70116 ZIP Code
New Orleans, Louisiana
December 20, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 70116 |
| City/Town: | New Orleans |
| County: | Orleans |
| State: | Louisiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 10,482 |
| Median Household Income: | $43,226 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,921 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,632 |
| Median Home Value: | $391,800 |
| Land Area: | 1.3 sq miles
3.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 29.9674, -90.0648 |
Population Information (70116 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 10,482 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,796 | 55.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,686 | 44.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 44.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 257 | 2.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 259 | 2.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 489 | 4.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 416 | 4.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 335 | 3.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,172 | 20.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,393 | 13.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,304 | 12.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 696 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 733 | 7.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,441 | 13.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 597 | 5.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 390 | 3.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (70116 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $391,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,170 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,632 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,679 | 59.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 3,953 | 41.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,322 | 40.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,357 | 59.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (70116 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 8,726 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 213 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 623 | 7.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,486 | 17.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,877 | 21.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 342 | 3.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,388 | 27.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,797 | 20.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 48.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (70116 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $43,226 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $77,732 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $70,313 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,921 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (70116 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,673 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,987 | 87.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 686 | 12.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,659 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,804 | 76.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 479 | 9.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 704 | 14.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (70116 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 5,268 | 50.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,230 | 40.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 17 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 39 | 0.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 236 | 2.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 692 | 6.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 573 | 5.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 835 | 8.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 176 | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 4 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 190 | 1.8% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 465 | 4.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (70116 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 616 | 10.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 371 | 6.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 834 | 14.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 423 | 7.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 937 | 16.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 703 | 12.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 401 | 7.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 794 | 14.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 211 | 3.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 389 | 6.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (70116 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,119 | 42.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 285 | 5.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 199 | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 736 | 14.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 563 | 11.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 961 | 19.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 17.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (70116 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 1 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 154 | 3.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 160 | 3.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 76 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 610 | 12.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 252 | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 149 | 3.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 445 | 8.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 903 | 18.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 864 | 17.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,049 | 21.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 156 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 168 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (70116 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 24.7% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (70116 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 9,462 | 90.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 5,058 | 48.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,438 | 51.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,020 | 9.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (70116 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,036 | 71.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,815 | 32.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 824 | 14.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 232 | 4.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 118 | 2.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 804 | 14.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (70116 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,292 | 23.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 695 | 7.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 2,387 | 24.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,799 | 18.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 892 | 9.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 861 | 8.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 682 | 7.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 17 | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (70116 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 16 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 217 | 2.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 283 | 2.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 55 | 0.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 115 | 1.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 293 | 3.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 400 | 4.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 353 | 3.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 356 | 3.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 7,544 | 78.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (70116 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 936 | 9.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 3,330 | 34.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,118 | 32.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,682 | 17.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 495 | 5.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 71 | 0.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (70116 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,317 | 40.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 2 | 0.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,324 | 58.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 2 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 10 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 24 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (70116 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,769 | 31.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,893 | 50.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 891 | 15.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 126 | 2.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (70116 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 17 | 0.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 171 | 7.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 136 | 5.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 124 | 5.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 466 | 20.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 644 | 27.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 540 | 23.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 224 | 9.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (70116 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,022 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $751 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,170 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 1.92 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.76 | 2.38 |
Households (70116 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,679 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 962 | 16.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 103 | 1.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,368 | 41.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,885 | 33.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 444 | 7.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,823 | 32.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 1.82 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.17 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (70116 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,174 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,103 | 60.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,117 | 21.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 234 | 4.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 641 | 12.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,845 | 35.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (70116 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,638 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 31 | 1.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 694 | 42.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 356 | 21.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 557 | 34.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (70116 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 9,249 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 599 | 6.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 10,482 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,776 | 16.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 45 | 2.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 932 | 52.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 799 | 45.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (70116 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 8,683 | 82.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,696 | 16.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,075 | 63.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 524 | 30.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 332 | 19.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 97 | 5.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (70116 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 9,978 | 95.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 58 | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 504 | 869.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 504 | 869.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 504 | 869.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 140 | 241.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 302 | 520.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 28 | 48.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (70116 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,225 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 9,371 | 91.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 854 | 8.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 590 | 5.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 219 | 2.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 39 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 6 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (70116 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,679 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,061 | 89.1% | 89.4% |
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