PlainZIP

New Orleans, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70131

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

29,915
970/sq mi
$62,389
Median income
$237,700
Median home value
38.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

New Orleans pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

34th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 46%
home value, US ZIPs
970
people per sq mi
65%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70131 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70131 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in New Orleans, Orleans County, Louisiana, with 29,915 residents across 30.8 square miles, a density of 970 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70131 reports a modest median household income of $62,389 (5% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $37,929. 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 8.0%. The typical home here is valued at $237,700 (34% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,069 monthly, and 65.4% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is 26 minutes. To put 70131 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 70131

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Orleans, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70131.

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 70131, 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

29,915

Population

30.8

Area (sq mi)

970

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 70131?

40.0

Median Age

46.7%

Male

53.3%

Female

8.0%

Foreign-Born

White 21.0%
African American 64.4%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%

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?

$62,389

Median Household Income

+5% vs state

$37,929

Per Capita Income

18.5%

Poverty Rate

8.0%

Unemployment Rate

26.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70131 ranks nationally

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

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

$62,389 34th percentile higher than 34% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 62.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.8%

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

What does housing look like?

11,844

Total Housing Units

10,177

Occupied Units

1,667

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.4%
Renter 34.6%

$237,700

Median Home Value

+34% vs state

$1,069

Median Rent

1974

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

+6.0%

YoY Change (2024)

193

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+93%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70131 have increased 6.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +93% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.2% 149
2021 +12.5% 168
2022 +10.9% 186
2023 -1.9% 182
2024 +6.0% 193

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 218 business establishments in ZIP 70131, employing approximately 2,224 people with a combined annual payroll of $87,860,000.

218

Businesses

2,224

Employees

$87.9M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 43 19.7%
Other services (except public administration) 28 12.8%
Retail trade 26 11.9%
Accommodation and food services 21 9.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 18 8.3%
Construction 15 6.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 15 6.9%
Transportation and warehousing 10 4.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 4.1%
Finance and insurance 8 3.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 3.7%
Educational services 7 3.2%
Wholesale trade 6 2.8%

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 70131 vs 70043 →

ZIP 70131 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 70131 ranks #2 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 70131 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 70131 ranks #3 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
70043 Chalmette, LA 16,760 2.8 mi
70075 Meraux, LA 4,417 2.9 mi
70092 Violet, LA 6,651 4.1 mi
70032 Arabi, LA 3,635 4.1 mi
70056 Gretna, LA 39,082 4.4 mi
70053 Gretna, LA 16,499 5.5 mi
70114 New Orleans, LA 22,870 4.7 mi
70117 New Orleans, LA 23,389 5.9 mi
70127 New Orleans, LA 20,471 8.1 mi
70130 New Orleans, LA 14,064 6.8 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
70122 standard
New Orleans, LA
Pop: 28,564
70126 standard
New Orleans, LA
Pop: 23,958
70117 standard
New Orleans, LA
Pop: 23,389

Related Areas

Orleans County New Orleans, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70131 in? ▼
ZIP code 70131 (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 70131? ▼
ZIP code 70131 in New Orleans, LA has a population of 29,915 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70131? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70131 is $62,389, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70131? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70131 is $237,700, which is 15% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70131? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70131 is African American at 64.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70131? ▼
ZIP code 70131 has 218 business establishments employing approximately 2,224 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70131? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70131 are: Health care and social assistance (43), Other services (except public administration) (28), Retail trade (26). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70131? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70131 increased by 6.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 93%. 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 70131? ▼
In ZIP code 70131, 62.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.8% 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 70131? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70131 is 26.3 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 70131? ▼
In ZIP code 70131, approximately 65.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70131? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70131 is 18.5% 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.