70125 ZIP Code — New Orleans, LA

Orleans County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70125 is located in New Orleans, Louisiana, within Orleans County. It covers approximately 2.34 square miles and serves a population of 18,475 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 504.

About ZIP code 70125

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 $392,000. Renters make up the majority at 55%, typical of denser urban areas.

The gap between median ($56,810) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 23% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 45% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 70125 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

18,475

population

2.34

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70125 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70125

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70125. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
New Orleans	Acceptable
New Orleans	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

70113 New Orleans (1.4 mi) 70118 New Orleans (1.4 mi) 70112 New Orleans (1.6 mi) 70145 New Orleans (1.7 mi) 70195 New Orleans (1.7 mi) 70164 New Orleans (1.7 mi) 70167 New Orleans (1.7 mi) 70166 New Orleans (1.7 mi) 70165 New Orleans (1.7 mi) 70142 New Orleans (1.7 mi) 70159 New Orleans (1.7 mi) 70154 New Orleans (1.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	18,475
Population density	7,895 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	2.34 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	29.9535
Longitude	-90.1030
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	504

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.9%	54.5%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	27.8%	24.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	16.3%	15.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	7.0%	6.2%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

18,475

Population

7,895

People per sq mi

34.3

Median age

$56,810

Median household income

$32,967

Per capita income

$392,000

Median home value

$1,250

Median monthly rent

45.0%

Home ownership

25.7%

Poverty rate

9.8%

Unemployment

4,306

Housing units

45.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

424

Under 5

527

398

5–9

496

497

10–14

618

906

15–19

1,129

902

20–24

1,124

1,056

25–34

1,316

1,113

35–44

1,386

822

45–54

1,023

504

55–59

627

395

60–64

492

749

65–74

933

348

75–84

434

114

85+

142

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,739	20.2%
18 and over	14,736	79.8%
65 and over	2,720	14.7%
Median age	34.3 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 54.1%

White 31.3%

Two or more races 6.4%

Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

Asian 2.2%

Other race 1.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	10,396	54.1%
White	6,019	31.3%
Two or more races	1,235	6.4%
Hispanic or Latino	752	3.9%
Asian	419	2.2%
Other race	265	1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	141	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.9%	54.5%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	27.8%	24.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	16.3%	15.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	7.0%	6.2%	4.7%

Under $10k 13.0%

$10k–$15k 11.6%

$15k–$25k 8.2%

$25k–$35k 7.2%

$35k–$50k 6.4%

$50k–$75k 13.0%

$75k–$100k 11.3%

$100k–$150k 13.5%

$150k–$200k 5.9%

$200k+ 10.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.0%
$10k–$15k	11.6%
$15k–$25k	8.2%
$25k–$35k	7.2%
$35k–$50k	6.4%
$50k–$75k	13.0%
$75k–$100k	11.3%
$100k–$150k	13.5%
$150k–$200k	5.9%
$200k+	10.0%
Median income	$56,810

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.5%

$50k–$100k 3.4%

$100k–$150k 6.1%

$150k–$200k 6.6%

$200k–$300k 12.8%

$300k–$500k 38.3%

$500k–$1M 27.8%

$1M+ 3.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$392,000
Median rent / month	$1,250
Owner occupied	45.0%
Renter occupied	55.0%
Vacant	18.3%
Single-family detached	38.8%
Large apartment buildings	4.7%
Mobile homes	0.3%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	8.9%
2000–2009	5.1%
1990–1999	2.1%
1980–1989	4.6%
1970–1979	6.1%
1960–1969	9.8%
1950–1959	9.8%
1940–1949	18.3%
1939 or earlier	35.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	13.3%
2 bedrooms	34.8%
3 bedrooms	38.6%
4 bedrooms	8.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	21.2%
1 vehicle	46.2%
2 vehicles	25.7%
3 or more	6.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	31.3%
Electricity	66.2%
Propane / LP gas	0.9%
Fuel oil	0.1%
Wood	0.2%
Solar	0.3%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,791	28.0%
Cohabiting couple	355	5.6%
Male householder, no spouse	1,592	24.9%
Female householder, no spouse	2,652	41.5%
Households with children under 18	1,843	28.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,948	30.5%
Average household size	2.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	57.0%	58.6%
Married	30.7%	22.0%
Separated	3.1%	1.2%
Widowed	1.4%	6.5%
Divorced	7.8%	11.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 10.8%

HS graduate 20.8%

Some college, no degree 15.7%

Associate's degree 4.3%

Bachelor's degree 23.5%

Graduate / professional 21.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.3%
Bachelor's or higher	45.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	257	4.0%
Kindergarten	105	1.6%
Elementary school	1,691	26.4%
High school	1,179	18.4%
College / grad school	3,163	49.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 16.3%

Professional & management 10.7%

Retail trade 9.1%

Other services 7.0%

Construction 5.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.9%

Finance & real estate 4.2%

Manufacturing 3.2%

Public administration 3.0%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Information 1.6%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	47.8%
Service	21.0%
Sales & office	19.9%
Natural resources & construction	6.0%
Production & transportation	5.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.6%
Government	11.4%
Self-employed	7.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	58.2%
Carpool	9.6%
Public transit	5.5%
Walk	7.8%
Work from home	11.6%
Other means	7.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.1

Poverty

All people 25.7%

Under 18 years 27.2%

18 and over 25.2%

Married-couple families 4.9%

Female-led households 38.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.5%
Retirement income	15.7%
Supplemental Security	10.4%
Cash public assistance	5.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.1%
High blood pressure	35.3%
High cholesterol	29.4%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	5.3%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	19.9%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	5.9%
Cancer	4.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.8%
Binge drinking	21.5%
No physical activity	26.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.8%
Depression	24.7%
Fair or poor health	18.8%
Poor mental health	18.2%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	14.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	55.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	19.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	674	4.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.0%
Under 18	6.9%
18–64 years	12.0%
65 and over	40.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.0%
Public insurance	43.7%
No insurance	6.4%
Uninsured under 19	5.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	17,524	94.9%
Spanish	440	2.5%
Other Indo-European	277	1.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	102	0.6%
Other languages	49	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	17,347	93.9%
Born in same state	17,001	92.0%
Born in different state	11,665	63.1%
Foreign born	346	1.9%
Naturalized citizen	1,128	6.1%
Not a US citizen	604	53.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,122	6.1%
Italian	1,108	6%
Arab	470	2.5%
German	106	0.6%
English	96	0.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	33	0.2%
Dutch	24	0.1%
Polish	11	0.1%
Norwegian	8	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.6%
Internet access	93.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70125

What city is ZIP code 70125 in?

ZIP code 70125 is primarily assigned to New Orleans, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70125 in?

ZIP code 70125 falls within Orleans County, Louisiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70125?

26% of residents in ZIP code 70125 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 70125 mostly rentals?

55% of occupied units in ZIP code 70125 are renter-occupied.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 70125?

45% 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 70125?

The median home value in ZIP code 70125 is $392,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 70125 in?

ZIP code 70125 observes the CST timezone.