New Orleans, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70115
Orleans Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 31,695
- 3,156/sq mi High-density area
- $90,182
- Median income Above-median income area
- $643,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 64.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
New Orleans pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 27%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 8%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3,156
- people per sq mi
- 54%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70115 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 70115 (New Orleans, LA) fell -2.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 316.6 in 2023 to 308.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 70115 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, with 31,695 residents across 10.0 square miles, a density of 3,156 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 70115 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $90,182 (51% above the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $66,927. The poverty rate is 14.4%, with unemployment at 6.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $643,100 (263% above the average Louisiana ZIP) and median rent is $1,489; 54.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 64.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Orleans Parish, so 70115 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 70115
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Orleans, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70115.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
203 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
176 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
169 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
127 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
99 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 70115, 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
31,695
Population
10.0
Area (sq mi)
3,156
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 70115?
39.8
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
5.6%
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?
$90,182
Median Household Income
+51% vs state ZIP avg
$66,927
Per Capita Income
14.4%
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
20.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70115 ranks nationally
New Orleans, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$90,182 Top 27% higher than 73% of 30,318 US 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
18,364housing units
18,364
Total Housing Units
13,890
Occupied Units
4,474
Vacant Units
2.21
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$643,100
Median Home Value
+263% vs state ZIP avg
$1,489
Median Rent
1938
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
-2.7%
YoY Change (2024)
308
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+208%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 70115 have decreased 2.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +208% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.1% | 289 |
| 2021 | +6.3% | 307 |
| 2022 | +7.4% | 330 |
| 2023 | -4.0% | 317 |
| 2024 | -2.7% | 308 |
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 1,114 business establishments in ZIP 70115, employing approximately 16,792 people with a combined annual payroll of $941,232,000.
1,114
Businesses
16,792
Employees
$941.2M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 203 | 18.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 176 | 15.8% |
| Retail trade | 169 | 15.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 127 | 11.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 99 | 8.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 78 | 7.0% |
| Construction | 41 | 3.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 41 | 3.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 36 | 3.2% |
| Educational services | 35 | 3.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 33 | 3.0% |
| Information | 21 | 1.9% |
| Manufacturing | 20 | 1.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 16 | 1.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.5% |
| Industries not classified | 3 | 0.3% |
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 70115 vs 70125 →
ZIP 70115 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
- 70053
Gretna (70053)
16,499 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 70115 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70115 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
- 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 70115 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70125 | New Orleans, LA | 14,479 | 1.9 mi |
| 70113 | New Orleans, LA | 7,025 | 1.7 mi |
| 70118 | New Orleans, LA | 33,008 | 2.0 mi |
| 70130 | New Orleans, LA | 14,064 | 2.1 mi |
| 70163 | New Orleans, LA | 0 | 2.4 mi |
| 70139 | New Orleans, LA | 0 | 2.6 mi |
| 70053 | Gretna, LA | 16,499 | 3.0 mi |
| 70112 | New Orleans, LA | 3,655 | 2.7 mi |
| 70119 | New Orleans, LA | 36,228 | 3.7 mi |
| 70116 | New Orleans, LA | 11,507 | 3.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70115, 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 (31,695 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 70115 in?
ZIP code 70115 (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 70115?
ZIP code 70115 in New Orleans, LA has a population of 31,695 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70115?
The median household income in ZIP 70115 is $90,182, which is 18% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70115?
The median home value in ZIP 70115 is $643,100, which is 131% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70115?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70115 is White at 60.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70115?
ZIP code 70115 has 1,114 business establishments employing approximately 16,792 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70115?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70115 are: Health care and social assistance (203), Accommodation and food services (176), Retail trade (169). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70115?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70115 decreased by 2.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 208%. 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 70115?
In ZIP code 70115, 76.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 64.7% 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 70115?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70115 is 20.4 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 70115?
In ZIP code 70115, approximately 54.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70115?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70115 is 14.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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