PlainZIP

New Orleans, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70129

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

9,064
39/sq mi
$55,972
Median income
$174,400
Median home value
19.0%
Bachelor's or higher

National ZIP placement

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

22nd pct
household income, US ZIPs
36th pct
home value, US ZIPs
39
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70129 against every reporting US ZIP.

FHFA HPI release change

What changed in the latest House Price Index year

2023 -> 2024
  • FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 70129 (New Orleans, LA) fell -21.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 177.3 in 2023 to 138.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).

Arithmetic difference between stored FHFA all-transactions ZIP House Price Index annual values - a developmental index from repeat sales and appraisals, not a transaction median, appraisal opinion, or forecast. Thin markets can move sharply.

National HPI changes Year-pair CSV

ZIP code 70129 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, home to 9,064 residents across 234.8 square miles, a density of 39 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70129 reports a modest median household income of $55,972 (6% below the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,262. The poverty rate is 27.4%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $174,400 (2% below the average Louisiana ZIP) and median rent is $1,091; 69.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Orleans Parish, so 70129 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 →

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Top industries in ZIP 70129

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Orleans, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70129.

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 70129, 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

9,064

Population

234.8

Area (sq mi)

39

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70129?

42.3

Median Age

42.2%

Male

57.8%

Female

28.5%

Foreign-Born

White 8.5%
African American 53.1%
Asian 29.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%

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?

$55,972

Median Household Income

-6% vs state ZIP avg

$26,262

Per Capita Income

27.4%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

28.2 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 37.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.0%

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

What does housing look like?

3,801

Total Housing Units

3,076

Occupied Units

725

Vacant Units

3.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.8%
Renter 30.2%

$174,400

Median Home Value

-2% vs state ZIP avg

$1,091

Median Rent

1982

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

-21.8%

YoY Change (2024)

139

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+39%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70129 have decreased 21.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +39% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.9% 150
2021 +1.9% 153
2022 +9.0% 167
2023 +6.2% 177
2024 -21.8% 139

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 154 business establishments in ZIP 70129, employing approximately 2,830 people with a combined annual payroll of $209,370,000.

154

Businesses

2,830

Employees

$209.4M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 23 14.9%
Transportation and warehousing 17 11.0%
Wholesale trade 16 10.4%
Manufacturing 15 9.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 15 9.7%
Other services (except public administration) 13 8.4%
Accommodation and food services 11 7.1%
Construction 9 5.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 5.8%
Health care and social assistance 9 5.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 5.2%
Finance and insurance 3 1.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 70129 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 70129 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 70129 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 70129 ranks #3 of 4 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 8.6 mi
70075 Meraux, LA 4,417 12.1 mi
70043 Chalmette, LA 16,760 12.8 mi

Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles

Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70129, 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 (9,064 here; floor ≥1,000).

55308 · Becker, MN 9,064 54162 · Pulaski, WI 9,065 79756 · Monahans, TX 9,066 81226 · Florence, CO 9,066

Similar median household income

Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.

67736 · Gove, KS $55,972 44404 · Burghill, OH $55,972 26033 · Cameron, WV $55,972 15948 · Revloc, PA $55,972

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Pop: 36,228
70118 standard
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Pop: 33,008
70115 standard
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Pop: 31,695
70131 standard
New Orleans, LA
Pop: 29,915
70122 standard
New Orleans, LA
Pop: 28,564
70126 standard
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Pop: 23,958

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What parish is ZIP code 70129 in? ▼
ZIP code 70129 (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 70129? ▼
ZIP code 70129 in New Orleans, LA has a population of 9,064 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70129? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70129 is $55,972, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70129? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70129 is $174,400, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70129? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70129 is African American at 53.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70129? ▼
ZIP code 70129 has 154 business establishments employing approximately 2,830 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70129? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70129 are: Retail trade (23), Transportation and warehousing (17), Wholesale trade (16). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70129? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70129 decreased by 21.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 39%. 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 70129? ▼
In ZIP code 70129, 37.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.0% 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 70129? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70129 is 28.2 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 70129? ▼
In ZIP code 70129, approximately 69.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70129? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70129 is 27.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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