PlainZIP

New Orleans, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70127

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

20,471
1,114/sq mi
$40,765
Median income
$204,700
Median home value
19.6%
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.

6th pct
household income, US ZIPs
45th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,114
people per sq mi
47%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70127 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70127 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in New Orleans, Orleans County, Louisiana, with 20,471 residents across 18.4 square miles, a density of 1,114 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70127 reports a modest median household income of $40,765 (32% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $22,791. 26.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 10.9%. The typical home here is valued at $204,700 (16% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,137 monthly, and 47.0% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.7, and the average commute is 28 minutes. To put 70127 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 70127

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Orleans, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70127.

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 70127, 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

20,471

Population

18.4

Area (sq mi)

1,114

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 70127?

37.7

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

2.9%

Foreign-Born

White 2.5%
African American 90.1%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

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?

$40,765

Median Household Income

-32% vs state

$22,791

Per Capita Income

26.9%

Poverty Rate

10.9%

Unemployment Rate

27.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70127 ranks nationally

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

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

$40,765 6th percentile higher than 6% 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 47.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.6%

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

What does housing look like?

10,455

Total Housing Units

9,172

Occupied Units

1,283

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 47.0%
Renter 53.0%

$204,700

Median Home Value

+16% vs state

$1,137

Median Rent

1978

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

-9.1%

YoY Change (2024)

196

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+96%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70127 have decreased 9.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +96% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.4% 164
2021 +5.0% 172
2022 +13.8% 196
2023 +10.4% 216
2024 -9.1% 196

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 257 business establishments in ZIP 70127, employing approximately 4,155 people with a combined annual payroll of $181,333,000.

257

Businesses

4,155

Employees

$181.3M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 53 20.6%
Health care and social assistance 48 18.7%
Accommodation and food services 31 12.1%
Other services (except public administration) 22 8.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 17 6.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 6.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 14 5.5%
Finance and insurance 12 4.7%
Construction 9 3.5%
Transportation and warehousing 9 3.5%
Educational services 8 3.1%
Wholesale trade 7 2.7%
Manufacturing 5 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.6%

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 70127 vs 70128 →

ZIP 70127 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 70127 ranks #6 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 70127 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 70127 ranks #null 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
70128 New Orleans, LA 17,113 2.2 mi
70126 New Orleans, LA 23,958 2.7 mi
70032 Arabi, LA 3,635 4.8 mi
70043 Chalmette, LA 16,760 5.4 mi
70122 New Orleans, LA 28,564 5.2 mi
70117 New Orleans, LA 23,389 5.0 mi
70131 New Orleans, LA 29,915 8.1 mi
70114 New Orleans, LA 22,870 6.9 mi
70124 New Orleans, LA 16,824 7.7 mi
70116 New Orleans, LA 11,507 6.6 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 70127 in? ▼
ZIP code 70127 (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 70127? ▼
ZIP code 70127 in New Orleans, LA has a population of 20,471 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70127? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70127 is $40,765, which is 47% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70127? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70127 is $204,700, which is 26% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70127? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70127 is African American at 90.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70127? ▼
ZIP code 70127 has 257 business establishments employing approximately 4,155 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70127? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70127 are: Retail trade (53), Health care and social assistance (48), Accommodation and food services (31). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70127? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70127 decreased by 9.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 96%. 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 70127? ▼
In ZIP code 70127, 47.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.6% 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 70127? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70127 is 27.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 70127? ▼
In ZIP code 70127, approximately 47.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 53.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70127? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70127 is 26.9% 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.