| ZIP Code | 70125 |
|---|---|
| City | New Orleans |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | Orleans County |
| Area Code | 504 |
| Latitude | 29.951928 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -90.10335 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 22071 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.0 yrs ↑ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.51 |
| Below Poverty | 24.1% ▲ 141% above avg |
| College Grads | 54.6% ▲ 41% above avg |
| Unemployment | 9.3% ▲ 90% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 111 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,009 (20%) |
| Some College | 1,027 (10.2%) |
| Associates | 1,405 (14%) |
| Bachelors | 648 (6.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,835 (48.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $58,956 ▼ 23% below avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $428,600 ▲ 54% above avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,292/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 7,972 |
| Vacant Units | 1,483 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.51 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 7,972 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,483 |
| Owner Occupied | 45.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 54.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.51 |
ZIP code 70125 is located in New Orleans, Louisiana, within Orleans County. With a population of 18,422, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35 years. Economically, 70125 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $58,956 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 70125 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $428,600 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,292 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (45.7%) and renters (54.4%). Median home values have increased by 25% since 2019.
The population of 70125 is majority Black (51.39%). Residents are well-educated — 54.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 24.1%. Household income has grown by 27% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 70125 stands at 9.3%, which is significantly above the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 58%.
Overall, ZIP code 70125 in New Orleans, LA is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 18,422 residents, a median household income of $58,956, and a median home value of $428,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Louisiana.