70122 ZIP Code
New Orleans, Louisiana
December 20, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 70122 |
| City/Town: | New Orleans |
| County: | Orleans |
| State: | Louisiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 35,147 |
| Median Household Income: | $44,750 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,152 |
| Total Housing Units: | 17,101 |
| Median Home Value: | $262,900 |
| Land Area: | 6.3 sq miles
16.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 30.0085, -90.0647 |
Population Information (70122 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 35,147 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 15,584 | 44.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 19,563 | 55.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,654 | 4.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,019 | 5.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,007 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,428 | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,446 | 4.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,893 | 13.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,512 | 15.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,260 | 12.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,348 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,588 | 7.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,655 | 10.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,695 | 4.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 642 | 1.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (70122 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $262,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,159 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 17,101 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 14,935 | 87.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,166 | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,440 | 56.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,495 | 43.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (70122 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 25,593 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 856 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,053 | 8.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,481 | 21.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,863 | 26.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,553 | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,343 | 20.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,444 | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 34.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (70122 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $44,750 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $67,620 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $67,349 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,152 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (70122 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 17,306 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 15,609 | 90.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,609 | 9.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 11,827 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,800 | 75.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,949 | 18.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 839 | 5.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 21 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (70122 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 6,556 | 18.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 25,165 | 71.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 63 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 510 | 1.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 993 | 2.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,860 | 5.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,114 | 6.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,785 | 5.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 354 | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 111 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 194 | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,126 | 3.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (70122 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,672 | 11.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,348 | 9.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,794 | 12.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,406 | 9.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,013 | 13.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,133 | 14.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,323 | 8.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,578 | 10.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 947 | 6.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 721 | 4.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (70122 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,689 | 68.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,359 | 8.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 907 | 5.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 355 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 330 | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,798 | 11.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (70122 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 76 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 823 | 5.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 496 | 3.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 65 | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,336 | 8.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,091 | 7.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 320 | 2.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,066 | 6.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,440 | 9.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,972 | 31.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,208 | 14.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 681 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,035 | 6.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (70122 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 21.6% | 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 (70122 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 32,145 | 91.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 18,723 | 53.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 16,276 | 46.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,793 | 7.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (70122 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,316 | 69.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,390 | 29.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,089 | 20.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,006 | 6.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 274 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,352 | 22.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (70122 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,730 | 62.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 3,425 | 20.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 961 | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 751 | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 169 | 1.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 138 | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 871 | 5.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 48 | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 8 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (70122 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 32 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,512 | 8.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,099 | 6.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 352 | 2.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,023 | 6.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,565 | 9.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,257 | 13.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 6,039 | 35.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 2,269 | 13.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 953 | 5.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (70122 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 121 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,729 | 10.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 6,109 | 35.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,750 | 39.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,947 | 11.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 445 | 2.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (70122 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,067 | 33.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 50 | 0.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 9,503 | 63.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 17 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 211 | 1.4% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 87 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (70122 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,983 | 13.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 7,576 | 50.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,299 | 28.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,077 | 7.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (70122 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 159 | 1.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 279 | 3.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 724 | 8.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,243 | 14.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,904 | 34.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,554 | 30.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 515 | 6.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 62 | 0.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (70122 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,738 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $562 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,159 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.55 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.03 | 2.38 |
Households (70122 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 14,935 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,717 | 24.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,187 | 7.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,112 | 20.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 7,433 | 49.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,513 | 23.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,599 | 30.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.32 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.56 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (70122 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,699 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,312 | 49.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,317 | 34.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 369 | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,453 | 11.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 7,791 | 61.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (70122 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,140 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 671 | 7.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 449 | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,054 | 33.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,139 | 23.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,827 | 30.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (70122 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 27,890 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,281 | 4.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 34,938 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,292 | 12.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 321 | 7.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,066 | 48.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,905 | 44.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (70122 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 31,934 | 90.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,899 | 8.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,773 | 61.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,063 | 36.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 588 | 20.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 63 | 2.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (70122 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 33,761 | 96.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 195 | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,386 | 710.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,386 | 710.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,386 | 710.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 98 | 50.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 74 | 37.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 742 | 380.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 24 | 12.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (70122 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 33,493 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 31,143 | 93.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,350 | 7.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,463 | 4.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 453 | 1.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 393 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 41 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (70122 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 14,935 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 13,990 | 93.7% | 89.4% |
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