New Orleans, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70119
Orleans Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 36,228
- 3,129/sq mi High-density area
- $53,143
- Median income Below-median income area
- $371,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 47.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 Parish, 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 average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,253. The poverty rate is 24.0%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $371,000 (110% above the average Louisiana ZIP), with only 37.2% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,354.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Orleans Parish, so 70119 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
207 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
168 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
138 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
128 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
109 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 70119?
38.3
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
5.2%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$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
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
21,908housing units
21,908
Total Housing Units
18,142
Occupied Units
3,766
Vacant Units
1.91
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$371,000
Median Home Value
+110% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 70119
New Orleans (70119)
36,228 residents
- 70122
New Orleans (70122)
28,564 residents
- 70117
New Orleans (70117)
23,389 residents
- 70124
New Orleans (70124)
16,824 residents
- 70125 14,479
New Orleans (70125)
14,479 residents
- 70130 14,064
New Orleans (70130)
14,064 residents
- 70116 11,507
New Orleans (70116)
11,507 residents
- 70113 7,025
New Orleans (70113)
7,025 residents
- 70112 3,655
New Orleans (70112)
3,655 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70119 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70119 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70124
New Orleans (70124)
$121,228 median income
- 70130
New Orleans (70130)
$80,212 median income
- 70125
New Orleans (70125)
$61,174 median income
- 70119
New Orleans (70119)
$53,143 median income
- 70116
New Orleans (70116)
$52,306 median income
- 70122
New Orleans (70122)
$49,455 median income
- 70117 $45,764
New Orleans (70117)
$45,764 median income
- 70113 $39,333
New Orleans (70113)
$39,333 median income
- 70112 $19,395
New Orleans (70112)
$19,395 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70119, both outside LA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (36,228 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What parish is ZIP code 70119 in?
ZIP code 70119 (New Orleans) is located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. Orleans Parish 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.
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