ZIP Code 70125

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New Orleans · Orleans County · Louisiana

ZIP code 70125 in New Orleans, Louisiana has a population of 14,479. The median household income is $61,174, which is 20% below the national average. Median home value is $429,200, 54% above the US average. 50.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 70125 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 6.1 square miles in New Orleans, Orleans County, Louisiana. The area is home to 14,479 residents, producing a population density of 2,386 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 70125 against Louisiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 70125 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $429,200 (142% above the state average) with median rent at $1,334 per month, and 46.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied — a direct signal of whether 70125 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 50.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.8, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Orleans County, so you can benchmark 70125 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 70125

Top 5 industries — ZIP 70125 (establishments)

Top 5 industries — ZIP 70125 (establishments) Horizontal bar chart of the top 5 items by value (establishments). Top 5 industries — ZIP 70125 (establishments) Top 5 1. Retail trade 63 2. Accommodation and food services 60 3. Professional, scientific, and te 59 4. Health care and social assistanc 54 5. Other services (except public ad 37 Top 5 NAICS sectors by establishment count in ZIP 70125. 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 70125, 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

14,479

Population

6.1

Area (sq mi)

2,386

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Demographics

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)

Income & Employment

$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

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

Education

High School Graduate or Higher 70.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 50.3%

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

Housing

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)

Home Value Trends

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.

Local Business Landscape

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

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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

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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.

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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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