70126 ZIP Code – New Orleans, Louisiana
70126 is a large ZIP code in New Orleans, Louisiana, part of Orleans Parish with a population of approximately 30,154 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $34,621, which is below the Louisiana average and well below the national figure. Median home values of $182,300 are below the national average, with 54.2% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,098 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 78% single-family (increasing), 14% apartments (decreasing), 6% duplex/multi-family.
At 10.7%, the unemployment rate is well above the national figure. About 29.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well above the national rate. About 23.9% of residents have completed a four-year degree, near the national rate. The population has a median age of 36.4, below the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 70127, 70122, 70148.
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ZIP 70126 vs. Louisiana vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 70126 | LA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 30k | 8,866 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $34k | $55k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $182k | $164k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,098 | $879 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 36.4 | 40.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 10.7% | 6.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 29.6% | 20.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 23.9% | 19.5% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 70127 – New Orleans
- 70122 – New Orleans
- 70148 – New Orleans
- 70117 – New Orleans
- 70128 – New Orleans
- 70116 – New Orleans
- 70032 – Arabi
- 70119 – New Orleans
- 70124 – New Orleans
- 70043 – Chalmette
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70127 | NEW ORLEANS | 26,153 | $37,401 |
| 70122 | NEW ORLEANS | 35,147 | $44,750 |
| 70148 | NEW ORLEANS | 264 | $2,499 |
| 70117 | NEW ORLEANS | 25,888 | $37,472 |
| 70128 | NEW ORLEANS | 22,538 | $47,937 |