New Orleans, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70126
Orleans Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 23,958
- 916/sq mi High-density area
- $41,709
- Median income Below-median income area
- $191,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 41st 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 70126 (New Orleans, LA) fell -3.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 189.9 in 2023 to 182.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 70126 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, 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 average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,758. Economic pressure is pronounced: 27.2% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 12.1%. Median home value is $191,600 (8% above the average Louisiana ZIP) and median rent is $1,103; 54.2% of occupied 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Orleans Parish, so 70126 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
59 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
48 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
37 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
35 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
27 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 70126?
38.4
Median Age
45.5%
Male
54.5%
Female
3.7%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$23,758
Per Capita Income
27.2%
Poverty Rate
12.1%
Unemployment Rate
25.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70126 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
New Orleans, LA household income vs. every Louisiana ZIP code
Median household income among 457 reporting Louisiana ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$41,709 21st percentile higher than 21% of 457 Louisiana ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
12,498housing units
12,498
Total Housing Units
10,028
Occupied Units
2,470
Vacant Units
2.65
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$191,600
Median Home Value
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 70119
New Orleans (70119)
36,228 residents
- 70122
New Orleans (70122)
28,564 residents
- 70126
New Orleans (70126)
23,958 residents
- 70117
New Orleans (70117)
23,389 residents
- 70114
New Orleans (70114)
22,870 residents
- 70127
New Orleans (70127)
20,471 residents
- 70128
New Orleans (70128)
17,113 residents
- 70124
New Orleans (70124)
16,824 residents
- 70116 11,507
New Orleans (70116)
11,507 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70126 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70126 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70124
New Orleans (70124)
$121,228 median income
- 70032
Arabi (70032)
$56,813 median income
- 70128
New Orleans (70128)
$56,431 median income
- 70119
New Orleans (70119)
$53,143 median income
- 70116
New Orleans (70116)
$52,306 median income
- 70122
New Orleans (70122)
$49,455 median income
- 70117 $45,764
New Orleans (70117)
$45,764 median income
- 70114 $43,493
New Orleans (70114)
$43,493 median income
- 70126 $41,709
New Orleans (70126)
$41,709 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70126, both outside LA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (23,958 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What parish is ZIP code 70126 in?
ZIP code 70126 (New Orleans) is located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. Orleans Parish 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.
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