70121 ZIP Code
New Orleans, Louisiana
December 20, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 70121 |
| City/Town: | New Orleans |
| County: | Jefferson Parish |
| State: | Louisiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 10,956 |
| Median Household Income: | $56,378 |
| Per Capita Income: | $38,672 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,471 |
| Median Home Value: | $233,200 |
| Land Area: | 3.3 sq miles
8.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.6 sq miles
1.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 29.9617, -90.1592 |
Population Information (70121 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 10,956 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,170 | 47.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,786 | 52.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 44.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 502 | 4.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 488 | 4.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 517 | 4.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 408 | 3.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 625 | 5.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,518 | 13.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,488 | 13.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,249 | 11.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,053 | 9.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 971 | 8.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,275 | 11.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 535 | 4.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 327 | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (70121 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $233,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,096 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,471 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,526 | 85.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 945 | 14.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,049 | 55.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,477 | 44.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (70121 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 8,416 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 376 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 617 | 7.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,321 | 27.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,788 | 21.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 456 | 5.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,649 | 19.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,209 | 14.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 34.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (70121 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $56,378 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $74,284 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $74,531 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $38,672 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (70121 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,413 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,085 | 96.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 245 | 3.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,968 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,758 | 78.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 750 | 12.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 577 | 9.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (70121 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 7,593 | 69.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,480 | 22.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 12 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 207 | 1.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 70 | 0.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 581 | 5.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 520 | 4.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,082 | 9.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 162 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 34 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 23 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 863 | 7.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (70121 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 263 | 4.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 286 | 5.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 531 | 9.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 537 | 9.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 849 | 15.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 869 | 15.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 907 | 16.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 772 | 14.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 252 | 4.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 260 | 4.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (70121 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,627 | 76.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 634 | 10.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 87 | 1.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 130 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 77 | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 486 | 8.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (70121 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 5 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 385 | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 227 | 3.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 156 | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 671 | 11.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 359 | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 81 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 272 | 4.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 823 | 13.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,733 | 28.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 760 | 12.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 293 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 320 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (70121 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.2% | 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 (70121 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 9,749 | 89.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,658 | 60.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,434 | 40.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 976 | 8.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (70121 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,462 | 80.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,698 | 30.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,210 | 21.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 292 | 5.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 34 | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 769 | 13.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (70121 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,841 | 59.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 610 | 9.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 458 | 7.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 327 | 5.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 269 | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 239 | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 587 | 9.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 130 | 2.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 10 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (70121 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 41 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 111 | 1.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 206 | 3.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 224 | 3.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 585 | 9.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 882 | 13.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 792 | 12.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,769 | 27.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,276 | 19.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 585 | 9.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (70121 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 292 | 4.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,259 | 19.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,685 | 41.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,786 | 27.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 324 | 5.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 125 | 1.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (70121 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,739 | 49.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 9 | 0.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,761 | 50.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 17 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (70121 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 562 | 10.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,716 | 49.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,802 | 32.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 446 | 8.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (70121 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 75 | 2.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 154 | 5.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 318 | 10.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 432 | 14.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,471 | 48.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 488 | 16.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 111 | 3.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (70121 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,478 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $460 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,096 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 1.98 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.86 | 2.38 |
Households (70121 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,526 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,389 | 25.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 442 | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,574 | 28.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,233 | 40.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,153 | 20.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,670 | 30.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 1.93 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.84 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (70121 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,445 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,911 | 43.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,581 | 35.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 167 | 3.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 716 | 16.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,686 | 37.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (70121 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,873 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 133 | 7.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 73 | 3.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 855 | 45.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 432 | 23.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 380 | 20.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (70121 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 9,030 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 526 | 5.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 10,725 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,865 | 17.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 140 | 7.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,027 | 55.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 698 | 37.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (70121 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 9,460 | 86.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,273 | 11.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 410 | 32.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 814 | 63.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 121 | 9.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 49 | 3.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (70121 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 10,160 | 92.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 204 | 1.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 796 | 390.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 796 | 390.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 796 | 390.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 51 | 25.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 24 | 11.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 577 | 282.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 46 | 22.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (70121 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,454 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 9,253 | 88.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,201 | 11.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 790 | 7.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 313 | 3.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 85 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 13 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (70121 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,526 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,047 | 91.3% | 89.4% |
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