PlainZIP

New Orleans, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70119

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

36,228
3,129/sq mi
$53,143
Median income
$371,000
Median home value
47.2%
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, renter-heavy area.

18th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 24%
home value, US ZIPs
3,129
people per sq mi
37%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70119 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70119 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in New Orleans, Orleans County, Louisiana, with 36,228 residents across 11.6 square miles, a density of 3,129 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70119 reports a modest median household income of $53,143 (11% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $39,253. Local economic indicators show a 24.0% poverty rate alongside 5.1% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $371,000 (110% above the state average) with median rent at $1,354 per month, and 37.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Orleans County, so you can benchmark 70119 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 70119

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Orleans, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70119.

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 70119, 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

36,228

Population

11.6

Area (sq mi)

3,129

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70119?

38.3

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

5.2%

Foreign-Born

White 37.6%
African American 46.7%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%

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?

$53,143

Median Household Income

-11% vs state

$39,253

Per Capita Income

24.0%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

20.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70119 ranks nationally

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

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

$53,143 18th percentile higher than 18% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 66.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.2%

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

What does housing look like?

21,908

Total Housing Units

18,142

Occupied Units

3,766

Vacant Units

1.91

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 37.2%
Renter 62.8%

$371,000

Median Home Value

+110% vs state

$1,354

Median Rent

1944

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

+0.8%

YoY Change (2024)

359

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+259%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70119 have increased 0.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +259% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.9% 310
2021 +9.1% 338
2022 +6.1% 359
2023 -0.9% 356
2024 +0.8% 359

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 1,121 business establishments in ZIP 70119, employing approximately 18,064 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,061,584,000.

1,121

Businesses

18,064

Employees

$1.1B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 207 18.5%
Accommodation and food services 168 15.0%
Health care and social assistance 138 12.3%
Other services (except public administration) 128 11.4%
Retail trade 109 9.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 57 5.1%
Finance and insurance 54 4.8%
Construction 49 4.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 48 4.3%
Educational services 32 2.9%
Manufacturing 29 2.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 29 2.6%
Information 25 2.2%
Wholesale trade 24 2.1%
Transportation and warehousing 13 1.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 0.5%
Utilities 4 0.4%

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 70119 vs 70112 →

ZIP 70119 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 70119 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 70119 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 70119 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 1.4 mi
70116 New Orleans, LA 11,507 1.5 mi
70113 New Orleans, LA 7,025 2.3 mi
70163 New Orleans, LA 0 1.9 mi
70125 New Orleans, LA 14,479 1.9 mi
70139 New Orleans, LA 0 2.0 mi
70124 New Orleans, LA 16,824 2.4 mi
70130 New Orleans, LA 14,064 2.9 mi
70122 New Orleans, LA 28,564 3.0 mi
70117 New Orleans, LA 23,389 3.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Orleans County

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
70117 standard
New Orleans, LA
Pop: 23,389

Related Areas

Orleans County New Orleans, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70119 in? ▼
ZIP code 70119 (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 70119? ▼
ZIP code 70119 in New Orleans, LA has a population of 36,228 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70119? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70119 is $53,143, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70119? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70119 is $371,000, which is 33% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70119? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70119 is African American at 46.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70119? ▼
ZIP code 70119 has 1,121 business establishments employing approximately 18,064 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70119? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70119 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (207), Accommodation and food services (168), Health care and social assistance (138). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70119? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70119 increased by 0.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 259%. 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 70119? ▼
In ZIP code 70119, 66.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.2% 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 70119? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70119 is 20.1 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 70119? ▼
In ZIP code 70119, approximately 37.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 62.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70119? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70119 is 24.0% 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.