PlainZIP

New Orleans, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70116

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

11,507
3,440/sq mi
$52,306
Median income
$386,500
Median home value
51.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

New Orleans pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

17th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 22%
home value, US ZIPs
3,440
people per sq mi
48%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70116 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70116 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in New Orleans, Orleans County, Louisiana, home to 11,507 residents across 3.3 square miles, a density of 3,440 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70116 reports a modest median household income of $52,306 (12% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $53,259. Poverty here runs at 21.9%, with unemployment measured at 9.0%. Housing costs here run $386,500 for a typical home value (118% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,270 a month; 47.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 51.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.6, and the average commute is 20 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 70116, 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 70116

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Orleans, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70116.

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 70116, 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

11,507

Population

3.3

Area (sq mi)

3,440

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70116?

47.6

Median Age

53.9%

Male

46.1%

Female

5.0%

Foreign-Born

White 49.3%
African American 36.2%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%

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?

$52,306

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$53,259

Per Capita Income

21.9%

Poverty Rate

9.0%

Unemployment Rate

19.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70116 ranks nationally

New Orleans, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$52,306 17th percentile higher than 17% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 68.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 51.5%

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

What does housing look like?

9,851

Total Housing Units

5,950

Occupied Units

3,901

Vacant Units

1.73

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 47.5%
Renter 52.5%

$386,500

Median Home Value

+118% vs state

$1,270

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

+0.3%

YoY Change (2024)

299

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+199%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70116 have increased 0.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +199% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.5% 265
2021 +8.6% 288
2022 +1.7% 293
2023 +1.7% 298
2024 +0.3% 299

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 427 business establishments in ZIP 70116, employing approximately 4,516 people with a combined annual payroll of $167,579,000.

427

Businesses

4,516

Employees

$167.6M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 160 37.5%
Retail trade 117 27.4%
Other services (except public administration) 30 7.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 26 6.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 24 5.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 19 4.5%
Health care and social assistance 13 3.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 2.1%
Information 6 1.4%
Construction 4 0.9%
Wholesale trade 4 0.9%
Finance and insurance 4 0.9%
Educational services 4 0.9%
Manufacturing 3 0.7%
Transportation and warehousing 3 0.7%

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 70116 vs 70112 →

ZIP 70116 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 70116 ranks #7 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 70116 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 70116 ranks #4 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
70112 New Orleans, LA 3,655 1.0 mi
70139 New Orleans, LA 0 1.2 mi
70163 New Orleans, LA 0 1.4 mi
70119 New Orleans, LA 36,228 1.5 mi
70130 New Orleans, LA 14,064 2.1 mi
70117 New Orleans, LA 23,389 2.1 mi
70113 New Orleans, LA 7,025 2.0 mi
70122 New Orleans, LA 28,564 3.2 mi
70125 New Orleans, LA 14,479 2.6 mi
70114 New Orleans, LA 22,870 2.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Orleans County

70119 standard
New Orleans, LA
Pop: 36,228
70118 standard
New Orleans, LA
Pop: 33,008
70115 standard
New Orleans, LA
Pop: 31,695
70131 standard
New Orleans, LA
Pop: 29,915
70122 standard
New Orleans, LA
Pop: 28,564
70126 standard
New Orleans, LA
Pop: 23,958

Related Areas

Orleans County New Orleans, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70116 in? ▼
ZIP code 70116 (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 70116? ▼
ZIP code 70116 in New Orleans, LA has a population of 11,507 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70116? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70116 is $52,306, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70116? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70116 is $386,500, which is 39% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70116? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70116 is White at 49.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70116? ▼
ZIP code 70116 has 427 business establishments employing approximately 4,516 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70116? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70116 are: Accommodation and food services (160), Retail trade (117), Other services (except public administration) (30). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70116? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70116 increased by 0.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 199%. 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 70116? ▼
In ZIP code 70116, 68.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 51.5% 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 70116? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70116 is 19.9 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 70116? ▼
In ZIP code 70116, approximately 47.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 52.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70116? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70116 is 21.9% 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.