70123 ZIP Code — New Orleans, LA
Jefferson County, Louisiana
ZIP code 70123 is located in New Orleans, Louisiana, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 7.58 square miles and serves a population of 27,633 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 504/985.
About ZIP code 70123
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 $291,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 60%.
Median household income is $78,415. 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 24 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 42% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
27,633
population
7.58
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
70123 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 70123
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70123. 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
70121 New Orleans (2.9 mi)
70001 Metairie (3.4 mi)
70094 Westwego (3.5 mi)
70062 Kenner (3.9 mi)
70060 Metairie (3.9 mi)
70118 New Orleans (4.8 mi)
70125 New Orleans (6.1 mi)
70115 New Orleans (6.6 mi)
70113 New Orleans (7.3 mi)
70119 New Orleans (7.3 mi)
70031 Ama (7.5 mi)
70087 Saint Rose (7.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 27,633 |
| Population density | 3,646 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 22 |
| County FIPS | 051 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 7.58 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.49 sq mi |
| Latitude | 29.9493 |
| Longitude | -90.2048 |
| 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 | 33.6% | 45.0% | 49.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.7% | 31.1% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.1% | 19.0% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 7.6% | 4.9% | 4.7% |
Demographics & statistics
27,633
Population
3,646
People per sq mi
42.3
Median age
$78,415
Median household income
$48,166
Per capita income
$291,400
Median home value
$1,290
Median monthly rent
59.5%
Home ownership
8.2%
Poverty rate
4.0%
Unemployment
8,987
Housing units
42.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
576
Under 5
625
739
5–9
800
607
10–14
658
597
15–19
647
707
20–24
767
2,216
25–34
2,400
1,587
35–44
1,720
1,423
45–54
1,541
807
55–59
874
1,155
60–64
1,252
1,708
65–74
1,851
782
75–84
848
358
85+
388
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,812 | 17.4% |
| 18 and over | 22,821 | 82.6% |
| 65 and over | 5,935 | 21.5% |
| Median age | 42.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
74.7%
Black or African American
11%
Hispanic or Latino
5.3%
Two or more races
5.1%
Asian
2.1%
Other race
1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,793 | 74.7% |
| Black or African American | 3,222 | 11% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,543 | 5.3% |
| Two or more races | 1,496 | 5.1% |
| Asian | 601 | 2.1% |
| Other race | 490 | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 31 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.6% | 45.0% | 49.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.7% | 31.1% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.1% | 19.0% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 7.6% | 4.9% | 4.7% |
Under $10k
4.4%
$10k–$15k
3.0%
$15k–$25k
5.1%
$25k–$35k
8.5%
$35k–$50k
11.5%
$50k–$75k
15.3%
$75k–$100k
16.0%
$100k–$150k
17.2%
$150k–$200k
8.5%
$200k+
10.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.5% |
| $200k+ | 10.6% |
| Median income | $78,415 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.2%
$50k–$100k
2.4%
$100k–$150k
4.3%
$150k–$200k
8.8%
$200k–$300k
35.2%
$300k–$500k
32.5%
$500k–$1M
13.1%
$1M+
1.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $291,400 |
| Median rent / month | $1,290 |
| Owner occupied | 59.5% |
| Renter occupied | 40.5% |
| Vacant | 9.2% |
| Single-family detached | 59.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 14.3% |
| Mobile homes | 1.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.40 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 16.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 20.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 17.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 15.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 17.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.6% |
| 3 or more | 12.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 50.4% |
| Electricity | 48.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.8% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,630 | 43.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 856 | 6.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,498 | 19.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,930 | 30.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,502 | 19.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,420 | 34.2% |
| Average household size | 2.13 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.1% | 30.8% |
| Married | 54.6% | 46.7% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 8.0% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 13.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.7%
Some HS, no diploma
4.1%
HS graduate
20.0%
Some college, no degree
23.8%
Associate's degree
8.0%
Bachelor's degree
26.0%
Graduate / professional
16.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 42.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 372 | 6.5% |
| Kindergarten | 444 | 7.7% |
| Elementary school | 2,125 | 37.0% |
| High school | 1,144 | 19.9% |
| College / grad school | 1,659 | 28.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
30.4%
Professional & management
12.3%
Retail trade
9.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.3%
Finance & real estate
6.8%
Construction
5.9%
Manufacturing
5.8%
Wholesale trade
5.7%
Public administration
4.6%
Transportation & utilities
4.1%
Other services
3.6%
Information
3.0%
Agriculture & mining
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 55.8% |
| Service | 9.5% |
| Sales & office | 19.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.5% |
| Production & transportation | 8.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.6% |
| Government | 10.8% |
| Self-employed | 5.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.6% |
| Carpool | 7.2% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 2.1% |
| Work from home | 7.7% |
| Other means | 1.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.1 |
Poverty
All people
8.2%
Under 18 years
8.7%
18 and over
8.1%
Married-couple families
2.2%
Female-led households
21.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 32.2% |
| Retirement income | 27.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.5% |
| High blood pressure | 34.2% |
| High cholesterol | 36.1% |
| Diabetes | 10.5% |
| Heart disease | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 8.3% |
| Arthritis | 24.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.1% |
| Cancer | 7.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.1% |
| Binge drinking | 20.5% |
| No physical activity | 24.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.7% |
| Depression | 23.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.4% |
| Poor mental health | 15.1% |
| Poor physical health | 9.7% |
| No health insurance | 10.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.8% |
| Visited dentist | 67.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.7% |
| Teeth loss | 10.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,262 | 5.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.4% |
| Under 18 | 4.2% |
| 18–64 years | 9.4% |
| 65 and over | 32.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.7% |
| Public insurance | 38.1% |
| No insurance | 4.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 26,432 | 95.7% |
| Spanish | 570 | 2.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 362 | 1.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 168 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 40 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 26,194 | 94.8% |
| Born in same state | 25,910 | 93.8% |
| Born in different state | 20,639 | 74.7% |
| Foreign born | 284 | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,439 | 5.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 756 | 52.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,237 | 11.7% |
| French | 2,539 | 9.2% |
| Arab | 723 | 2.6% |
| German | 298 | 1.1% |
| English | 104 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 61 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 32 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 12 | 0% |
| Dutch | 5 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 46.7% |
| Internet access | 96.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70123
What city is ZIP code 70123 in?
ZIP code 70123 is primarily assigned to New Orleans, Louisiana.
What county is ZIP code 70123 in?
ZIP code 70123 falls within Jefferson County, Louisiana.
What is the population of ZIP code 70123?
ZIP code 70123 has an estimated population of 27,633 residents, with a density of 3,645 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70123?
The median home value in ZIP code 70123 is $291,400.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 70123?
The median household income in ZIP code 70123 is $78,415, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 70123 in?
ZIP code 70123 observes the CST timezone.