70117 ZIP Code
New Orleans, Louisiana
December 19, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 70117 |
| City/Town: | New Orleans |
| County: | Orleans |
| State: | Louisiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 25,888 |
| Median Household Income: | $37,472 |
| Per Capita Income: | $29,788 |
| Total Housing Units: | 15,683 |
| Median Home Value: | $241,700 |
| Land Area: | 5.5 sq miles
14.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.8 sq miles
2.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 29.9682, -90.0300 |
Population Information (70117 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 25,888 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,710 | 49.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,178 | 50.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 891 | 3.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,103 | 4.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,729 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,408 | 5.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,126 | 4.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,992 | 15.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,454 | 17.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,204 | 12.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,582 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,427 | 9.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,658 | 10.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 938 | 3.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 376 | 1.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (70117 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $241,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,135 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 15,683 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,023 | 76.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 3,660 | 23.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,685 | 47.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,338 | 52.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (70117 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 19,631 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 782 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,723 | 8.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,144 | 26.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,580 | 23.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,007 | 5.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,988 | 20.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,407 | 12.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 87.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 32.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (70117 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $37,472 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $61,422 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $57,959 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $29,788 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (70117 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 13,321 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,779 | 88.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,495 | 11.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,516 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,312 | 79.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,454 | 12.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,007 | 8.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 6 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (70117 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 8,152 | 31.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 15,924 | 61.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 37 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 78 | 0.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 46 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 483 | 1.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,168 | 4.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 833 | 3.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 812 | 3.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 198 | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 74 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 36 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 504 | 1.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (70117 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,645 | 13.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,386 | 11.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,406 | 11.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,444 | 12.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,205 | 10.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,890 | 15.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,029 | 8.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,063 | 8.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 473 | 3.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 482 | 4.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (70117 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,358 | 54.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,204 | 10.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 752 | 6.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 488 | 4.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 1,280 | 10.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,484 | 12.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (70117 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 43 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 724 | 6.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 526 | 4.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 190 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,254 | 10.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 621 | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 309 | 2.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 455 | 3.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,256 | 10.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,352 | 20.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,864 | 24.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 711 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 474 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (70117 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 28.3% | 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 (70117 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 22,994 | 88.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 11,114 | 42.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 13,836 | 53.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,747 | 10.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (70117 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,461 | 70.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,484 | 29.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,983 | 16.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,136 | 9.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 238 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,750 | 22.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (70117 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,710 | 49.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 2,656 | 16.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 3,344 | 21.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 864 | 5.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 185 | 1.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 70 | 0.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 770 | 4.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 75 | 0.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (70117 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 98 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 781 | 5.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,176 | 7.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 212 | 1.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 348 | 2.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 753 | 4.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,085 | 6.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,711 | 17.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,096 | 7.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 7,423 | 47.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (70117 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 179 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,626 | 16.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 7,063 | 45.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,567 | 29.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 992 | 6.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 256 | 1.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (70117 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,045 | 33.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 29 | 0.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 7,842 | 65.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 6 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 21 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 71 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (70117 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,813 | 23.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,077 | 50.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,440 | 20.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 693 | 5.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (70117 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 252 | 4.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 516 | 9.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 780 | 13.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 675 | 11.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,209 | 21.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,300 | 22.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 837 | 14.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 116 | 2.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (70117 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,718 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $515 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,135 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.34 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.95 | 2.38 |
Households (70117 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,023 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,315 | 19.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 688 | 5.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,575 | 29.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,324 | 44.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,134 | 17.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,236 | 26.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.14 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.49 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (70117 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,763 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,925 | 55.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,799 | 26.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 344 | 3.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,328 | 12.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,384 | 50.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (70117 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,609 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 312 | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 202 | 3.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,455 | 43.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,286 | 22.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,354 | 24.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (70117 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 21,278 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,184 | 5.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 25,741 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,811 | 14.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 297 | 7.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,426 | 63.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,088 | 28.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (70117 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 22,492 | 86.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,257 | 12.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,417 | 74.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 761 | 23.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 527 | 16.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 79 | 2.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (70117 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 24,896 | 96.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 192 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 992 | 516.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 992 | 516.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 992 | 516.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 204 | 106.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 16 | 8.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 27 | 14.1% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 545 | 283.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 4 | 2.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (70117 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 24,997 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 23,543 | 94.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,454 | 5.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 690 | 2.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 625 | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 106 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 33 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (70117 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,023 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,903 | 90.7% | 89.4% |
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