PlainZIP

New Orleans, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70126

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

23,958
916/sq mi
$41,709
Median income
$191,600
Median home value
23.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

New Orleans pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

7th pct
household income, US ZIPs
41th pct
home value, US ZIPs
916
people per sq mi
54%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70126 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70126 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in New Orleans, Orleans County, Louisiana, with 23,958 residents across 26.2 square miles, a density of 916 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70126 reports a modest median household income of $41,709 (30% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $23,758. 27.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 12.1%. Housing costs here run $191,600 for a typical home value (8% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,103 a month; 54.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. To put 70126 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 70126

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Orleans, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70126.

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 70126, 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

23,958

Population

26.2

Area (sq mi)

916

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 70126?

38.4

Median Age

45.5%

Male

54.5%

Female

3.7%

Foreign-Born

White 4.0%
African American 86.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%

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?

$41,709

Median Household Income

-30% vs state

$23,758

Per Capita Income

27.2%

Poverty Rate

12.1%

Unemployment Rate

25.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70126 ranks nationally

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

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

$41,709 7th percentile higher than 7% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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

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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 53.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.2%

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

What does housing look like?

12,498

Total Housing Units

10,028

Occupied Units

2,470

Vacant Units

2.65

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 54.2%
Renter 45.8%

$191,600

Median Home Value

+8% vs state

$1,103

Median Rent

1974

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

-3.8%

YoY Change (2024)

183

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+83%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70126 have decreased 3.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +83% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.2% 170
2021 +9.1% 186
2022 +4.0% 193
2023 -1.8% 190
2024 -3.8% 183

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 323 business establishments in ZIP 70126, employing approximately 6,214 people with a combined annual payroll of $273,617,000.

323

Businesses

6,214

Employees

$273.6M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 59 18.3%
Accommodation and food services 48 14.9%
Transportation and warehousing 37 11.5%
Other services (except public administration) 35 10.8%
Health care and social assistance 27 8.4%
Construction 20 6.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 18 5.6%
Wholesale trade 14 4.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 14 4.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 4.3%
Manufacturing 10 3.1%
Educational services 8 2.5%
Utilities 4 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.2%
Information 3 0.9%
Finance and insurance 3 0.9%

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 70126 vs 70122 →

ZIP 70126 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 70126 ranks #3 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 70126 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 70126 ranks #9 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
70122 New Orleans, LA 28,564 2.5 mi
70127 New Orleans, LA 20,471 2.7 mi
70117 New Orleans, LA 23,389 3.5 mi
70032 Arabi, LA 3,635 4.4 mi
70114 New Orleans, LA 22,870 5.6 mi
70124 New Orleans, LA 16,824 5.0 mi
70116 New Orleans, LA 11,507 4.4 mi
70128 New Orleans, LA 17,113 4.5 mi
70119 New Orleans, LA 36,228 4.9 mi
70112 New Orleans, LA 3,655 5.4 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
70117 standard
New Orleans, LA
Pop: 23,389

Related Areas

Orleans County New Orleans, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70126 in? ▼
ZIP code 70126 (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 70126? ▼
ZIP code 70126 in New Orleans, LA has a population of 23,958 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70126? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70126 is $41,709, which is 45% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70126? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70126 is $191,600, which is 31% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70126? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70126 is African American at 86.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70126? ▼
ZIP code 70126 has 323 business establishments employing approximately 6,214 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70126? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70126 are: Retail trade (59), Accommodation and food services (48), Transportation and warehousing (37). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70126? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70126 decreased by 3.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 83%. 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 70126? ▼
In ZIP code 70126, 53.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.2% 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 70126? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70126 is 25.8 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 70126? ▼
In ZIP code 70126, approximately 54.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70126? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70126 is 27.2% 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.