70127 ZIP Code
New Orleans, Louisiana
December 20, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 70127 |
| City/Town: | New Orleans |
| County: | Orleans |
| State: | Louisiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 26,153 |
| Median Household Income: | $37,401 |
| Per Capita Income: | $28,819 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,881 |
| Median Home Value: | $186,600 |
| Land Area: | 5.5 sq miles
14.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 30.0284, -89.9742 |
Population Information (70127 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 26,153 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,752 | 48.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,401 | 51.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,662 | 6.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,374 | 5.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,157 | 8.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,688 | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,234 | 8.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,876 | 14.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,426 | 13.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,528 | 9.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,660 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,936 | 7.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,336 | 8.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 881 | 3.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 395 | 1.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (70127 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $186,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,036 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,881 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,799 | 90.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,082 | 9.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,450 | 45.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,349 | 54.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (70127 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 17,038 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 642 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,788 | 10.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,314 | 31.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,406 | 25.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,125 | 6.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,359 | 13.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,404 | 8.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 85.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 22.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (70127 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $37,401 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $51,433 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $51,554 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $28,819 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (70127 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,501 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,097 | 88.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,342 | 11.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,965 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,766 | 76.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,025 | 20.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 306 | 3.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (70127 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 573 | 2.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 24,360 | 93.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 9 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 169 | 0.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 292 | 1.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 750 | 2.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 886 | 3.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 535 | 2.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 130 | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 5 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 13 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 387 | 1.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (70127 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,728 | 17.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,023 | 10.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,057 | 10.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 982 | 10.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,313 | 13.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,605 | 16.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 701 | 7.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 760 | 7.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 438 | 4.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 192 | 2.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (70127 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,210 | 71.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,254 | 12.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 755 | 7.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 182 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 247 | 2.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 311 | 3.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 28.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (70127 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 69 | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 356 | 3.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 408 | 4.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 294 | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,249 | 12.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,050 | 10.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 75 | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 247 | 2.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 624 | 6.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,019 | 29.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,441 | 14.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 570 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 695 | 6.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (70127 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 28.1% | 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 (70127 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 24,304 | 92.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 11,589 | 44.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 15,071 | 57.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,787 | 6.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (70127 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,343 | 64.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,814 | 28.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,751 | 17.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,599 | 16.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 169 | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,612 | 26.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (70127 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,746 | 52.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 931 | 8.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 155 | 1.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 463 | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 588 | 5.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,273 | 11.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,689 | 15.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 36 | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (70127 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 513 | 4.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 756 | 6.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 390 | 3.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,409 | 22.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 4,171 | 38.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,928 | 17.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 453 | 4.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 184 | 1.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 70 | 0.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (70127 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 139 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,854 | 17.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,814 | 25.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,561 | 41.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,301 | 12.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 212 | 1.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (70127 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,475 | 25.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 18 | 0.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 7,278 | 74.3% | 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: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 28 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (70127 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,844 | 18.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,409 | 45.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,312 | 23.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,234 | 12.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (70127 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 215 | 4.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 173 | 3.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 549 | 12.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,719 | 38.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,465 | 32.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 279 | 6.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 36 | 0.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 14 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (70127 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,376 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $476 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,036 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.98 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.40 | 2.38 |
Households (70127 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,799 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,236 | 22.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 716 | 7.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,438 | 24.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,587 | 46.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,981 | 30.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,703 | 27.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.66 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.98 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (70127 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,141 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,413 | 53.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,729 | 26.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 511 | 5.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,329 | 13.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,857 | 57.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (70127 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,100 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 242 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 136 | 1.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,803 | 39.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,807 | 25.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,112 | 29.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (70127 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 19,720 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,183 | 6.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 26,091 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,996 | 19.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 446 | 8.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,119 | 62.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,431 | 28.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (70127 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 23,863 | 91.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,822 | 7.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,275 | 70.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 547 | 30.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 222 | 12.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (70127 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 25,740 | 98.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 37 | 0.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 413 | 1116.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 413 | 1116.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 413 | 1116.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 0 | 0.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1 | 2.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 305 | 824.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 20 | 54.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (70127 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 24,491 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 23,754 | 97.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 737 | 3.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 428 | 1.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 67 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 99 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 143 | 0.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (70127 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,799 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,958 | 91.4% | 89.4% |
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