70121 ZIP Code — New Orleans, LA
Jefferson County, Louisiana
ZIP code 70121 is located in New Orleans, Louisiana, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 3.28 square miles and serves a population of 10,956 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 504/985.
About ZIP code 70121
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $233,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 55%.
Median household income is $56,378. 31% 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 19 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
10,956
population
3.28
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
70121 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 70121
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70121. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| New Orleans | Acceptable |
| New Orleans | Acceptable |
| New Orleans | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
70060 Metairie (1.8 mi)
70001 Metairie (1.9 mi)
70118 New Orleans (2.1 mi)
70123 New Orleans (2.9 mi)
70125 New Orleans (3.2 mi)
70115 New Orleans (4.1 mi)
70119 New Orleans (4.4 mi)
70113 New Orleans (4.5 mi)
70112 New Orleans (4.8 mi)
70195 New Orleans (4.9 mi)
70142 New Orleans (4.9 mi)
70145 New Orleans (4.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 10,956 |
| Population density | 3,340 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 22 |
| County FIPS | 051 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 3.28 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.57 sq mi |
| Latitude | 29.9577 |
| Longitude | -90.1567 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 504/985 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 51.2% | 45.0% | 49.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.2% | 31.1% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.2% | 19.0% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 3.4% | 4.9% | 4.7% |
Demographics & statistics
10,956
Population
3,340
People per sq mi
44.2
Median age
$56,378
Median household income
$38,740
Per capita income
$233,200
Median home value
$1,096
Median monthly rent
55.2%
Home ownership
11.2%
Poverty rate
3.9%
Unemployment
3,994
Housing units
34.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
237
Under 5
265
230
5–9
258
244
10–14
273
193
15–19
215
295
20–24
330
717
25–34
801
702
35–44
786
590
45–54
659
497
55–59
556
458
60–64
513
602
65–74
673
253
75–84
282
154
85+
173
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,843 | 16.8% |
| 18 and over | 9,113 | 83.2% |
| 65 and over | 2,137 | 19.5% |
| Median age | 44.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
66.2%
Black or African American
21.6%
Two or more races
5.1%
Hispanic or Latino
4.5%
Asian
1.8%
Other race
0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,593 | 66.2% |
| Black or African American | 2,480 | 21.6% |
| Two or more races | 581 | 5.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 520 | 4.5% |
| Asian | 207 | 1.8% |
| Other race | 70 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 12 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 51.2% | 45.0% | 49.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.2% | 31.1% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.2% | 19.0% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 3.4% | 4.9% | 4.7% |
Under $10k
4.8%
$10k–$15k
5.2%
$15k–$25k
9.6%
$25k–$35k
9.7%
$35k–$50k
15.4%
$50k–$75k
15.7%
$75k–$100k
16.4%
$100k–$150k
14.0%
$150k–$200k
4.6%
$200k+
4.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.6% |
| $200k+ | 4.7% |
| Median income | $56,378 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.5%
$50k–$100k
5.1%
$100k–$150k
10.4%
$150k–$200k
14.2%
$200k–$300k
48.2%
$300k–$500k
16.0%
$500k–$1M
3.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $233,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,096 |
| Owner occupied | 55.2% |
| Renter occupied | 44.8% |
| Vacant | 14.6% |
| Single-family detached | 59.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 9.1% |
| Mobile homes | 2.0% |
| Median rooms | 4.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.98 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 27.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 19.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 9.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 19.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 41.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 27.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 5.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 49.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.6% |
| 3 or more | 8.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 49.6% |
| Electricity | 50.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,389 | 25.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 330 | 6.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,574 | 28.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,233 | 40.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,153 | 20.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,670 | 30.2% |
| Average household size | 1.93 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 43.0% | 33.7% |
| Married | 35.6% | 32.5% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 10.3% |
| Divorced | 16.1% | 20.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.5%
Some HS, no diploma
7.3%
HS graduate
27.6%
Some college, no degree
21.2%
Associate's degree
5.4%
Bachelor's degree
19.6%
Graduate / professional
14.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 34.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 133 | 7.1% |
| Kindergarten | 73 | 3.9% |
| Elementary school | 855 | 45.6% |
| High school | 432 | 23.1% |
| College / grad school | 380 | 20.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.5%
Professional & management
13.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.5%
Retail trade
11.0%
Construction
6.3%
Transportation & utilities
5.9%
Public administration
5.3%
Other services
4.8%
Finance & real estate
4.5%
Manufacturing
3.7%
Wholesale trade
2.6%
Information
1.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 39.1% |
| Service | 21.6% |
| Sales & office | 20.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.5% |
| Production & transportation | 10.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.2% |
| Government | 12.3% |
| Self-employed | 9.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.6% |
| Carpool | 10.5% |
| Public transit | 1.4% |
| Walk | 2.2% |
| Work from home | 8.0% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.4 |
Poverty
All people
11.2%
Under 18 years
13.1%
18 and over
10.9%
Married-couple families
4.6%
Female-led households
19.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 30.7% |
| Retirement income | 21.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.1% |
| High blood pressure | 38.5% |
| High cholesterol | 36.7% |
| Diabetes | 13.3% |
| Heart disease | 7.3% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| Arthritis | 26.7% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.5% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.0% |
| Binge drinking | 19.1% |
| No physical activity | 30.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.1% |
| Depression | 23.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.3% |
| Poor mental health | 16.4% |
| Poor physical health | 12.0% |
| No health insurance | 14.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.6% |
| Visited dentist | 59.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.7% |
| Teeth loss | 15.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 526 | 5.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 17.4% |
| Under 18 | 7.6% |
| 18–64 years | 15.0% |
| 65 and over | 34.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 62.1% |
| Public insurance | 41.3% |
| No insurance | 9.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 10,454 | 95.4% |
| Spanish | 367 | 3.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 288 | 2.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 61 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 12 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 10,160 | 92.7% |
| Born in same state | 9,956 | 90.9% |
| Born in different state | 7,909 | 72.2% |
| Foreign born | 204 | 1.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 796 | 7.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 264 | 33.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,373 | 12.5% |
| French | 909 | 8.3% |
| Arab | 576 | 5.3% |
| German | 134 | 1.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 76 | 0.7% |
| Polish | 65 | 0.6% |
| Norwegian | 9 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 8 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 50.4% |
| Internet access | 91.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70121
What city is ZIP code 70121 in?
ZIP code 70121 is primarily assigned to New Orleans, Louisiana.
What county is ZIP code 70121 in?
ZIP code 70121 falls within Jefferson County, Louisiana.
What is the population of ZIP code 70121?
ZIP code 70121 has an estimated population of 10,956 residents, with a density of 3,343 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 70121?
The median household income in ZIP code 70121 is $56,378, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70121?
The median home value in ZIP code 70121 is $233,200.
What timezone is ZIP code 70121 in?
ZIP code 70121 observes the CST timezone.