PlainZIP

New Orleans, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70128

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

17,113
1,356/sq mi
$56,431
Median income
$240,200
Median home value
28.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

New Orleans pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

23th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 45%
home value, US ZIPs
1,356
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70128 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70128 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in New Orleans, Orleans County, Louisiana, home to 17,113 residents across 12.6 square miles, a density of 1,356 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70128 reports a modest median household income of $56,431 (5% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $28,735. Local economic indicators show a 25.1% poverty rate alongside 9.1% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $240,200 (36% above the state average) with median rent at $1,182 per month, and 68.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.3, and the average commute is 31 minutes. To put 70128 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 70128

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Orleans, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70128.

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 70128, 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

17,113

Population

12.6

Area (sq mi)

1,356

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 70128?

36.3

Median Age

44.1%

Male

55.9%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 3.1%
African American 86.8%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

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?

$56,431

Median Household Income

-5% vs state

$28,735

Per Capita Income

25.1%

Poverty Rate

9.1%

Unemployment Rate

30.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70128 ranks nationally

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

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

$56,431 23rd percentile higher than 23% 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 51.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.7%

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

What does housing look like?

8,795

Total Housing Units

7,798

Occupied Units

997

Vacant Units

2.93

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.0%
Renter 32.0%

$240,200

Median Home Value

+36% vs state

$1,182

Median Rent

1983

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

+1.1%

YoY Change (2024)

173

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+73%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70128 have increased 1.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +73% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.7% 143
2021 +9.9% 157
2022 +14.5% 180
2023 -4.7% 172
2024 +1.1% 173

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 145 business establishments in ZIP 70128, employing approximately 2,293 people with a combined annual payroll of $86,189,000.

145

Businesses

2,293

Employees

$86.2M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 30 20.7%
Accommodation and food services 27 18.6%
Health care and social assistance 15 10.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 9.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 12 8.3%
Other services (except public administration) 11 7.6%
Transportation and warehousing 10 6.9%
Construction 6 4.1%
Finance and insurance 6 4.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 3.5%
Information 3 2.1%
Educational services 3 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 2.1%

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 70128 vs 70127 →

ZIP 70128 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 70128 ranks #7 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 70128 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 70128 ranks #4 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
70127 New Orleans, LA 20,471 2.2 mi
70126 New Orleans, LA 23,958 4.5 mi
70043 Chalmette, LA 16,760 7.1 mi
70032 Arabi, LA 3,635 6.9 mi
70122 New Orleans, LA 28,564 7.0 mi
70131 New Orleans, LA 29,915 9.9 mi
70075 Meraux, LA 4,417 8.4 mi
70117 New Orleans, LA 23,389 7.3 mi
70129 New Orleans, LA 9,064 8.6 mi
70114 New Orleans, LA 22,870 9.1 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 70128 in? ▼
ZIP code 70128 (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 70128? ▼
ZIP code 70128 in New Orleans, LA has a population of 17,113 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70128? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70128 is $56,431, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70128? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70128 is $240,200, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70128? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70128 is African American at 86.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70128? ▼
ZIP code 70128 has 145 business establishments employing approximately 2,293 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70128? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70128 are: Retail trade (30), Accommodation and food services (27), Health care and social assistance (15). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70128? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70128 increased by 1.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 73%. 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 70128? ▼
In ZIP code 70128, 51.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.7% 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 70128? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70128 is 30.7 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 70128? ▼
In ZIP code 70128, approximately 68.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70128? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70128 is 25.1% 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.