PlainZIP

New Orleans, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70121

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

12,029
1,239/sq mi
$59,562
Median income
$247,900
Median home value
36.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 70121 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in New Orleans, Jefferson County, 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 Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $41,235. Local economic indicators show a 15.3% poverty rate alongside 2.5% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $247,900 (40% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,106 monthly, and 59.1% of units 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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 70121, plus 6 more within Jefferson County, give a clearer read than the 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 70121

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Orleans, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70121.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 70121?

43.7

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

7.4%

Foreign-Born

White 66.2%
African American 18.3%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%

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

$41,235

Per Capita Income

15.3%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

19.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70121 ranks nationally

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

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

$59,562 28th percentile higher than 28% 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 58.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.5%

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

What does housing look like?

6,437

Total Housing Units

5,433

Occupied Units

1,004

Vacant Units

1.89

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.1%
Renter 40.9%

$247,900

Median Home Value

+40% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70121 ranks #0 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 70121 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 70121 ranks #9 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Jefferson County

70072 standard
Marrero, LA
Pop: 56,344
70065 standard
Kenner, LA
Pop: 51,116
70003 standard
Metairie, LA
Pop: 40,150
70058 standard
Harvey, LA
Pop: 39,887
70056 standard
Gretna, LA
Pop: 39,082
70001 standard
Metairie, LA
Pop: 37,996

Related Areas

Jefferson County New Orleans, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70121 in? ▼
ZIP code 70121 (New Orleans) is located in Jefferson County, Louisiana. Jefferson County 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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.