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New Orleans, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70124

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

16,824
975/sq mi
$121,228
Median income
$580,600
Median home value
71.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

New Orleans pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 9%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 10%
home value, US ZIPs
975
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70124 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70124 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in New Orleans, Orleans County, Louisiana, home to 16,824 residents across 17.3 square miles, a density of 975 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70124 skews affluent, with a median household income of $121,228 (103% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $71,544. Poverty here runs at 7.0%, with unemployment measured at 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $580,600 (228% above the state average) with median rent at $1,823 per month, and 77.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 71.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.9, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Orleans County, so you can benchmark 70124 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 70124

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Orleans, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70124.

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 70124, 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

16,824

Population

17.3

Area (sq mi)

975

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70124?

39.9

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

5.7%

Foreign-Born

White 74.4%
African American 5.1%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.5%

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?

$121,228

Median Household Income

+103% vs state

$71,544

Per Capita Income

7.0%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

20.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70124 ranks nationally

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

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

$121,228 Top 9% higher than 91% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 81.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 71.5%

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

What does housing look like?

9,245

Total Housing Units

8,362

Occupied Units

883

Vacant Units

2.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.6%
Renter 22.4%

$580,600

Median Home Value

+228% vs state

$1,823

Median Rent

1972

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

-0.4%

YoY Change (2024)

264

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+164%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70124 have decreased 0.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +164% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.1% 236
2021 +5.1% 248
2022 +8.2% 269
2023 -1.4% 265
2024 -0.4% 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 623 business establishments in ZIP 70124, employing approximately 5,363 people with a combined annual payroll of $220,294,000.

623

Businesses

5,363

Employees

$220.3M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 109 17.5%
Health care and social assistance 87 14.0%
Accommodation and food services 66 10.6%
Other services (except public administration) 65 10.4%
Construction 55 8.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 49 7.9%
Retail trade 45 7.2%
Finance and insurance 31 5.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 24 3.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 21 3.4%
Wholesale trade 19 3.0%
Transportation and warehousing 17 2.7%
Information 12 1.9%
Educational services 12 1.9%
Manufacturing 6 1.0%

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 70124 vs 70005 →

ZIP 70124 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 70124 ranks #7 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 70124 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 70124 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
70005 Metairie, LA 24,339 1.9 mi
70122 New Orleans, LA 28,564 2.5 mi
70119 New Orleans, LA 36,228 2.4 mi
70125 New Orleans, LA 14,479 3.8 mi
70002 Metairie, LA 18,879 3.5 mi
70112 New Orleans, LA 3,655 3.8 mi
70116 New Orleans, LA 11,507 3.6 mi
70118 New Orleans, LA 33,008 4.5 mi
70113 New Orleans, LA 7,025 4.6 mi
70115 New Orleans, LA 31,695 5.8 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
70122 standard
New Orleans, LA
Pop: 28,564
70126 standard
New Orleans, LA
Pop: 23,958

Related Areas

Orleans County New Orleans, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70124 in? ▼
ZIP code 70124 (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 70124? ▼
ZIP code 70124 in New Orleans, LA has a population of 16,824 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70124? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70124 is $121,228, which is 59% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70124? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70124 is $580,600, which is 109% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70124? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70124 is White at 74.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70124? ▼
ZIP code 70124 has 623 business establishments employing approximately 5,363 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70124? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70124 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (109), Health care and social assistance (87), Accommodation and food services (66). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70124? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70124 decreased by 0.4% 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 70124? ▼
In ZIP code 70124, 81.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 71.5% 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 70124? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70124 is 20.7 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 70124? ▼
In ZIP code 70124, approximately 77.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70124? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70124 is 7.0% 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.