PlainZIP

New Orleans, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70122

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

28,564
1,563/sq mi
$49,455
Median income
$283,900
Median home value
37.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

New Orleans pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

14th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 36%
home value, US ZIPs
1,563
people per sq mi
60%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70122 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70122 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in New Orleans, Orleans County, Louisiana, with 28,564 residents across 18.3 square miles, a density of 1,563 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70122 reports a modest median household income of $49,455 (17% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $34,456. Local economic indicators show a 21.6% poverty rate alongside 8.1% unemployment. Median home value sits at $283,900 (60% above the state average), median rent at $1,208 a month, and owner-occupancy at 59.5%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is 21 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Orleans County, letting you compare 70122 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 70122

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Orleans, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70122.

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 70122, 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

28,564

Population

18.3

Area (sq mi)

1,563

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 70122?

41.4

Median Age

44.4%

Male

55.6%

Female

4.6%

Foreign-Born

White 19.6%
African American 67.3%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%

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?

$49,455

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$34,456

Per Capita Income

21.6%

Poverty Rate

8.1%

Unemployment Rate

21.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70122 ranks nationally

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

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

$49,455 14th percentile higher than 14% 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 59.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.2%

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

What does housing look like?

17,179

Total Housing Units

15,178

Occupied Units

2,001

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.5%
Renter 40.5%

$283,900

Median Home Value

+60% vs state

$1,208

Median Rent

1959

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

-2.9%

YoY Change (2024)

264

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+164%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70122 have decreased 2.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +164% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.1% 228
2021 +7.7% 245
2022 +11.9% 275
2023 -1.0% 272
2024 -2.9% 264

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 416 business establishments in ZIP 70122, employing approximately 5,358 people with a combined annual payroll of $254,806,000.

416

Businesses

5,358

Employees

$254.8M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 61 14.7%
Health care and social assistance 60 14.4%
Other services (except public administration) 46 11.1%
Retail trade 39 9.4%
Construction 38 9.1%
Accommodation and food services 37 8.9%
Finance and insurance 27 6.5%
Educational services 21 5.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18 4.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 15 3.6%
Transportation and warehousing 14 3.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 3.1%
Information 12 2.9%
Wholesale trade 7 1.7%
Manufacturing 5 1.2%

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 70122 vs 70124 →

ZIP 70122 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 70122 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 70122 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 70122 ranks #6 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
70124 New Orleans, LA 16,824 2.5 mi
70126 New Orleans, LA 23,958 2.5 mi
70116 New Orleans, LA 11,507 3.2 mi
70119 New Orleans, LA 36,228 3.0 mi
70112 New Orleans, LA 3,655 4.0 mi
70139 New Orleans, LA 0 4.4 mi
70163 New Orleans, LA 0 4.4 mi
70117 New Orleans, LA 23,389 3.7 mi
70130 New Orleans, LA 14,064 5.3 mi
70005 Metairie, LA 24,339 4.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Orleans County

70119 standard
New Orleans, LA
Pop: 36,228
70118 standard
New Orleans, LA
Pop: 33,008
70115 standard
New Orleans, LA
Pop: 31,695
70131 standard
New Orleans, LA
Pop: 29,915
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 70122 in? ▼
ZIP code 70122 (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 70122? ▼
ZIP code 70122 in New Orleans, LA has a population of 28,564 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70122? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70122 is $49,455, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70122? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70122 is $283,900, which is 2% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70122? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70122 is African American at 67.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70122? ▼
ZIP code 70122 has 416 business establishments employing approximately 5,358 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70122? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70122 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (61), Health care and social assistance (60), Other services (except public administration) (46). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70122? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70122 decreased by 2.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 164%. 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 70122? ▼
In ZIP code 70122, 59.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.2% 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 70122? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70122 is 21.3 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 70122? ▼
In ZIP code 70122, approximately 59.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70122? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70122 is 21.6% 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.