70129 ZIP Code
New Orleans, Louisiana
December 20, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 70129 |
| City/Town: | New Orleans |
| County: | Orleans |
| State: | Louisiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 10,314 |
| Median Household Income: | $51,500 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,683 |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,602 |
| Median Home Value: | $169,500 |
| Land Area: | 90.9 sq miles
235.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 43.8 sq miles
113.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 30.0809, -89.8134 |
Population Information (70129 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 10,314 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 4,767 | 46.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,547 | 53.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 970 | 9.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 564 | 5.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 855 | 8.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 644 | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 321 | 3.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,244 | 12.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,251 | 12.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,127 | 10.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 714 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 768 | 7.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,289 | 12.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 397 | 3.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 170 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (70129 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $169,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,074 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 3,602 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,076 | 85.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 526 | 14.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,084 | 67.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 992 | 32.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (70129 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 6,960 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,160 | 16.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 648 | 9.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,463 | 21.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,095 | 30.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 382 | 5.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 922 | 13.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 290 | 4.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 74.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 17.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (70129 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $51,500 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $63,992 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $61,855 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,683 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (70129 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 4,485 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 3,897 | 87.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 578 | 12.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,297 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,306 | 84.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 311 | 8.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 212 | 5.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 68 | 1.7% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (70129 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 998 | 9.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 5,387 | 52.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 26 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,826 | 27.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 955 | 9.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 122 | 1.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,001 | 9.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,070 | 10.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 280 | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 780 | 7.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (70129 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 496 | 16.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 231 | 7.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 330 | 10.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 204 | 6.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 259 | 8.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 502 | 16.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 488 | 15.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 318 | 10.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 103 | 3.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 145 | 4.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (70129 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,633 | 67.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 601 | 15.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 143 | 3.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 64 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 116 | 3.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 165 | 4.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 34.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (70129 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 185 | 4.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 415 | 10.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 251 | 6.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 21 | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 426 | 10.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 233 | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 20 | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 171 | 4.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 436 | 11.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 845 | 21.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 539 | 13.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 248 | 6.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 107 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (70129 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 29.0% | 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 (70129 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 8,936 | 86.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 3,899 | 37.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,931 | 57.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,367 | 13.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (70129 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,180 | 70.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 852 | 27.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 602 | 19.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 461 | 15.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 103 | 3.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 730 | 23.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (70129 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,514 | 69.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 364 | 10.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 31 | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 174 | 4.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 268 | 7.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 12 | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 68 | 1.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 171 | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (70129 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 8 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 163 | 4.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 431 | 12.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 346 | 9.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 915 | 25.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,046 | 29.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 507 | 14.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 127 | 3.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 42 | 1.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 17 | 0.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (70129 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 12 | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 191 | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 584 | 16.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,998 | 55.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 708 | 19.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 109 | 3.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (70129 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,023 | 33.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,023 | 65.8% | 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: | 17 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 13 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (70129 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 346 | 11.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,050 | 34.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,238 | 40.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 442 | 14.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (70129 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 123 | 5.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 167 | 8.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 386 | 18.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 698 | 33.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 396 | 19.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 271 | 13.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 28 | 1.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 15 | 0.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (70129 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,561 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $468 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,074 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.07 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.94 | 2.38 |
Households (70129 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,076 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,218 | 39.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 322 | 10.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 532 | 17.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,088 | 35.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,049 | 34.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,128 | 36.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.35 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 4.13 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (70129 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,667 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,951 | 53.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,305 | 35.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 75 | 2.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 315 | 8.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,777 | 48.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (70129 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,792 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 150 | 5.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 136 | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,211 | 43.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 656 | 23.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 639 | 22.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (70129 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 7,468 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 460 | 6.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 10,303 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,310 | 12.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 119 | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 597 | 45.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 594 | 45.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (70129 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 9,308 | 90.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 822 | 8.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 436 | 53.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 340 | 41.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 38 | 4.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 46 | 5.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (70129 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 7,385 | 71.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 31 | 0.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,929 | 9448.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,929 | 9448.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,929 | 9448.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 14 | 45.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 26 | 83.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 908 | 2929.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (70129 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,344 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 6,059 | 64.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,285 | 35.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 753 | 8.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 17 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 2,452 | 26.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 63 | 0.7% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (70129 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,076 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 2,963 | 96.3% | 89.4% |
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