PlainZIP

New Orleans, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70125

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

14,479
2,386/sq mi
$61,174
Median income
$429,200
Median home value
50.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

New Orleans pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

31th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 18%
home value, US ZIPs
2,386
people per sq mi
47%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70125 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70125 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in New Orleans, Orleans County, Louisiana, home to 14,479 residents across 6.1 square miles, a density of 2,386 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70125 reports a modest median household income of $61,174 (2% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $37,858. The poverty rate stands at 27.5% and the unemployment rate at 8.4%. Housing costs here run $429,200 for a typical home value (142% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,334 a month; 46.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 50.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.8, and the average commute is 18 minutes. To put 70125 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Orleans County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 70125

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Orleans, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70125.

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 70125, 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

14,479

Population

6.1

Area (sq mi)

2,386

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 70125?

34.8

Median Age

44.3%

Male

55.7%

Female

7.9%

Foreign-Born

White 35.0%
African American 49.5%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%

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?

$61,174

Median Household Income

+2% vs state

$37,858

Per Capita Income

27.5%

Poverty Rate

8.4%

Unemployment Rate

18.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70125 ranks nationally

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

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

$61,174 31st percentile higher than 31% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 70.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 50.3%

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

What does housing look like?

7,874

Total Housing Units

6,477

Occupied Units

1,397

Vacant Units

2.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 46.7%
Renter 53.3%

$429,200

Median Home Value

+142% vs state

$1,334

Median Rent

1950

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

-2.2%

YoY Change (2024)

268

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+168%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70125 have decreased 2.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +168% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.6% 235
2021 +7.1% 252
2022 +4.7% 264
2023 +3.6% 274
2024 -2.2% 268

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 411 business establishments in ZIP 70125, employing approximately 7,175 people with a combined annual payroll of $306,911,000.

411

Businesses

7,175

Employees

$306.9M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 63 15.3%
Accommodation and food services 60 14.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 59 14.4%
Health care and social assistance 54 13.1%
Other services (except public administration) 37 9.0%
Construction 23 5.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 23 5.6%
Wholesale trade 17 4.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16 3.9%
Information 14 3.4%
Manufacturing 12 2.9%
Educational services 11 2.7%
Transportation and warehousing 10 2.4%
Finance and insurance 6 1.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 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 70125 vs 70118 →

ZIP 70125 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 70125 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 70125 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 70125 ranks #5 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
70118 New Orleans, LA 33,008 1.4 mi
70113 New Orleans, LA 7,025 1.4 mi
70115 New Orleans, LA 31,695 1.9 mi
70163 New Orleans, LA 0 1.7 mi
70112 New Orleans, LA 3,655 1.6 mi
70139 New Orleans, LA 0 1.9 mi
70119 New Orleans, LA 36,228 1.9 mi
70130 New Orleans, LA 14,064 2.3 mi
70116 New Orleans, LA 11,507 2.6 mi
70124 New Orleans, LA 16,824 3.8 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 70125 in? ▼
ZIP code 70125 (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 70125? ▼
ZIP code 70125 in New Orleans, LA has a population of 14,479 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70125? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70125 is $61,174, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70125? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70125 is $429,200, which is 54% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70125? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70125 is African American at 49.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70125? ▼
ZIP code 70125 has 411 business establishments employing approximately 7,175 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70125? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70125 are: Retail trade (63), Accommodation and food services (60), Professional, scientific, and technical services (59). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70125? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70125 decreased by 2.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 168%. 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 70125? ▼
In ZIP code 70125, 70.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.3% 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 70125? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70125 is 18.1 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 70125? ▼
In ZIP code 70125, approximately 46.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 53.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70125? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70125 is 27.5% 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.