New Orleans, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70122
Orleans Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 28,564
- 1,563/sq mi High-density area
- $49,455
- Median income Below-median income area
- $283,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 37.2%
- 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 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 70122 (New Orleans, LA) fell -2.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 271.9 in 2023 to 264.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 70122 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, 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 average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,456. The poverty rate is 21.6%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $283,900 (60% above the average Louisiana ZIP) and median rent is $1,208; 59.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Orleans Parish, so 70122 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 70122
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Orleans, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70122.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
61 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
60 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
46 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
39 establishments
- Construction
Construction
38 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 70122?
41.4
Median Age
44.4%
Male
55.6%
Female
4.6%
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?
$49,455
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$34,456
Per Capita Income
21.6%
Poverty Rate
8.1%
Unemployment Rate
21.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70122 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)
$49,455 34th percentile higher than 34% 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
17,179housing units
17,179
Total Housing Units
15,178
Occupied Units
2,001
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$283,900
Median Home Value
+60% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 70119
New Orleans (70119)
36,228 residents
- 70122
New Orleans (70122)
28,564 residents
- 70005
Metairie (70005)
24,339 residents
- 70126
New Orleans (70126)
23,958 residents
- 70117
New Orleans (70117)
23,389 residents
- 70124
New Orleans (70124)
16,824 residents
- 70130 14,064
New Orleans (70130)
14,064 residents
- 70116 11,507
New Orleans (70116)
11,507 residents
- 70112 3,655
New Orleans (70112)
3,655 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70122 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70122 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
- 70005
Metairie (70005)
$89,194 median income
- 70130
New Orleans (70130)
$80,212 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
- 70126 $41,709
New Orleans (70126)
$41,709 median income
- 70112 $19,395
New Orleans (70112)
$19,395 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70122, 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 (28,564 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 70122 in?
ZIP code 70122 (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 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.
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