PlainZIP

New Orleans, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70118

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

33,008
2,721/sq mi
$63,750
Median income
$465,600
Median home value
52.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

New Orleans pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

36th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 15%
home value, US ZIPs
2,721
people per sq mi
49%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70118 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70118 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in New Orleans, Orleans County, Louisiana, with 33,008 residents across 12.1 square miles, a density of 2,721 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70118 reports a modest median household income of $63,750 (7% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $45,185. 24.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.4%. Housing costs here run $465,600 for a typical home value (163% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,333 a month; 48.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 52.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.8, and the average commute is 18 minutes. To put 70118 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Orleans County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 70118

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Orleans, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70118.

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 70118, 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

33,008

Population

12.1

Area (sq mi)

2,721

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 70118?

31.8

Median Age

46.1%

Male

53.9%

Female

10.2%

Foreign-Born

White 49.1%
African American 33.1%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%

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?

$63,750

Median Household Income

+7% vs state

$45,185

Per Capita Income

24.9%

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Unemployment Rate

18.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70118 ranks nationally

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

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

$63,750 36th percentile higher than 36% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 70.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 52.4%

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

What does housing look like?

15,752

Total Housing Units

12,831

Occupied Units

2,921

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 48.5%
Renter 51.5%

$465,600

Median Home Value

+163% vs state

$1,333

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

+1.0%

YoY Change (2024)

278

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+178%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70118 have increased 1.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +178% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.6% 246
2021 +6.4% 262
2022 +10.1% 289
2023 -4.6% 275
2024 +1.0% 278

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 685 business establishments in ZIP 70118, employing approximately 16,969 people with a combined annual payroll of $950,482,000.

685

Businesses

16,969

Employees

$950.5M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 120 17.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 106 15.5%
Health care and social assistance 97 14.2%
Retail trade 88 12.8%
Other services (except public administration) 76 11.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 40 5.8%
Construction 27 3.9%
Finance and insurance 22 3.2%
Educational services 22 3.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 19 2.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 17 2.5%
Wholesale trade 15 2.2%
Information 14 2.0%
Transportation and warehousing 12 1.8%
Manufacturing 6 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 70118 vs 70125 →

ZIP 70118 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 70118 ranks #2 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 70118 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 70118 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
70125 New Orleans, LA 14,479 1.4 mi
70113 New Orleans, LA 7,025 2.5 mi
70115 New Orleans, LA 31,695 2.0 mi
70121 New Orleans, LA 12,029 2.5 mi
70163 New Orleans, LA 0 3.0 mi
70139 New Orleans, LA 0 3.3 mi
70112 New Orleans, LA 3,655 3.0 mi
70005 Metairie, LA 24,339 3.8 mi
70130 New Orleans, LA 14,064 3.4 mi
70119 New Orleans, LA 36,228 3.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Orleans County

70119 standard
New Orleans, LA
Pop: 36,228
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
70117 standard
New Orleans, LA
Pop: 23,389

Related Areas

Orleans County New Orleans, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70118 in? ▼
ZIP code 70118 (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 70118? ▼
ZIP code 70118 in New Orleans, LA has a population of 33,008 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70118? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70118 is $63,750, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70118? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70118 is $465,600, which is 67% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70118? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70118 is White at 49.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70118? ▼
ZIP code 70118 has 685 business establishments employing approximately 16,969 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70118? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70118 are: Accommodation and food services (120), Professional, scientific, and technical services (106), Health care and social assistance (97). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70118? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70118 increased by 1.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 178%. 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 70118? ▼
In ZIP code 70118, 70.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 52.4% 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 70118? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70118 is 18.4 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 70118? ▼
In ZIP code 70118, approximately 48.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 51.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70118? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70118 is 24.9% 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.