New Orleans, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70123
Jefferson Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 26,475
- 1,361/sq mi High-density area
- $83,585
- Median income Above-median income area
- $348,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 45.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
New Orleans pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 34%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 27%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,361
- people per sq mi
- 55%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70123 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 70123 (New Orleans, LA) fell -2.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 206.9 in 2023 to 201.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 70123 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in New Orleans, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, with 26,475 residents across 19.5 square miles, a density of 1,361 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 70123 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,585 (40% above the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,511. The poverty rate is 8.7%, with unemployment at 3.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $348,100 (97% above the average Louisiana ZIP) and median rent is $1,390; 54.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.3, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jefferson Parish, so 70123 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 70123
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Orleans, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70123.
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
247 establishments
- Construction
Construction
160 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
140 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
116 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
101 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 70123, 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
26,475
Population
19.5
Area (sq mi)
1,361
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 70123?
43.3
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
9.0%
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?
$83,585
Median Household Income
+40% vs state ZIP avg
$52,511
Per Capita Income
8.7%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
22.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70123 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)
$83,585 Top 15% higher than 85% 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
14,624housing units
14,624
Total Housing Units
13,635
Occupied Units
989
Vacant Units
2.00
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$348,100
Median Home Value
+97% vs state ZIP avg
$1,390
Median Rent
1978
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
-2.4%
YoY Change (2024)
202
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+102%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 70123 have decreased 2.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +102% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.4% | 171 |
| 2021 | +6.2% | 181 |
| 2022 | +11.9% | 203 |
| 2023 | +1.9% | 207 |
| 2024 | -2.4% | 202 |
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 1,336 business establishments in ZIP 70123, employing approximately 25,160 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,599,954,000.
1,336
Businesses
25,160
Employees
$1.6B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale trade | 247 | 18.5% |
| Construction | 160 | 12.0% |
| Retail trade | 140 | 10.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 116 | 8.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 101 | 7.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 89 | 6.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 76 | 5.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 71 | 5.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 65 | 4.9% |
| Manufacturing | 58 | 4.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 56 | 4.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 48 | 3.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 36 | 2.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 30 | 2.3% |
| Information | 25 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 16 | 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 70123 vs 70094 →
ZIP 70123 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
- 70118
New Orleans (70118)
33,008 residents
- 70094
Westwego (70094)
31,669 residents
- 70123
New Orleans (70123)
26,475 residents
- 70002
Metairie (70002)
18,879 residents
- 70062
Kenner (70062)
17,095 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 70123 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70123 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70123
New Orleans (70123)
$83,585 median income
- 70006
Metairie (70006)
$76,505 median income
- 70003
Metairie (70003)
$76,261 median income
- 70031
Ama (70031)
$73,359 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 70123 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70094 | Westwego, LA | 31,669 | 2.6 mi |
| 70121 | New Orleans, LA | 12,029 | 2.7 mi |
| 70003 | Metairie, LA | 40,150 | 3.3 mi |
| 70001 | Metairie, LA | 37,996 | 3.2 mi |
| 70006 | Metairie, LA | 15,703 | 4.4 mi |
| 70118 | New Orleans, LA | 33,008 | 4.8 mi |
| 70062 | Kenner, LA | 17,095 | 4.0 mi |
| 70031 | Ama, LA | 1,316 | 5.5 mi |
| 70002 | Metairie, LA | 18,879 | 4.9 mi |
| 70125 | New Orleans, LA | 14,479 | 6.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70123, 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 (26,475 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 70123 in?
ZIP code 70123 (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 70123?
ZIP code 70123 in New Orleans, LA has a population of 26,475 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70123?
The median household income in ZIP 70123 is $83,585, which is 10% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70123?
The median home value in ZIP 70123 is $348,100, which is 25% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70123?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70123 is White at 72.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70123?
ZIP code 70123 has 1,336 business establishments employing approximately 25,160 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70123?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70123 are: Wholesale trade (247), Construction (160), Retail trade (140). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70123?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70123 decreased by 2.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 102%. 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 70123?
In ZIP code 70123, 63.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.1% 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 70123?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70123 is 22.0 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 70123?
In ZIP code 70123, approximately 54.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70123?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70123 is 8.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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