70118 ZIP Code
New Orleans, Louisiana
December 20, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 70118 |
| City/Town: | New Orleans |
| County: | Orleans |
| State: | Louisiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 36,800 |
| Median Household Income: | $60,636 |
| Per Capita Income: | $26,081 |
| Total Housing Units: | 15,600 |
| Median Home Value: | $425,200 |
| Land Area: | 4.6 sq miles
12.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.7 sq miles
1.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 29.9447, -90.1257 |
Population Information (70118 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 36,800 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 16,595 | 45.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 20,205 | 54.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 32.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,580 | 4.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,566 | 4.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,504 | 4.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,896 | 10.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 6,020 | 16.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,033 | 13.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,536 | 12.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,592 | 9.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,031 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,708 | 4.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,099 | 8.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,619 | 4.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 616 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (70118 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $425,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,195 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 15,600 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,793 | 82.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,807 | 18.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,435 | 50.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,358 | 49.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (70118 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 22,234 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 317 | 1.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,509 | 6.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,751 | 16.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,060 | 18.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 814 | 3.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,548 | 25.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 6,235 | 28.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 53.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (70118 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $60,636 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $111,331 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $94,216 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $26,081 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (70118 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 19,341 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 17,899 | 93.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,353 | 7.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 12,519 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 14,753 | 82.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,137 | 11.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 954 | 5.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 55 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (70118 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 18,334 | 49.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 13,936 | 37.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 138 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,591 | 4.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 431 | 1.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,370 | 6.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,589 | 4.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,525 | 6.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 605 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 172 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 142 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,606 | 4.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (70118 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,354 | 10.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 678 | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,639 | 12.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 940 | 7.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,000 | 7.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,918 | 15.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,173 | 9.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,550 | 12.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 884 | 6.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,657 | 13.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (70118 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,320 | 52.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,436 | 8.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 809 | 4.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 2,723 | 15.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 798 | 4.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,285 | 12.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (70118 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 99 | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 612 | 3.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 513 | 2.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 322 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,273 | 7.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 571 | 3.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 284 | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 811 | 4.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,595 | 14.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 6,555 | 36.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,687 | 15.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 831 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 746 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (70118 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 23.4% | 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 (70118 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 33,384 | 90.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 24,329 | 66.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,972 | 32.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,153 | 8.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (70118 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,908 | 77.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,469 | 27.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,089 | 16.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 685 | 5.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 194 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,507 | 11.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (70118 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,168 | 45.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,058 | 6.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 3,886 | 24.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,623 | 10.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 496 | 3.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 304 | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,039 | 6.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 26 | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (70118 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 26 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 347 | 2.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 450 | 2.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 300 | 1.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 427 | 2.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,117 | 7.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,094 | 7.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,463 | 9.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,438 | 9.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 8,938 | 57.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (70118 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 314 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,914 | 18.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,641 | 36.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,368 | 28.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,737 | 11.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 626 | 4.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (70118 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,203 | 48.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 101 | 0.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,379 | 49.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 5 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 43 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 15 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 47 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (70118 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,872 | 14.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,063 | 47.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,015 | 31.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 843 | 6.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (70118 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 111 | 1.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 174 | 2.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 397 | 6.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 423 | 6.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,174 | 18.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,539 | 23.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,634 | 25.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 983 | 15.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (70118 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,422 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $852 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,195 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.56 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.29 | 2.38 |
Households (70118 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,793 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,968 | 31.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,368 | 10.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,187 | 24.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,570 | 35.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,476 | 19.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,684 | 28.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.43 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.35 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (70118 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,533 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 8,681 | 59.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,374 | 30.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 184 | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 974 | 6.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 9,678 | 66.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (70118 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 14,182 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 859 | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 195 | 1.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,363 | 16.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,252 | 8.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 9,513 | 67.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (70118 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 31,361 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 828 | 2.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 36,537 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,668 | 12.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 314 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,390 | 51.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,964 | 42.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (70118 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 30,153 | 81.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,428 | 17.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,218 | 50.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,879 | 44.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,901 | 29.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 331 | 5.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (70118 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 34,175 | 92.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 594 | 1.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,625 | 441.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,625 | 441.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,625 | 441.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 487 | 82.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 241 | 40.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 931 | 156.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 41 | 6.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (70118 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 35,220 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 31,240 | 88.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,980 | 11.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,430 | 4.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,445 | 4.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 881 | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 224 | 0.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (70118 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,793 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,897 | 93.0% | 89.4% |
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