New Orleans, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70131
Orleans Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 29,915
- 970/sq mi High-density area
- $62,389
- Median income Near-median income area
- $237,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 38.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 70131 (New Orleans, LA) rose +6.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 182.4 in 2023 to 193.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 70131 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, 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 average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,929. The poverty rate is 18.5%, with unemployment at 8.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $237,700 (34% above the average Louisiana ZIP), while 65.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,069.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Orleans Parish, so 70131 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 70131
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Orleans, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70131.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
43 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
28 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
26 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
21 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
18 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 70131?
40.0
Median Age
46.7%
Male
53.3%
Female
8.0%
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?
$62,389
Median Household Income
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$37,929
Per Capita Income
18.5%
Poverty Rate
8.0%
Unemployment Rate
26.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70131 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)
$62,389 Top 39% higher than 61% 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
11,844housing units
11,844
Total Housing Units
10,177
Occupied Units
1,667
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$237,700
Median Home Value
+34% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 70056
Gretna (70056)
39,082 residents
- 70131
New Orleans (70131)
29,915 residents
- 70117
New Orleans (70117)
23,389 residents
- 70114
New Orleans (70114)
22,870 residents
- 70127
New Orleans (70127)
20,471 residents
- 70043
Chalmette (70043)
16,760 residents
- 70053
Gretna (70053)
16,499 residents
- 70130 14,064
New Orleans (70130)
14,064 residents
- 70092 6,651
Violet (70092)
6,651 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70131 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70131 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70130
New Orleans (70130)
$80,212 median income
- 70075
Meraux (70075)
$73,067 median income
- 70131
New Orleans (70131)
$62,389 median income
- 70056
Gretna (70056)
$59,027 median income
- 70092
Violet (70092)
$57,188 median income
- 70032
Arabi (70032)
$56,813 median income
- 70043
Chalmette (70043)
$55,068 median income
- 70117
New Orleans (70117)
$45,764 median income
- 70114
New Orleans (70114)
$43,493 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70131, 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 (29,915 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 70131 in?
ZIP code 70131 (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 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.
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