| City: | New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Names to Avoid: | Carrollton |
| Parish: | Orleans Parish |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:07:15 AM |
| Population: | 35,635 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 504 / 985 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 29.9452, -90.1240 |
| Land Area: | 4.626 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 70118 has 35,635 residents and 13,829 households (average 2.16 persons per household). The median age is 30.7 years, significantly younger than the state (38.1) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 45.8% male and 54.2% female, which is lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (54.4%, much lower than the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (29.5%, much higher than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.5%, which is higher than the state average (6.9%), and Black or African American share is much higher than the national average (12.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 35,635Source: Census DHC |
| 2023 ACS Population Estimate: | 36,061Source: Census ACS |
| 2025 ZC Population Estimate: | 34,989Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 7,703.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $62,665Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 13,829Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $451,600Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.16Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.89Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 32,036 | 33,797 | 33,036 | 34,939 | 36,068 | 35,671 | 35,662 | 36,194 | 36,090 | 36,963 | 35,699 | 36,800 | 36,061 |
| Decennial Census | 33,008 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 35,635 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 30.7
Male Median Age: 31.5
Female Median Age: 30
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 759 | 714 | 779 | 1,286 | 3,034 | 1,228 | 1,144 | 1,053 | 857 | 815 | 764 | 802 | 951 | 801 | 578 | 360 | 187 | 200 |
| Female | 697 | 671 | 792 | 1,648 | 4,458 | 1,383 | 1,269 | 1,021 | 906 | 802 | 833 | 887 | 994 | 876 | 772 | 507 | 359 | 448 |
| Total | 1,456 | 1,385 | 1,571 | 2,934 | 7,492 | 2,611 | 2,413 | 2,074 | 1,763 | 1,617 | 1,597 | 1,689 | 1,945 | 1,677 | 1,350 | 867 | 546 | 648 |
| White: | 19,401 | 52.57% |
| Black: | 10,524 | 28.52% |
| Hispanic:* | 4,821 | 13.06% |
| Asian: | 831 | 2.25% |
| American Indian: | 121 | 0.33% |
| Hawaiian: | 33 | 0.09% |
| Other: | 1,173 | 3.18% |
| Total: | 36,904 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 16,312 | 45.78% | 31.5 years |
| Females: | 19,323 | 54.22% | 30.0 years |
| Total: | 35,635 | 100% | 30.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 32,240 | 89.40% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 543 | 1.51% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 1,207 | 3.35% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 2,071 | 9.09% |
| Total Population: | 36,061 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 32,783 | 90.91% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 3,278 | 9.09% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $62,665, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $23,161 (58.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $13,746. Family households earn a median of $100,676 versus $40,432 for nonfamily households (a difference of $60,244). By gender, male median income is $65,817 and female is $54,900, which is markedly greater than the state female median ($44,630), with a current gap of $10,917 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 61.5%, which is modestly greater than the state rate (59.3%). The unemployment rate is 7.0%, which is markedly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (54.4%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $39,504 | $40,843 | $39,576 | $40,536 | $41,110 | $40,274 | $41,227 | $43,743 | $48,919 | $50,597 | $54,046 | $60,636 | $62,665 |
| Median Family Income | $55,974 | $58,565 | $61,274 | $64,451 | $69,154 | $66,693 | $68,468 | $72,908 | $79,885 | $80,954 | $84,050 | $94,216 | $100,676 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $28,125 | $26,959 | $27,053 | $26,649 | $25,453 | $26,123 | $26,402 | $26,685 | $29,317 | $29,430 | $32,087 | $35,502 | $40,432 |
| Median Male Income | $49,564 | $52,038 | $52,565 | $54,681 | $51,375 | $50,980 | $50,549 | $52,046 | $52,508 | $57,449 | $59,598 | $60,350 | $65,817 |
| Median Female Income | $32,407 | $34,323 | $34,824 | $37,317 | $37,266 | $39,515 | $38,511 | $40,620 | $43,020 | $41,648 | $47,292 | $51,158 | $54,900 |
| Employed: | 17,644 | 56.73% |
| Unemployed: | 1,346 | 4.33% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 12,109 | 38.94% |
| Total: | 31,099 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 9,598 | 54.40% |
| Service: | 3,472 | 19.68% |
| Sales and Office: | 3,112 | 17.64% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 580 | 3.29% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 882 | 5.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 17,644 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $451,600, which is considerably higher than the state median ($208,700), is up $184,500 (69.08%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $92,700. The median gross rent is $1,257, which is markedly greater than the state median ($1,038), is up $285 (29.32%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $241. Of occupied housing, owners make up 50.42% (53.77% with a mortgage, 46.23% free-and-clear) and renters 49.58% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 18.04%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.43%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $267,100 | $268,200 | $258,000 | $270,700 | $289,400 | $314,400 | $321,600 | $344,100 | $358,900 | $337,300 | $366,800 | $425,200 | $451,600 |
