70131 ZIP Code — New Orleans, LA
Orleans County, Louisiana
ZIP code 70131 is located in New Orleans, Louisiana, within Orleans County. It covers approximately 11.71 square miles and serves a population of 25,749 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 504.
About ZIP code 70131
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $222,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.
Median household income is $60,157.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
25,749
population
11.71
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
70131 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 70131
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70131. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| New Orleans | Acceptable |
| New Orleans | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
70043 Chalmette (4 mi)
70056 Gretna (4.4 mi)
70032 Arabi (4.5 mi)
70114 New Orleans (4.9 mi)
70075 Meraux (5.3 mi)
70117 New Orleans (5.9 mi)
70053 Gretna (5.9 mi)
70143 New Orleans (6.7 mi)
70058 Harvey (6.9 mi)
70130 New Orleans (7.2 mi)
70139 New Orleans (7.4 mi)
70170 New Orleans (7.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 25,749 |
| Population density | 2,199 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 22 |
| County FIPS | 071 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 11.71 sq mi |
| Water area | 3.05 sq mi |
| Latitude | 29.9068 |
| Longitude | -89.9584 |
| 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 | 44.3% | 54.5% | 49.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.7% | 24.1% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.8% | 15.2% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 8.2% | 6.2% | 4.7% |
Demographics & statistics
25,749
Population
2,199
People per sq mi
40.9
Median age
$60,157
Median household income
$36,180
Per capita income
$222,900
Median home value
$1,029
Median monthly rent
63.7%
Home ownership
15.8%
Poverty rate
7.9%
Unemployment
8,486
Housing units
38.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
601
Under 5
696
493
5–9
571
816
10–14
946
673
15–19
780
551
20–24
638
1,968
25–34
2,280
1,412
35–44
1,636
1,666
45–54
1,930
924
55–59
1,071
799
60–64
925
1,249
65–74
1,447
591
75–84
685
186
85+
215
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,968 | 19.3% |
| 18 and over | 20,781 | 80.7% |
| 65 and over | 4,373 | 17.0% |
| Median age | 40.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
60.5%
White
23.3%
Hispanic or Latino
4.9%
Asian
4.2%
Two or more races
3.7%
Other race
3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 16,386 | 60.5% |
| White | 6,307 | 23.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,325 | 4.9% |
| Asian | 1,142 | 4.2% |
| Two or more races | 1,009 | 3.7% |
| Other race | 886 | 3.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 19 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 44.3% | 54.5% | 49.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.7% | 24.1% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.8% | 15.2% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 8.2% | 6.2% | 4.7% |
Under $10k
7.5%
$10k–$15k
5.3%
$15k–$25k
9.3%
$25k–$35k
7.1%
$35k–$50k
13.2%
$50k–$75k
20.2%
$75k–$100k
10.8%
$100k–$150k
11.5%
$150k–$200k
7.5%
$200k+
7.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.5% |
| $200k+ | 7.6% |
| Median income | $60,157 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.1%
$50k–$100k
5.4%
$100k–$150k
13.8%
$150k–$200k
18.9%
$200k–$300k
35.8%
$300k–$500k
16.5%
$500k–$1M
6.6%
$1M+
1.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $222,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,029 |
| Owner occupied | 63.7% |
| Renter occupied | 36.3% |
| Vacant | 14.9% |
| Single-family detached | 61.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 16.8% |
| Mobile homes | 0.4% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.67 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 37.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 21.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 14.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 34.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 24.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.2% |
| 3 or more | 15.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 43.5% |
| Electricity | 55.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.8% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,826 | 36.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 375 | 3.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,048 | 19.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,201 | 40.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,318 | 22.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,772 | 26.5% |
| Average household size | 2.41 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 39.6% | 40.8% |
| Married | 43.8% | 35.9% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 9.3% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 11.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.9%
Some HS, no diploma
4.0%
HS graduate
23.4%
Some college, no degree
25.5%
Associate's degree
5.6%
Bachelor's degree
21.8%
Graduate / professional
16.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 38.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 202 | 3.6% |
| Kindergarten | 223 | 3.9% |
| Elementary school | 2,501 | 44.0% |
| High school | 1,108 | 19.5% |
| College / grad school | 1,655 | 29.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.9%
Retail trade
9.5%
Professional & management
9.4%
Public administration
7.4%
Transportation & utilities
6.9%
Other services
6.7%
Manufacturing
4.7%
Finance & real estate
4.5%
Construction
3.5%
Wholesale trade
2.6%
Agriculture & mining
1.6%
Information
1.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 46.5% |
| Service | 18.3% |
| Sales & office | 19.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.0% |
| Production & transportation | 10.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.3% |
| Government | 17.1% |
| Self-employed | 8.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.3% |
| Carpool | 5.1% |
| Public transit | 3.4% |
| Walk | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 6.2% |
| Other means | 2.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.5 |
Poverty
All people
15.8%
Under 18 years
26.4%
18 and over
13.2%
Married-couple families
4.4%
Female-led households
25.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.3% |
| Retirement income | 22.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.3% |
| High blood pressure | 38.2% |
| High cholesterol | 32.5% |
| Diabetes | 12.3% |
| Heart disease | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| Arthritis | 22.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.9% |
| Cancer | 5.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.5% |
| Binge drinking | 19.9% |
| No physical activity | 25.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 39.1% |
| Depression | 23.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.6% |
| Poor mental health | 16.6% |
| Poor physical health | 10.8% |
| No health insurance | 13.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.4% |
| Visited dentist | 57.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.7% |
| Teeth loss | 15.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,298 | 6.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.0% |
| Under 18 | 4.3% |
| 18–64 years | 8.8% |
| 65 and over | 28.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 63.7% |
| Public insurance | 41.6% |
| No insurance | 6.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 24,452 | 95.0% |
| Spanish | 807 | 3.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 331 | 1.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 88 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 388 | 1.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 24,060 | 93.4% |
| Born in same state | 23,740 | 92.2% |
| Born in different state | 18,410 | 71.5% |
| Foreign born | 320 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,689 | 6.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,232 | 72.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 849 | 3.3% |
| Italian | 845 | 3.3% |
| Arab | 411 | 1.6% |
| German | 209 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 70 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 51 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 36 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 13 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.6% |
| Internet access | 92.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70131
What city is ZIP code 70131 in?
ZIP code 70131 is primarily assigned to New Orleans, Louisiana.
What county is ZIP code 70131 in?
ZIP code 70131 falls within Orleans County, Louisiana.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70131?
16% of residents in ZIP code 70131 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 70131?
ZIP code 70131 has an estimated population of 25,749 residents, with a density of 2,199 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 70131?
The median household income in ZIP code 70131 is $60,157, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70131?
The median home value in ZIP code 70131 is $222,900.
What timezone is ZIP code 70131 in?
ZIP code 70131 observes the CST timezone.