PlainZIP

New Orleans, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70123

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

26,475
1,361/sq mi
$83,585
Median income
$348,100
Median home value
45.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 70123 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in New Orleans, Jefferson County, 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 Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $52,511. Local economic indicators show a 8.7% poverty rate alongside 3.9% unemployment. Housing costs here run $348,100 for a typical home value (97% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,390 a month; 54.7% of 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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson County, so you can benchmark 70123 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 70123

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Orleans, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70123.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 70123?

43.3

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

9.0%

Foreign-Born

White 72.1%
African American 10.7%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%

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?

$83,585

Median Household Income

+40% vs state

$52,511

Per Capita Income

8.7%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

22.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70123 ranks nationally

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

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

$83,585 Top 34% higher than 66% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 63.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.1%

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

What does housing look like?

14,624

Total Housing Units

13,635

Occupied Units

989

Vacant Units

2.00

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 54.7%
Renter 45.3%

$348,100

Median Home Value

+97% vs state

$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

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ZIP 70123 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 70123 ranks #5 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 70123 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 70123 ranks the highest 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
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

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 70123 in? ▼
ZIP code 70123 (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 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.

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