| Less than $500: | 220 | 3.50% |
| $500 to $999: | 1,134 | 18.05% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 2,451 | 39.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 1,100 | 17.50% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 577 | 9.18% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 215 | 3.42% |
| $3,000 or more: | 201 | 3.20% |
| No Rent: | 386 | 6.14% |
| Total: | 6,284 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $972 | $988 | $992 | $1,009 | $985 | $966 | $974 | $994 | $1,016 | $1,096 | $1,090 | $1,195 | $1,257 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 3,436 | 27.11% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 2,954 | 23.31% |
| Renter Occupied: | 6,284 | 49.58% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 12,674 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 12,674 | 81.96% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 2,790 | 18.04% |
| Total Housing Units: | 15,464 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 8,202 | 53.04% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 7,236 | 46.79% |
| Other Units: | 26 | 0.17% |
| Total Housing Units: | 15,464 | 100% |
In 2023, 54.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly above the state rate (26.60%), well above both the state and national averages. High school or higher is 92.00%, which is markedly above the state rate (86.90%). The uninsured rate is 8.80%, which is on par with the state rate (8.10%). Public coverage is 32.30%, which is generally lower than the state rate (45.80%). The share of people in poverty is 11.90%, which is well above the national rate (8.70%), down 5.00 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.30 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (68.37%). College enrollment is 68.37%, which is markedly above the state rate (24.00%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 469 | 2.18% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,251 | 5.81% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 3,658 | 16.97% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,484 | 16.17% |
| Associate's degree: | 1,052 | 4.88% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,189 | 24.08% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 6,447 | 29.92% |
| Total: | 21,550 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 19,830 | 92.02% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 11,636 | 54.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 23,755 | 61.79% |
| Public Insurance: | 11,538 | 30.01% |
| No Insurance: | 3,149 | 8.19% |
| Total: | 38,442 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 35,293 | 91.81% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 16.9% | 15.4% | 17.4% | 19.1% | 18.4% | 18.3% | 17.5% | 16.2% | 15.2% | 12.3% | 12.8% | 11.0% | 11.9% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 812 | 5.71% |
| Kindergarten: | 204 | 1.43% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,220 | 15.60% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,264 | 8.88% |
| College or graduate school: | 9,728 | 68.37% |
| Total: | 14,228 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 1,016 | 7.14% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 3,688 | 25.92% |
ZIP Code 70118 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 685 business establishments, employing about 16,969 people with an annual payroll of $950,482,000. USPS data shows 16,199 residential mailboxes and 796 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 16,199Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 796Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 17,474Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 14,415Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 1,693Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 685Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $232,874,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $950,482,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 16,969Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 70118 is located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana, within the New Orleans-Metairie, LA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 35380) and Louisiana's 1st and 2nd Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 988,763 people, about 3.60% of whom live in ZIP Code 70118. It covers 4.626 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.686 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | New Orleans-Metairie, LASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 35380Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 988,763Source: Census |
| MSA: | New Orleans, LA MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 4.626 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.686 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 01,02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 4030.23, 1268.48 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 2255000Source: Census |
| Place Name: | New Orleans city; LouisianaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 70118 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are 3 public schools and 4 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.