70148 ZIP Code — New Orleans, LA

Orleans County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70148 is located in New Orleans, Louisiana, within Orleans County. It covers approximately 0.40 square miles and serves a population of 264 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 504.

About ZIP code 70148

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity.

Median household income is $2,499. Poverty affects 85% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 60% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 70148 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and economic challenges above the national average.

264

population

0.40

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70148 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70148

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70148. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
New Orleans	Acceptable
New Orleans	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

70146 New Orleans (0.1 mi) 70122 New Orleans (3.6 mi) 70126 New Orleans (4 mi) 70117 New Orleans (4.6 mi) 70116 New Orleans (4.7 mi) 70119 New Orleans (4.7 mi) 70127 New Orleans (4.9 mi) 70124 New Orleans (4.9 mi) 70170 New Orleans (5.2 mi) 70139 New Orleans (5.2 mi) 70112 New Orleans (5.4 mi) 70032 Arabi (5.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	264
Population density	660 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	0.40 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	30.0309
Longitude	-90.0436
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	504

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Demographics & statistics

264

Population

660

People per sq mi

20.7

Median age

$2,499

Median household income

$21,393

Per capita income

Median home value

$696

Median monthly rent

0.0%

Home ownership

85.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

227

Housing units

60.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	264	100.0%
65 and over	0	0.0%
Median age	20.7 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 56%

White 33.1%

Asian 9.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Two or more races 0.8%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	149	56%
White	88	33.1%
Asian	25	9.4%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.8%
Two or more races	2	0.8%

Household income

Under $10k 70.8%

$10k–$15k 9.5%

$15k–$25k 3.6%

$25k–$35k 16.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	70.8%
$10k–$15k	9.5%
$15k–$25k	3.6%
$25k–$35k	16.1%
Median income	$2,499

Housing

Home values

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$696
Owner occupied	0.0%
Renter occupied	100.0%
Vacant	62.4%
Single-family detached	0.0%
Large apartment buildings	82.1%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.0
Avg household size (owned)	0.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	45.6%
2000–2009	43.7%
1990–1999	8.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	2.7%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	7.7%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	74.5%
3 bedrooms	5.5%
4 bedrooms	12.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	24.8%
1 vehicle	59.9%
2 vehicles	15.3%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	0	0.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	32	23.4%
Female householder, no spouse	105	76.6%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	0	0.0%
Average household size	1.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	87.0%	95.4%
Married	8.7%	3.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	4.3%	1.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 0.0%

Some college, no degree 31.4%

Associate's degree 8.6%

Bachelor's degree 22.9%

Graduate / professional 37.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	60.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	264	100.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 80.0%

Public administration 12.7%

Retail trade 2.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.7%

Professional & management 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	90.0%
Service	5.5%
Sales & office	4.5%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	44.5%
Government	50.9%
Self-employed	4.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	33.6%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	56.4%
Work from home	10.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.4

Poverty

All people 85.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 85.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	0.0%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	0.0%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	0.0%
Heart disease	0.0%
Stroke	0.0%
Asthma	0.0%
Arthritis	0.0%
Kidney disease	0.0%
Pulmonary disease	0.0%
Cancer	0.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	0.0%
Binge drinking	0.0%
No physical activity	0.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	0.0%
Depression	0.0%
Fair or poor health	0.0%
Poor mental health	0.0%
Poor physical health	0.0%
No health insurance	0.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	0.0%
Visited dentist	0.0%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	0.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	5.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	5.7%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.7%
Public insurance	2.3%
No insurance	14.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	264	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	211	79.9%
Born in same state	211	79.9%
Born in different state	77	29.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	53	20.1%
Not a US citizen	22	41.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	6	2.3%
German	3	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	3	1.1%
Italian	3	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	51.9%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70148

What city is ZIP code 70148 in?

ZIP code 70148 is primarily assigned to New Orleans, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70148 in?

ZIP code 70148 falls within Orleans County, Louisiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70148?

85% of residents in ZIP code 70148 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 70148?

60% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 70148?

The median household income in ZIP code 70148 is $2,499, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 70148?

ZIP code 70148 has an estimated population of 264 residents, with a density of 658 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 70148 in?

ZIP code 70148 observes the CST timezone.