New Orleans, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70114
Orleans Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 22,870
- 1,813/sq mi High-density area
- $43,493
- Median income Below-median income area
- $206,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 27.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
New Orleans pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 8th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 45th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,813
- people per sq mi
- 41%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70114 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 70114 (New Orleans, LA) rose +7.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 207.6 in 2023 to 224.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 70114 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, with 22,870 residents across 12.6 square miles, a density of 1,813 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 70114 reports a modest median household income of $43,493 (27% below the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,405. The poverty rate is 25.5%, 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 $206,700 (17% above the average Louisiana ZIP), with only 41.2% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,188.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Orleans Parish, so 70114 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 70114
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Orleans, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70114.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
69 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
47 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
46 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
42 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
37 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 70114, 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
22,870
Population
12.6
Area (sq mi)
1,813
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 70114?
40.8
Median Age
43.6%
Male
56.4%
Female
5.9%
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?
$43,493
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$28,405
Per Capita Income
25.5%
Poverty Rate
7.6%
Unemployment Rate
24.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70114 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)
$43,493 23rd percentile higher than 23% of 457 Louisiana ZIPs
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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
11,957housing units
11,957
Total Housing Units
9,512
Occupied Units
2,445
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$206,700
Median Home Value
+17% vs state ZIP avg
$1,188
Median Rent
1967
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+7.9%
YoY Change (2024)
224
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+124%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 70114 have increased 7.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +124% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.4% | 186 |
| 2021 | +6.4% | 198 |
| 2022 | +11.2% | 220 |
| 2023 | -5.6% | 208 |
| 2024 | +7.9% | 224 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 345 business establishments in ZIP 70114, employing approximately 4,536 people with a combined annual payroll of $186,886,000.
345
Businesses
4,536
Employees
$186.9M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 69 | 20.0% |
| Retail trade | 47 | 13.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 46 | 13.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 42 | 12.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 37 | 10.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 26 | 7.5% |
| Construction | 13 | 3.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 12 | 3.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 3.5% |
| Educational services | 11 | 3.2% |
| Information | 8 | 2.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 2.0% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 0.9% |
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 70114 vs 70117 →
ZIP 70114 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70056
Gretna (70056)
39,082 residents
- 70117
New Orleans (70117)
23,389 residents
- 70114
New Orleans (70114)
22,870 residents
- 70053
Gretna (70053)
16,499 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
- 70032 3,635
Arabi (70032)
3,635 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70114 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70114 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70130
New Orleans (70130)
$80,212 median income
- 70056
Gretna (70056)
$59,027 median income
- 70032
Arabi (70032)
$56,813 median income
- 70116
New Orleans (70116)
$52,306 median income
- 70117
New Orleans (70117)
$45,764 median income
- 70114
New Orleans (70114)
$43,493 median income
- 70053
Gretna (70053)
$39,950 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 70114 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70117 | New Orleans, LA | 23,389 | 2.1 mi |
| 70130 | New Orleans, LA | 14,064 | 2.2 mi |
| 70053 | Gretna, LA | 16,499 | 2.0 mi |
| 70139 | New Orleans, LA | 0 | 2.4 mi |
| 70056 | Gretna, LA | 39,082 | 3.4 mi |
| 70163 | New Orleans, LA | 0 | 2.7 mi |
| 70032 | Arabi, LA | 3,635 | 2.5 mi |
| 70113 | New Orleans, LA | 7,025 | 3.0 mi |
| 70116 | New Orleans, LA | 11,507 | 2.8 mi |
| 70112 | New Orleans, LA | 3,655 | 3.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70114, 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 (22,870 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 70114 in?
ZIP code 70114 (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 70114?
ZIP code 70114 in New Orleans, LA has a population of 22,870 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70114?
The median household income in ZIP 70114 is $43,493, which is 43% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70114?
The median home value in ZIP 70114 is $206,700, which is 26% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70114?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70114 is African American at 72.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70114?
ZIP code 70114 has 345 business establishments employing approximately 4,536 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70114?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70114 are: Health care and social assistance (69), Retail trade (47), Accommodation and food services (46). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70114?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70114 increased by 7.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 124%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 70114?
In ZIP code 70114, 53.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 70114?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70114 is 24.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 70114?
In ZIP code 70114, approximately 41.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 58.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70114?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70114 is 25.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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