New Orleans, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70112
Orleans Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,655
- 1,618/sq mi High-density area
- $19,395
- Median income Below-median income area
- $391,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 44.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
New Orleans pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- Lowest
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 21%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,618
- people per sq mi
- 9%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70112 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 70112 covers 2.3 square miles in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,655 residents on file, a density of 1,618 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 70112 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $19,395 (68% below the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,994. The poverty rate is 39.0%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $391,900 (121% above the average Louisiana ZIP), with only 9.3% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,027.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Orleans Parish, so 70112 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 70112
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Orleans, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70112.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
154 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
101 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
63 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 59
Real estate and rental and leasing
59 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 44
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
44 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 70112, New Orleans, LA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
3,655
Population
2.3
Area (sq mi)
1,618
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 70112?
39.6
Median Age
43.7%
Male
56.3%
Female
14.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$19,395
Median Household Income
-68% vs state ZIP avg
$40,994
Per Capita Income
39.0%
Poverty Rate
8.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 70112 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
New Orleans, LA household income vs. every Louisiana ZIP code
Median household income among 457 reporting Louisiana ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$19,395 1st percentile higher than 1% of 457 Louisiana ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Louisiana ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,683housing units
3,683
Total Housing Units
2,327
Occupied Units
1,356
Vacant Units
1.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$391,900
Median Home Value
+121% vs state ZIP avg
$1,027
Median Rent
1947
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 652 business establishments in ZIP 70112, employing approximately 28,336 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,753,159,000.
652
Businesses
28,336
Employees
$1.8B
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 154 | 23.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 101 | 15.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 63 | 9.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 59 | 9.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 44 | 6.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 42 | 6.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 40 | 6.1% |
| Retail trade | 37 | 5.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 21 | 3.2% |
| Information | 19 | 2.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 14 | 2.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 11 | 1.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 1.5% |
| Construction | 8 | 1.2% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 6 | 0.9% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 0.9% |
| Utilities | 4 | 0.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 70112 vs 70163 →
ZIP 70112 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70119
New Orleans (70119)
36,228 residents
- 70118
New Orleans (70118)
33,008 residents
- 70115
New Orleans (70115)
31,695 residents
- 70117
New Orleans (70117)
23,389 residents
- 70125 14,479
New Orleans (70125)
14,479 residents
- 70130 14,064
New Orleans (70130)
14,064 residents
- 70116 11,507
New Orleans (70116)
11,507 residents
- 70113 7,025
New Orleans (70113)
7,025 residents
- 70112 3,655
New Orleans (70112)
3,655 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70112 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70112 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70115
New Orleans (70115)
$90,182 median income
- 70130
New Orleans (70130)
$80,212 median income
- 70118
New Orleans (70118)
$63,750 median income
- 70125
New Orleans (70125)
$61,174 median income
- 70119
New Orleans (70119)
$53,143 median income
- 70116
New Orleans (70116)
$52,306 median income
- 70117
New Orleans (70117)
$45,764 median income
- 70113
New Orleans (70113)
$39,333 median income
- 70112 $19,395
New Orleans (70112)
$19,395 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 70112 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70163 | New Orleans, LA | 0 | 0.5 mi |
| 70139 | New Orleans, LA | 0 | 0.6 mi |
| 70113 | New Orleans, LA | 7,025 | 1.0 mi |
| 70116 | New Orleans, LA | 11,507 | 1.0 mi |
| 70130 | New Orleans, LA | 14,064 | 1.5 mi |
| 70119 | New Orleans, LA | 36,228 | 1.4 mi |
| 70125 | New Orleans, LA | 14,479 | 1.6 mi |
| 70117 | New Orleans, LA | 23,389 | 2.9 mi |
| 70115 | New Orleans, LA | 31,695 | 2.7 mi |
| 70118 | New Orleans, LA | 33,008 | 3.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70112, both outside LA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,655 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What parish is ZIP code 70112 in?
ZIP code 70112 (New Orleans) is located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. Orleans Parish contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/orleans-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70112?
ZIP code 70112 in New Orleans, LA has a population of 3,655 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70112?
The median household income in ZIP 70112 is $19,395, which is 75% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70112?
The median home value in ZIP 70112 is $391,900, which is 41% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70112?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70112 is African American at 46.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70112?
ZIP code 70112 has 652 business establishments employing approximately 28,336 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70112?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70112 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (154), Accommodation and food services (101), Other services (except public administration) (63). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 70112?
In ZIP code 70112, 73.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 70112?
In ZIP code 70112, approximately 9.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 90.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70112?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70112 is 39.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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