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New Orleans, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70115

Orleans County, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

31,695
3,156/sq mi
$90,182
Median income
$643,100
Median home value
64.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 70115 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in New Orleans, Orleans County, 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 Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $66,927. Poverty here runs at 14.4%, with unemployment measured at 6.1%. Housing costs here run $643,100 for a typical home value (263% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,489 a month; 54.3% of 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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 70115, plus 6 more within Orleans County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 70115?

39.8

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

5.6%

Foreign-Born

White 60.5%
African American 25.9%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%

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

$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

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 76.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 64.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

18,364

Total Housing Units

13,890

Occupied Units

4,474

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 54.3%
Renter 45.7%

$643,100

Median Home Value

+263% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70115 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 70115 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Orleans County

70119 standard
New Orleans, LA
Pop: 36,228
70118 standard
New Orleans, LA
Pop: 33,008
70131 standard
New Orleans, LA
Pop: 29,915
70122 standard
New Orleans, LA
Pop: 28,564
70126 standard
New Orleans, LA
Pop: 23,958
70117 standard
New Orleans, LA
Pop: 23,389

Related Areas

Orleans County New Orleans, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70115 in? ▼
ZIP code 70115 (New Orleans) is located in Orleans County, Louisiana. Orleans County 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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.