70126 ZIP Code
New Orleans, Louisiana
December 20, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 70126 |
| City/Town: | New Orleans |
| County: | Orleans |
| State: | Louisiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 30,154 |
| Median Household Income: | $34,621 |
| Per Capita Income: | $27,201 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,576 |
| Median Home Value: | $182,300 |
| Land Area: | 12.1 sq miles
31.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 3.1 sq miles
8.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 30.0195, -90.0176 |
Population Information (70126 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 30,154 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,664 | 45.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 16,490 | 54.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 33.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,126 | 7.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,351 | 7.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,580 | 8.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,900 | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,193 | 7.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,712 | 15.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,820 | 12.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,179 | 10.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,720 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,587 | 5.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,576 | 8.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 986 | 3.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 424 | 1.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (70126 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $182,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,098 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,576 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,777 | 85.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,799 | 14.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,074 | 47.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,703 | 52.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (70126 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 19,004 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 734 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,903 | 10.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,165 | 32.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,743 | 25.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,184 | 6.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,483 | 13.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,792 | 9.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 86.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 22.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (70126 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $34,621 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $49,971 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $41,689 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $27,201 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (70126 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 12,793 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,240 | 87.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,553 | 12.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,789 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,571 | 76.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,260 | 20.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 389 | 3.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 20 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (70126 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 1,567 | 5.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 26,596 | 88.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 32 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 161 | 0.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 686 | 2.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,112 | 3.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,248 | 4.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,460 | 4.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 204 | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 53 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 110 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,093 | 3.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (70126 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,459 | 13.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,018 | 9.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,499 | 13.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,483 | 13.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,767 | 16.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,257 | 11.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 847 | 7.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,005 | 9.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 237 | 2.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 205 | 1.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (70126 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,144 | 72.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 730 | 6.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 909 | 8.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 213 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 337 | 3.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 583 | 5.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (70126 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 67 | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 428 | 3.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 371 | 3.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 233 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,031 | 9.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,249 | 11.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 72 | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 507 | 4.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 822 | 7.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,363 | 29.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,741 | 15.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 709 | 6.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 647 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (70126 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 32.8% | 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 (70126 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 27,150 | 90.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 11,317 | 37.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 18,477 | 61.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,891 | 9.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (70126 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,868 | 73.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,496 | 23.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,691 | 15.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,506 | 14.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 218 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,063 | 28.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (70126 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,554 | 60.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,526 | 12.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 493 | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 443 | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 616 | 4.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 750 | 6.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,050 | 8.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 124 | 1.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 20 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (70126 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 20 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 558 | 4.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,209 | 9.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 641 | 5.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,563 | 12.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,872 | 30.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,008 | 16.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,085 | 16.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 429 | 3.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 191 | 1.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (70126 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 55 | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,287 | 10.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,788 | 30.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,584 | 44.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,676 | 13.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 186 | 1.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (70126 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,496 | 23.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 25 | 0.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 8,219 | 76.3% | 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: | 32 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 5 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (70126 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,548 | 14.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,442 | 50.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,550 | 23.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,237 | 11.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (70126 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 218 | 4.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 457 | 9.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 807 | 15.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,695 | 33.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,499 | 29.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 284 | 5.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 62 | 1.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 52 | 1.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (70126 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,412 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $527 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,098 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.77 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.72 | 2.38 |
Households (70126 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,777 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,405 | 22.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 720 | 6.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,776 | 16.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,765 | 53.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,071 | 28.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,824 | 26.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.74 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.92 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (70126 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,233 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,693 | 55.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,016 | 29.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 300 | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,127 | 11.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 7,454 | 72.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (70126 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,633 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 409 | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 665 | 7.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,676 | 42.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,714 | 19.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,169 | 25.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (70126 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 22,010 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,173 | 5.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 30,041 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,252 | 14.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 572 | 13.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,329 | 54.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,351 | 31.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (70126 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 25,320 | 84.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,375 | 14.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,496 | 79.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 745 | 17.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 395 | 9.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 134 | 3.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (70126 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 29,321 | 97.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 104 | 0.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 833 | 801.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 833 | 801.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 833 | 801.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 0 | 0.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 12 | 11.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 713 | 685.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (70126 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 28,028 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 26,705 | 95.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,323 | 4.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,104 | 3.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 140 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 76 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 3 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (70126 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,777 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,891 | 91.8% | 89.4% |
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