New Orleans, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70121
Jefferson Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,029
- 1,239/sq mi High-density area
- $59,562
- Median income Below-median income area
- $247,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 36.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
New Orleans pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 28th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 43%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,239
- people per sq mi
- 59%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70121 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 70121 (New Orleans, LA) rose +11.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 213.2 in 2023 to 237.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 70121 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in New Orleans, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, home to 12,029 residents across 9.7 square miles, a density of 1,239 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 70121 reports a modest median household income of $59,562 (0% below the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,235. The poverty rate is 15.3%, with unemployment at 2.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $247,900 (40% above the average Louisiana ZIP) and median rent is $1,106; 59.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jefferson Parish, so 70121 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 70121
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Orleans, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70121.
- Construction
Construction
56 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
51 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
51 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
50 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
37 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 70121, 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
12,029
Population
9.7
Area (sq mi)
1,239
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 70121?
43.7
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
7.4%
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?
$59,562
Median Household Income
-0% vs state ZIP avg
$41,235
Per Capita Income
15.3%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
19.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70121 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
New Orleans, LA household income vs. every Louisiana ZIP code
Median household income among 457 reporting Louisiana ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$59,562 Top 44% higher than 56% of 457 Louisiana ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,437housing units
6,437
Total Housing Units
5,433
Occupied Units
1,004
Vacant Units
1.89
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$247,900
Median Home Value
+40% vs state ZIP avg
$1,106
Median Rent
1958
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
+11.1%
YoY Change (2024)
237
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+137%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 70121 have increased 11.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +137% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.0% | 202 |
| 2021 | +4.9% | 212 |
| 2022 | +10.4% | 234 |
| 2023 | -8.9% | 213 |
| 2024 | +11.1% | 237 |
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 423 business establishments in ZIP 70121, employing approximately 14,920 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,211,871,000.
423
Businesses
14,920
Employees
$1.2B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 56 | 13.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 51 | 12.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 51 | 12.1% |
| Retail trade | 50 | 11.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 37 | 8.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 29 | 6.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 29 | 6.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 26 | 6.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 24 | 5.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 20 | 4.7% |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 4.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 13 | 3.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.2% |
| Utilities | 4 | 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 70121 vs 70001 →
ZIP 70121 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70003
Metairie (70003)
40,150 residents
- 70001
Metairie (70001)
37,996 residents
- 70119
New Orleans (70119)
36,228 residents
- 70118
New Orleans (70118)
33,008 residents
- 70123
New Orleans (70123)
26,475 residents
- 70005
Metairie (70005)
24,339 residents
- 70002
Metairie (70002)
18,879 residents
- 70006 15,703
Metairie (70006)
15,703 residents
- 70125 14,479
New Orleans (70125)
14,479 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70121 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70121 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70005
Metairie (70005)
$89,194 median income
- 70123
New Orleans (70123)
$83,585 median income
- 70006
Metairie (70006)
$76,505 median income
- 70003
Metairie (70003)
$76,261 median income
- 70001
Metairie (70001)
$67,923 median income
- 70002
Metairie (70002)
$65,436 median income
- 70118
New Orleans (70118)
$63,750 median income
- 70125
New Orleans (70125)
$61,174 median income
- 70121
New Orleans (70121)
$59,562 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 70121 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70001 | Metairie, LA | 37,996 | 1.5 mi |
| 70002 | Metairie, LA | 18,879 | 3.4 mi |
| 70118 | New Orleans, LA | 33,008 | 2.5 mi |
| 70123 | New Orleans, LA | 26,475 | 2.7 mi |
| 70005 | Metairie, LA | 24,339 | 3.1 mi |
| 70125 | New Orleans, LA | 14,479 | 3.6 mi |
| 70006 | Metairie, LA | 15,703 | 4.0 mi |
| 70003 | Metairie, LA | 40,150 | 4.0 mi |
| 70119 | New Orleans, LA | 36,228 | 4.6 mi |
| 70112 | New Orleans, LA | 3,655 | 5.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70121, 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 (12,029 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 70121 in?
ZIP code 70121 (New Orleans) is located in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. Jefferson Parish contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jefferson-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70121?
ZIP code 70121 in New Orleans, LA has a population of 12,029 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70121?
The median household income in ZIP 70121 is $59,562, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70121?
The median home value in ZIP 70121 is $247,900, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70121?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70121 is White at 66.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70121?
ZIP code 70121 has 423 business establishments employing approximately 14,920 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70121?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70121 are: Construction (56), Wholesale trade (51), Health care and social assistance (51). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70121?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70121 increased by 11.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 137%. 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 70121?
In ZIP code 70121, 58.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.5% 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 70121?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70121 is 19.7 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 70121?
In ZIP code 70121, approximately 59.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70121?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70121 is 15.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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