70115 ZIP Code — New Orleans, LA
Orleans County, Louisiana
ZIP code 70115 is located in New Orleans, Louisiana, within Orleans County. It covers approximately 3.85 square miles and serves a population of 33,069 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 504.
About ZIP code 70115
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $586,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 56%.
The gap between median ($91,672) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 62% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
33,069
population
3.85
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
70115 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 70115
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70115. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| New Orleans | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
70113 New Orleans (1.5 mi)
70130 New Orleans (1.8 mi)
70125 New Orleans (1.9 mi)
70118 New Orleans (2 mi)
70163 New Orleans (2.1 mi)
70154 New Orleans (2.4 mi)
70159 New Orleans (2.4 mi)
70162 New Orleans (2.4 mi)
70195 New Orleans (2.4 mi)
70145 New Orleans (2.4 mi)
70142 New Orleans (2.4 mi)
70165 New Orleans (2.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 33,069 |
| Population density | 8,589 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 22 |
| County FIPS | 071 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 3.85 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.58 sq mi |
| Latitude | 29.9265 |
| Longitude | -90.0982 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 504 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.4% | 54.5% | 49.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.5% | 24.1% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.2% | 15.2% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 14.9% | 6.2% | 4.7% |
Demographics & statistics
33,069
Population
8,589
People per sq mi
39.6
Median age
$91,672
Median household income
$62,861
Per capita income
$586,300
Median home value
$1,382
Median monthly rent
55.6%
Home ownership
12.2%
Poverty rate
6.6%
Unemployment
11,627
Housing units
62.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,175
Under 5
1,195
776
5–9
788
609
10–14
618
774
15–19
786
583
20–24
593
2,881
25–34
2,927
2,701
35–44
2,744
2,278
45–54
2,315
1,033
55–59
1,049
860
60–64
874
1,693
65–74
1,721
696
75–84
707
344
85+
349
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,861 | 17.7% |
| 18 and over | 27,208 | 82.3% |
| 65 and over | 5,510 | 16.7% |
| Median age | 39.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
62.5%
Black or African American
24.1%
Two or more races
5.7%
Hispanic or Latino
3.5%
Asian
2.4%
Other race
1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,420 | 62.5% |
| Black or African American | 8,246 | 24.1% |
| Two or more races | 1,961 | 5.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,209 | 3.5% |
| Asian | 837 | 2.4% |
| Other race | 505 | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 87 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.4% | 54.5% | 49.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.5% | 24.1% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.2% | 15.2% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 14.9% | 6.2% | 4.7% |
Under $10k
5.5%
$10k–$15k
3.9%
$15k–$25k
6.0%
$25k–$35k
5.4%
$35k–$50k
7.2%
$50k–$75k
14.8%
$75k–$100k
10.6%
$100k–$150k
14.9%
$150k–$200k
12.1%
$200k+
19.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.1% |
| $200k+ | 19.6% |
| Median income | $91,672 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.4%
$50k–$100k
1.8%
$100k–$150k
3.2%
$150k–$200k
2.4%
$200k–$300k
7.5%
$300k–$500k
23.2%
$500k–$1M
44.7%
$1M+
16.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $586,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,382 |
| Owner occupied | 55.6% |
| Renter occupied | 44.4% |
| Vacant | 21.4% |
| Single-family detached | 38.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.4% |
| Median rooms | 4.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.54 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 2.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 3.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 4.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 64.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 21.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 36.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 25.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 50.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.2% |
| 3 or more | 7.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 45.0% |
| Electricity | 53.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.3% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,257 | 37.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 856 | 6.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,259 | 23.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,661 | 33.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,943 | 21.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,695 | 26.3% |
| Average household size | 2.32 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 47.6% | 40.4% |
| Married | 41.2% | 40.2% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 7.0% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 10.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.1%
Some HS, no diploma
4.7%
HS graduate
13.4%
Some college, no degree
14.3%
Associate's degree
3.2%
Bachelor's degree
30.5%
Graduate / professional
31.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 62.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,275 | 17.6% |
| Kindergarten | 385 | 5.3% |
| Elementary school | 2,010 | 27.7% |
| High school | 995 | 13.7% |
| College / grad school | 2,595 | 35.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.0%
Professional & management
18.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
15.7%
Finance & real estate
6.9%
Retail trade
6.1%
Manufacturing
4.4%
Public administration
4.3%
Construction
4.2%
Other services
3.8%
Transportation & utilities
3.7%
Information
2.2%
Wholesale trade
1.3%
Agriculture & mining
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 62.3% |
| Service | 15.3% |
| Sales & office | 13.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.9% |
| Production & transportation | 4.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.2% |
| Government | 10.3% |
| Self-employed | 8.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 62.6% |
| Carpool | 8.0% |
| Public transit | 5.0% |
| Walk | 4.3% |
| Work from home | 16.7% |
| Other means | 3.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.9 |
Poverty
All people
12.2%
Under 18 years
11.3%
18 and over
12.3%
Married-couple families
2.9%
Female-led households
30.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 23.5% |
| Retirement income | 17.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 26.0% |
| High blood pressure | 31.3% |
| High cholesterol | 30.5% |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart disease | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 8.7% |
| Arthritis | 18.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.5% |
| Cancer | 5.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.1% |
| Binge drinking | 23.9% |
| No physical activity | 19.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.4% |
| Depression | 23.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.5% |
| Poor mental health | 15.0% |
| Poor physical health | 8.4% |
| No health insurance | 10.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.8% |
| Visited dentist | 66.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.5% |
| Teeth loss | 11.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,467 | 5.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.5% |
| Under 18 | 3.5% |
| 18–64 years | 9.2% |
| 65 and over | 36.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.4% |
| Public insurance | 32.2% |
| No insurance | 4.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 30,699 | 92.8% |
| Spanish | 451 | 1.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 330 | 1.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 70 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 42 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 31,484 | 95.2% |
| Born in same state | 30,916 | 93.5% |
| Born in different state | 17,974 | 54.4% |
| Foreign born | 568 | 1.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,585 | 4.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 770 | 48.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 4,026 | 12.2% |
| French | 3,934 | 11.9% |
| Arab | 911 | 2.8% |
| German | 441 | 1.3% |
| English | 178 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 135 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 93 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 88 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 63 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.4% |
| Internet access | 95.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70115
What city is ZIP code 70115 in?
ZIP code 70115 is primarily assigned to New Orleans, Louisiana.
What county is ZIP code 70115 in?
ZIP code 70115 falls within Orleans County, Louisiana.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 70115?
62% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70115?
The median home value in ZIP code 70115 is $586,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 70115?
ZIP code 70115 has an estimated population of 33,069 residents, with a density of 8,598 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 70115?
The median household income in ZIP code 70115 is $91,672, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 70115 in?
ZIP code 70115 observes the CST timezone.