code. Moreover, those who like to dine in restaurants will have a fair number of choices, and a small selection of cafes can be found as well.

Character

The character of Zip Code 70072 is exemplified by its slower-paced ambience. There are around 20 green spaces nearby for residents to unwind in, such as Marrero Action Playground and Woodmere Park, resulting in them being easy to reach from the majority of locations in this postal code. Most areas in this area are very quiet, as noise from streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue.

Car friendly7.4

Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly4.2

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly4.8

Some pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is occasionally practical

Transit friendly2.6

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants5.4

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries6.6

Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance