PlainZIP

New Orleans, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70117

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

23,389
1,648/sq mi
$45,764
Median income
$260,000
Median home value
35.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

New Orleans pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

10th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 40%
home value, US ZIPs
1,648
people per sq mi
52%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70117 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70117 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in New Orleans, Orleans County, Louisiana, with 23,389 residents across 14.2 square miles, a density of 1,648 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70117 reports a modest median household income of $45,764 (23% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $34,512. The poverty rate stands at 25.8% and the unemployment rate at 9.9%. Median home value sits at $260,000 (47% above the state average), median rent at $1,269 a month, and owner-occupancy at 52.2%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is 24 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Orleans County, letting you compare 70117 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 70117

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Orleans, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70117.

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 70117, 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

23,389

Population

14.2

Area (sq mi)

1,648

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70117?

39.6

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

5.0%

Foreign-Born

White 31.4%
African American 59.4%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

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?

$45,764

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$34,512

Per Capita Income

25.8%

Poverty Rate

9.9%

Unemployment Rate

24.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70117 ranks nationally

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

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

$45,764 10th percentile higher than 10% 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 63.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.8%

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

What does housing look like?

15,488

Total Housing Units

11,779

Occupied Units

3,709

Vacant Units

2.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 52.2%
Renter 47.8%

$260,000

Median Home Value

+47% vs state

$1,269

Median Rent

1948

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

-1.0%

YoY Change (2024)

373

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+273%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70117 have decreased 1.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +273% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.2% 317
2021 +7.5% 340
2022 +6.6% 363
2023 +3.7% 376
2024 -1.0% 373

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 483 business establishments in ZIP 70117, employing approximately 4,581 people with a combined annual payroll of $199,982,000.

483

Businesses

4,581

Employees

$200.0M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 95 19.7%
Retail trade 61 12.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 56 11.6%
Other services (except public administration) 56 11.6%
Health care and social assistance 46 9.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 26 5.4%
Construction 24 5.0%
Educational services 19 3.9%
Wholesale trade 18 3.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 18 3.7%
Manufacturing 15 3.1%
Information 14 2.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 2.5%
Transportation and warehousing 11 2.3%
Finance and insurance 10 2.1%

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 70117 vs 70114 →

ZIP 70117 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 70117 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 70117 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 70117 ranks #5 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
70114 New Orleans, LA 22,870 2.1 mi
70116 New Orleans, LA 11,507 2.1 mi
70032 Arabi, LA 3,635 2.1 mi
70112 New Orleans, LA 3,655 2.9 mi
70126 New Orleans, LA 23,958 3.5 mi
70139 New Orleans, LA 0 2.8 mi
70163 New Orleans, LA 0 3.0 mi
70119 New Orleans, LA 36,228 3.4 mi
70130 New Orleans, LA 14,064 3.2 mi
70053 Gretna, LA 16,499 4.0 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 70117 in? ▼
ZIP code 70117 (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 70117? ▼
ZIP code 70117 in New Orleans, LA has a population of 23,389 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70117? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70117 is $45,764, which is 40% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70117? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70117 is $260,000, which is 7% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70117? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70117 is African American at 59.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70117? ▼
ZIP code 70117 has 483 business establishments employing approximately 4,581 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70117? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70117 are: Accommodation and food services (95), Retail trade (61), Professional, scientific, and technical services (56). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70117? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70117 decreased by 1.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 273%. 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 70117? ▼
In ZIP code 70117, 63.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.8% 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 70117? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70117 is 24.4 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 70117? ▼
In ZIP code 70117, approximately 52.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 47.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70117? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70117 is 25.8% 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.