70131 ZIP Code
New Orleans, Louisiana
December 20, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 70131 |
| City/Town: | New Orleans |
| County: | Orleans |
| State: | Louisiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 25,749 |
| Median Household Income: | $60,157 |
| Per Capita Income: | $43,947 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,283 |
| Median Home Value: | $222,900 |
| Land Area: | 11.7 sq miles
30.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 3.1 sq miles
7.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 29.9063, -89.9583 |
Population Information (70131 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 25,749 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,926 | 46.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,823 | 53.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,297 | 5.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,064 | 4.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,762 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,453 | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,189 | 4.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,248 | 16.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,048 | 11.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,596 | 14.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,995 | 7.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,724 | 6.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,696 | 10.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,276 | 5.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 401 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (70131 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $222,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,029 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,283 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,450 | 85.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,833 | 14.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,653 | 63.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,797 | 36.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (70131 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 18,984 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 543 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 752 | 4.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,451 | 23.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,842 | 25.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,055 | 5.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,136 | 21.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,205 | 16.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 38.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (70131 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $60,157 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $83,534 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $82,332 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $43,947 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (70131 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 12,903 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,452 | 92.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 978 | 7.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,494 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,509 | 74.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,956 | 17.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 987 | 8.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (70131 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 6,307 | 24.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 16,386 | 63.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 19 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,142 | 4.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 886 | 3.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,009 | 3.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,325 | 5.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,691 | 6.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 482 | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 115 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 156 | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 938 | 3.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (70131 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 786 | 7.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 555 | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 977 | 9.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 742 | 7.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,382 | 13.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,106 | 20.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,128 | 10.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,200 | 11.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 785 | 7.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 789 | 7.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (70131 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,602 | 83.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 595 | 5.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 400 | 3.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 84 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 261 | 2.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 721 | 6.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (70131 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 182 | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 400 | 3.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 539 | 4.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 303 | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,089 | 9.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 788 | 6.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 173 | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 513 | 4.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,074 | 9.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,399 | 29.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,366 | 11.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 773 | 6.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 853 | 7.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (70131 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.8% | 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 (70131 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 23,156 | 89.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 15,748 | 61.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 10,295 | 40.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,580 | 6.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (70131 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,131 | 77.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,642 | 25.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,372 | 22.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 467 | 4.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 149 | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 974 | 9.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (70131 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,537 | 61.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 211 | 1.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 295 | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 444 | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 809 | 6.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 870 | 7.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,058 | 16.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 48 | 0.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (70131 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 142 | 1.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 786 | 6.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 868 | 7.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,622 | 13.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 4,573 | 37.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,687 | 21.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,005 | 8.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 474 | 3.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 126 | 1.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (70131 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 170 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,765 | 14.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,519 | 20.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,229 | 34.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,989 | 24.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 611 | 5.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (70131 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,548 | 43.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 88 | 0.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,748 | 55.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 29 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 15 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (70131 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 804 | 7.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,689 | 44.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,361 | 32.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,596 | 15.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (70131 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 137 | 2.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 356 | 5.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 921 | 13.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,258 | 18.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,379 | 35.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,096 | 16.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 437 | 6.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 69 | 1.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (70131 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,738 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $585 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,029 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.67 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.96 | 2.38 |
Households (70131 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,450 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,826 | 36.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 992 | 9.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,048 | 19.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,201 | 40.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,318 | 22.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,772 | 26.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.41 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.47 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (70131 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,748 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,865 | 39.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,273 | 43.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 351 | 3.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 915 | 9.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,842 | 49.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (70131 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,689 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 202 | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 223 | 3.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,501 | 44.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,108 | 19.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,655 | 29.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (70131 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 20,308 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,298 | 6.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 24,736 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,729 | 11.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 214 | 7.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,388 | 50.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,127 | 41.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (70131 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 23,204 | 90.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,280 | 8.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 850 | 37.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,278 | 56.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 550 | 24.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 152 | 6.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (70131 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 24,060 | 93.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 320 | 1.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,689 | 527.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,689 | 527.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,689 | 527.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 136 | 42.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 27 | 8.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 617 | 192.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 36 | 11.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (70131 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 24,452 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 21,952 | 89.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,500 | 10.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,184 | 4.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 407 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 875 | 3.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 34 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (70131 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,450 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,609 | 92.0% | 89.4% |
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