New Orleans, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70127
Orleans Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 20,471
- 1,114/sq mi High-density area
- $40,765
- Median income Below-median income area
- $204,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.6%
- 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.
- 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 70127 (New Orleans, LA) fell -9.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 216.1 in 2023 to 196.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 70127 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, 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 average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,791. Economic pressure is pronounced: 26.9% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 10.9%. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $204,700 (16% above the average Louisiana ZIP), with only 47.0% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,137.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Orleans Parish, so 70127 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 70127
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Orleans, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70127.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
53 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
48 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
31 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
22 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 17
Real estate and rental and leasing
17 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 70127?
37.7
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
2.9%
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?
$40,765
Median Household Income
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$22,791
Per Capita Income
26.9%
Poverty Rate
10.9%
Unemployment Rate
27.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70127 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)
$40,765 19th percentile higher than 19% 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
10,455housing units
10,455
Total Housing Units
9,172
Occupied Units
1,283
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$204,700
Median Home Value
+16% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 70131
New Orleans (70131)
29,915 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
- 70043
Chalmette (70043)
16,760 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70127 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70127 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
- 70131
New Orleans (70131)
$62,389 median income
- 70032
Arabi (70032)
$56,813 median income
- 70128
New Orleans (70128)
$56,431 median income
- 70043
Chalmette (70043)
$55,068 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
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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70127, 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 (20,471 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 70127 in?
ZIP code 70127 (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 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.
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