ZIP Code 70123

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New Orleans · Jefferson County · Louisiana

ZIP code 70123 in New Orleans, Louisiana has a population of 26,475. The median household income is $83,585, which is 10% above the national average. Median home value is $348,100, 25% above the US average. 45.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 70123 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 19.5 square miles in New Orleans, Jefferson County, Louisiana. The area is home to 26,475 residents, producing a population density of 1,361 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 70123 against Louisiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 70123 sits at $83,585 (40% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $52,511. The poverty rate stands at 8.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $348,100 (97% above the state average) with median rent at $1,390 per month, and 54.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied — a direct signal of whether 70123 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data — no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 70123

Top 5 industries — ZIP 70123 (establishments)

Top 5 industries — ZIP 70123 (establishments) Horizontal bar chart of the top 5 items by value (establishments). Top 5 industries — ZIP 70123 (establishments) Top 5 1. Wholesale trade 247 2. Construction 160 3. Retail trade 140 4. Professional, scientific, and te 116 5. Accommodation and food services 101 Top 5 NAICS sectors by establishment count in ZIP 70123. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

26,475

Population

19.5

Area (sq mi)

1,361

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Demographics

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)

Income & Employment

$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

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

Education

High School Graduate or Higher 63.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.1%

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

Housing

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)

Home Value Trends

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.

Local Business Landscape

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 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

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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.

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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