Orleans County, LA ZIP Codes
Louisiana (LA) · 56 ZIP codes · 1 cities
56
ZIP codes
376,971
population (2021)
+9.6%
pop change since 2010
22071
FIPS code
Orleans County ZIP code map
About Orleans County
Orleans County is located in Louisiana and contains 56 ZIP codes across 1 cities and communities.
The county's population was 376,971 as of 2021,
an increase of
9.6% from 343,829 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Orleans County is 22071.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 376,971 |
| 2010 population | 343,829 |
| Change | +9.6% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Louisiana |
| FIPS code | 22071 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Orleans County
ZIP codes for Orleans County, LA (56)
Demographics & statistics
380,144
Population
37.8
Median age
$54,921
Median household income
$37,024
Per capita income
$324,224
Median home value
$1,177
Median monthly rent
47.3%
Home ownership
24.5%
Poverty rate
8.7%
Unemployment
114,828
Housing units
39.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
10,110
Under 5
11,056
9,361
5–9
10,238
10,497
10–14
11,480
11,062
15–19
12,097
11,431
20–24
12,500
29,576
25–34
32,344
26,160
35–44
28,608
21,056
45–54
23,026
11,454
55–59
12,526
12,009
60–64
13,134
18,130
65–74
19,828
7,665
75–84
8,383
3,063
85+
3,350
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Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 74,728 | 19.9% |
| 18 and over | 305,416 | 80.1% |
| 65 and over | 60,419 | 15.8% |
| Median age | 37.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
54.4%
White
30.9%
Two or more races
5.1%
Hispanic or Latino
4.6%
Asian
2.7%
Other race
2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 216,717 | 54.4% |
| White | 123,302 | 30.9% |
| Two or more races | 20,184 | 5.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18,280 | 4.6% |
| Asian | 10,655 | 2.7% |
| Other race | 8,407 | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 818 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
12.3%
$10k–$15k
8.5%
$15k–$25k
10.3%
$25k–$35k
8.4%
$35k–$50k
10.7%
$50k–$75k
14.5%
$75k–$100k
9.7%
$100k–$150k
11.5%
$150k–$200k
5.7%
$200k+
8.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 12.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 8.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.7% |
| $200k+ | 8.3% |
| Median income | $54,921 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.6%
$50k–$100k
4.9%
$100k–$150k
9.0%
$150k–$200k
15.1%
$200k–$300k
21.9%
$300k–$500k
23.2%
$500k–$1M
16.8%
$1M+
6.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $324,224 |
| Median rent / month | $1,177 |
| Owner occupied | 47.3% |
| Renter occupied | 52.7% |
| Vacant | 20.4% |
| Single-family detached | 44.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 14.4% |
| Mobile homes | 0.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.47 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 31.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 20.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 31.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 19.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 46.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 26.2% |
| 3 or more | 8.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 34.2% |
| Electricity | 64.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.5% |
| Solar | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 42,015 | 26.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 10,134 | 6.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 38,432 | 25.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 64,951 | 41.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 33,849 | 22.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 43,538 | 27.8% |
| Average household size | 2.37 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 53.1% | 47.6% |
| Married | 31.2% | 28.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 7.5% |
| Divorced | 11.0% | 13.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.0%
Some HS, no diploma
8.4%
HS graduate
22.3%
Some college, no degree
20.8%
Associate's degree
4.8%
Bachelor's degree
22.0%
Graduate / professional
17.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 87.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 39.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 6,362 | 6.1% |
| Kindergarten | 3,746 | 3.9% |
| Elementary school | 33,125 | 37.8% |
| High school | 17,627 | 18.9% |
| College / grad school | 34,123 | 33.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
15.5%
Professional & management
13.7%
Retail trade
9.2%
Transportation & utilities
5.9%
Construction
5.1%
Other services
5.0%
Finance & real estate
5.0%
Public administration
4.8%
Manufacturing
4.0%
Information
2.0%
Wholesale trade
1.8%
Agriculture & mining
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 45.4% |
| Service | 21.5% |
| Sales & office | 18.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.3% |
| Production & transportation | 8.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.8% |
| Government | 14.0% |
| Self-employed | 6.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 62.6% |
| Carpool | 8.8% |
| Public transit | 5.4% |
| Walk | 7.7% |
| Other means | 4.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.5 |
Poverty
All people
24.5%
Under 18 years
34.3%
18 and over
21.8%
Married-couple families
6.1%
Female-led households
33.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.8% |
| Retirement income | 16.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 9.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 19.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 38.8% |
| High cholesterol | 31.8% |
| Heart disease | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 4.1% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| Arthritis | 21.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.7% |
| Cancer | 5.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 20.4% |
| No physical activity | 28.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 39.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 20.6% |
| Poor mental health | 17.5% |
| Poor physical health | 12.0% |
| No health insurance | 15.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.5% |
| Visited dentist | 53.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.1% |
| Teeth loss | 19.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 15,089 | 5.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.3% |
| Under 18 | 5.6% |
| 18–64 years | 12.0% |
| 65 and over | 35.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 53.4% |
| Public insurance | 46.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 358,978 | 94.4% |
| Spanish | 9,271 | 3.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 4,836 | 1.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1,119 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 2,952 | 1.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 358,988 | 93.3% |
| Born in same state | 354,980 | 92.2% |
| Born in different state | 263,394 | 68.3% |
| Foreign born | 4,008 | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 21,156 | 6.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 10,637 | 48.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 21,561 | 5.7% |
| French | 19,705 | 5.2% |
| Arab | 8,749 | 2.3% |
| German | 2,067 | 0.5% |
| English | 1,467 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 1,048 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 650 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 462 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 291 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.0% |
| Internet access | 91.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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