PlainZIP

New Orleans, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70130

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

14,064
2,578/sq mi
$80,212
Median income
$562,800
Median home value
63.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

New Orleans pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

Top 38%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 11%
home value, US ZIPs
2,578
people per sq mi
38%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70130 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70130 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in New Orleans, Orleans County, Louisiana, home to 14,064 residents across 5.5 square miles, a density of 2,578 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70130 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,212 (34% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $71,545. Local economic indicators show a 17.8% poverty rate alongside 4.4% unemployment. Housing costs here run $562,800 for a typical home value (218% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,473 a month; 38.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 63.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is 19 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Orleans County, letting you compare 70130 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 70130

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Orleans, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70130.

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 70130, 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

14,064

Population

5.5

Area (sq mi)

2,578

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70130?

39.5

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

9.5%

Foreign-Born

White 58.8%
African American 27.6%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%

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?

$80,212

Median Household Income

+34% vs state

$71,545

Per Capita Income

17.8%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

19.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70130 ranks nationally

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

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

$80,212 Top 38% higher than 62% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 74.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 63.9%

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

What does housing look like?

11,189

Total Housing Units

7,239

Occupied Units

3,950

Vacant Units

1.72

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 38.1%
Renter 61.9%

$562,800

Median Home Value

+218% vs state

$1,473

Median Rent

1938

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

-5.8%

YoY Change (2024)

297

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+197%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70130 have decreased 5.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +197% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.3% 282
2021 +5.4% 297
2022 +8.7% 323
2023 -2.3% 316
2024 -5.8% 297

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 1,900 business establishments in ZIP 70130, employing approximately 33,539 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,975,430,000.

1,900

Businesses

33,539

Employees

$2.0B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 441 23.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 422 22.2%
Retail trade 299 15.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 135 7.1%
Other services (except public administration) 135 7.1%
Finance and insurance 73 3.8%
Health care and social assistance 73 3.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 69 3.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 52 2.7%
Construction 35 1.8%
Information 34 1.8%
Wholesale trade 29 1.5%
Manufacturing 28 1.5%
Transportation and warehousing 26 1.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 23 1.2%
Educational services 20 1.1%

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 70130 vs 70139 →

ZIP 70130 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 70130 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 70130 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 70130 ranks #2 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
70139 New Orleans, LA 0 0.9 mi
70163 New Orleans, LA 0 1.0 mi
70113 New Orleans, LA 7,025 0.9 mi
70112 New Orleans, LA 3,655 1.5 mi
70116 New Orleans, LA 11,507 2.1 mi
70114 New Orleans, LA 22,870 2.2 mi
70053 Gretna, LA 16,499 1.8 mi
70115 New Orleans, LA 31,695 2.1 mi
70125 New Orleans, LA 14,479 2.3 mi
70119 New Orleans, LA 36,228 2.9 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 70130 in? ▼
ZIP code 70130 (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 70130? ▼
ZIP code 70130 in New Orleans, LA has a population of 14,064 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70130? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70130 is $80,212, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70130? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70130 is $562,800, which is 102% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70130? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70130 is White at 58.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70130? ▼
ZIP code 70130 has 1,900 business establishments employing approximately 33,539 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70130? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70130 are: Accommodation and food services (441), Professional, scientific, and technical services (422), Retail trade (299). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70130? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70130 decreased by 5.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 197%. 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 70130? ▼
In ZIP code 70130, 74.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 63.9% 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 70130? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70130 is 19.0 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 70130? ▼
In ZIP code 70130, approximately 38.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 61.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70130? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70130 is 17.8% 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.