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Orleans County
New Orleans, LA
70112
70112 ZIP Code — New Orleans, LA
Orleans County, Louisiana
ZIP code 70112 is located in
New Orleans ,
Louisiana ,
within Orleans County .
It covers approximately 0.98 square miles and serves a population of
4,310 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 504 .
About ZIP code 70112
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $415,300. Renters make up the majority at 92%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $31,250. Poverty affects 45% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 30% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 42% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 70112 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
4,310
Population density
4,398 / sq mi
State FIPS
22
County FIPS
071
Geography
Land area
0.98 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
29.9582
Longitude
-90.0767
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
504
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
67.6%
54.5%
49.2%
$50k – $100k
19.4%
24.1%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
10.1%
15.2%
18.3%
Over $200k
2.9%
6.2%
4.7%
Demographics & statistics
$31,250
Median household income
$415,300
Median home value
$1,050
Median monthly rent
42.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,013 23.5% 18 and over 3,297 76.5% 65 and over 384 8.9% Median age 34.2 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
56.4%
Group Count % Black or African American 2,471 56.4% White 1,423 32.5% Asian 264 6% Two or more races 121 2.8% Hispanic or Latino 69 1.6% Other race 31 0.7%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
67.6%
54.5%
49.2%
$50k – $100k
19.4%
24.1%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
10.1%
15.2%
18.3%
Over $200k
2.9%
6.2%
4.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 24.9% $10k–$15k 8.5% $15k–$25k 13.7% $25k–$35k 7.5% $35k–$50k 11.7% $50k–$75k 10.3% $75k–$100k 7.6% $100k–$150k 7.2% $150k–$200k 5.9% $200k+ 2.7% Median income $31,250
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $415,300 Median rent / month $1,050 Owner occupied 8.1% Renter occupied 91.9% Vacant 35.2% Single-family detached 8.0% Large apartment buildings 61.1% Mobile homes 0.7% Median rooms 2.9 Avg household size (owned) 1.42
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.5% 2010–2019 11.3% 2000–2009 10.1% 1990–1999 3.5% 1980–1989 3.8% 1970–1979 1.0% 1960–1969 4.0% 1950–1959 7.3% 1940–1949 6.0% 1939 or earlier 52.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 17.8% 1 bedroom 47.9% 2 bedrooms 27.9% 3 bedrooms 4.7% 4 bedrooms 1.4% 5+ bedrooms 0.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 37.3% 1 vehicle 58.8% 2 vehicles 3.9% 3 or more 0.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 14.5% Electricity 84.0% Propane / LP gas 0.4% No fuel used 1.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 196 8.0% Cohabiting couple 86 3.5% Male householder, no spouse 771 31.5% Female householder, no spouse 1,391 56.9% Households with children under 18 400 16.4% Households with seniors (65+) 346 14.2% Average household size 1.62
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 72.6% 47.5% Married 12.4% 21.7% Separated 2.2% 16.2% Widowed 0.0% 2.7% Divorced 12.8% 11.9%
Education
Some college, no degree
14.7%
Graduate / professional
17.2%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 88.9% Bachelor's or higher 42.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 70 5.2% Elementary school 623 46.0% High school 91 6.7% College / grad school 571 42.1%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.6%
Professional & management
21.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
14.3%
Public administration
7.1%
Finance & real estate
4.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 50.6% Service 22.0% Sales & office 19.4% Natural resources & construction 2.9% Production & transportation 5.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 76.2% Government 17.9% Self-employed 5.8% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 38.3% Carpool 4.1% Public transit 4.6% Walk 42.7% Work from home 7.5% Other means 2.8% Avg commute (minutes) 16.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
4.6%
Female-led households
56.2%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 32.0% Retirement income 9.6% Supplemental Security 23.4% Cash public assistance 5.6% Food stamps / SNAP 30.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 31.8% High blood pressure 34.4% High cholesterol 27.3% Diabetes 11.9% Heart disease 5.0% Stroke 3.5% Asthma 10.4% Arthritis 18.8% Kidney disease 3.0% Pulmonary disease 6.4% Cancer 3.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.6% Binge drinking 22.1% No physical activity 27.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 39.2% Depression 25.2% Fair or poor health 20.5% Poor mental health 18.7% Poor physical health 11.9% No health insurance 15.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 74.9% Visited dentist 51.2% Cholesterol screening 85.8% Teeth loss 19.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 149 4.5%
Disability % Any disability 15.6% Under 18 10.5% 18–64 years 13.8% 65 and over 42.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 44.4% Public insurance 49.9% No insurance 10.0% Uninsured under 19 10.6%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 4,081 94.7% Spanish 113 2.8% Other Indo-European 14 0.3% Asian & Pacific Islander 32 0.8% Other languages 67 1.6%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 3,921 91.0% Born in same state 3,905 90.6% Born in different state 2,816 65.3% Foreign born 16 0.4% Naturalized citizen 389 9.0% Not a US citizen 61 15.7%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 397 9.2% Italian 140 3.2% Arab 50 1.2% German 21 0.5%
Ancestry Count % Polish 21 0.5% Irish 11 0.3% English 5 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 56.7% Internet access 90.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70112
What city is ZIP code 70112 in?
ZIP code 70112 is primarily assigned to New Orleans, Louisiana.
What county is ZIP code 70112 in?
ZIP code 70112 falls within Orleans County, Louisiana.
Is ZIP code 70112 mostly rentals?
92% of occupied units in ZIP code 70112 are renter-occupied.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70112?
45% of residents in ZIP code 70112 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70112?
The median home value in ZIP code 70112 is $415,300.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 70112?
The median household income in ZIP code 70112 is $31,250, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 70112 in?
ZIP code 70112 observes the CST timezone.
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