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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 70121 has 11,523 residents and 5,694 households (average 1.96 persons per household). The median age is 46.1 years, significantly older than the state (38.1) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.6% male and 51.4% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (63.2%, higher than the state average of 57.1%) and Black or African American (20.6%, much lower than the state average of 31.4% and well above the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.5%, which is higher than the state average (6.9%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	11,523Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	10,853Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	11,965Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	3,516.3 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$59,029Source: Census ACS

Households:	5,694Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$237,200Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	1.96Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.77Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	11,888	11,945	11,735	11,877	11,867	11,399	11,503	11,323	11,466	11,361	11,648	10,956	10,853
Decennial Census	12,029	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	11,523	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 46.1

Male Median Age: 45

Female Median Age: 47.4

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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	263	229	240	231	223	400	436	427	347	361	386	507	506	411	294	157	85	95
Female	264	242	242	201	231	386	438	445	375	338	380	545	487	471	324	215	135	206
Total	527	471	482	432	454	786	874	872	722	699	766	1,052	993	882	618	372	220	301

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	7,286	60.66%
Black:	2,377	19.79%
Hispanic:*	1,551	12.91%
Asian:	162	1.35%
American Indian:	61	0.51%
Hawaiian:	7	0.06%
Other:	567	4.72%
Total:	12,011	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	5,598	48.58%	45.0 years
Females:	5,925	51.42%	47.4 years
Total:	11,523	100%	46.1 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	9,700	89.38%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	261	2.40%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	268	2.47%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	624	8.22%
Total Population:	10,853	100%
Total Native Population:	9,961	91.78%
Total Foreign-born Population:	892	8.22%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2023, the Median household income is $59,029, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $18,441 (45.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $6,434. Family households earn a median of $80,136 versus $45,606 for nonfamily households (a difference of $34,530). By gender, male median income is $56,852 and female is $46,818, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $10,034 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 68.4%, which is markedly above the state rate (59.3%). The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is much lower than the state rate (6.3%). The largest occupation group is Management (42.6%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$40,588	$40,110	$39,350	$41,930	$41,188	$44,561	$47,710	$50,719	$52,595	$48,769	$52,298	$56,378	$59,029
Median Family Income	$51,373	$50,156	$51,991	$53,077	$50,335	$55,213	$62,656	$64,505	$69,964	$74,800	$71,250	$74,531	$80,136
Median NonFamily Income	$34,327	$35,283	$32,897	$33,718	$31,410	$34,571	$35,633	$40,959	$41,752	$34,760	$40,701	$47,401	$45,606
Median Male Income	$41,033	$37,594	$40,778	$42,567	$40,945	$42,287	$45,714	$46,345	$46,921	$51,453	$48,010	$49,050	$56,852
Median Female Income	$37,054	$35,950	$35,549	$33,485	$33,092	$35,786	$40,540	$41,250	$45,338	$43,250	$43,278	$44,943	$46,818

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	6,001	65.69%
Unemployed:	184	2.01%
Not In Labor Force:	2,951	32.30%
Total:	9,136	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	2,555	42.58%
Service:	1,231	20.51%
Sales and Office:	1,216	20.26%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	416	6.93%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	583	9.72%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	6,001	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2023, the median home value is $237,200, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $58,600 (32.81%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $48,300. The median gross rent is $1,113, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), is up $365 (48.80%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $199. Of occupied housing, owners make up 59.39% (56.50% with a mortgage, 43.50% free-and-clear) and renters 40.61% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 15.04%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$178,600	$170,400	$169,300	$167,500	$168,800	$169,700	$178,300	$179,800	$188,900	$191,500	$206,000	$233,200	$237,200

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	32	1.45%
$500 to $999:	835	37.73%
$1,000 to $1,499:	831	37.55%
$1,500 to $1,999:	363	16.40%
$2,000 to $2,499:	40	1.81%
$2,500 to $2,999:	31	1.40%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	81	3.66%
Total:	2,213	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$748	$757	$813	$821	$842	$849	$871	$885	$914	$842	$994	$1,096	$1,113

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	1,829	33.56%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,408	25.83%
Renter Occupied:	2,213	40.61%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	5,450	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	5,450	84.96%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	965	15.04%
Total Housing Units:	6,415	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	4,566	71.18%
Multi-Family Units:	1,754	27.34%
Other Units:	95	1.48%
Total Housing Units:	6,415	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 36.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly above the state rate (26.60%). High school or higher is 88.30%, which is on par with the state rate (86.90%). The uninsured rate is 8.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 12.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 0.40 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 4.20 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (39.17%). College enrollment is 24.64%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	379	4.58%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	587	7.09%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	1,990	24.03%
Some college, no degree:	1,884	22.75%
Associate's degree:	454	5.48%
Bachelor's degree:	1,841	22.23%
Graduate or professional degree:	1,148	13.86%
Total:	8,283	100%
High school or higher:	7,317	88.34%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	2,989	36.09%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	6,629	55.72%
Public Insurance:	4,393	36.92%
No Insurance:	876	7.36%
Total:	11,898	100%
Has Health Insurance:	11,022	92.64%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	13.1%	11.0%	10.9%	11.3%	13.1%	12.3%	12.9%	10.8%	8.5%	8.6%	8.9%	9.6%	12.7%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	213	11.51%
Kindergarten:	67	3.62%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	725	39.17%
High school (grades 9-12):	390	21.07%
College or graduate school:	456	24.64%
Total:	1,851	100%
Early Childhood:	280	15.13%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	1,182	63.86%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	New Orleans, Louisiana
City Alias:	Jefferson
Names to Avoid:	Shrewsbury
Parish:	Jefferson Parish
Timezone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	9:07:17 AM
Population:	11,523 [See All]
Area Codes:	504 / 985
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	29.9577, -90.1567
Land Area:	3.277 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/70121/zip-code-70121.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	6,105Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	616Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	9,134Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	4,779Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	912Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	423Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$300,677,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$1,211,871,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	14,920Source: CBP

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:	3.277 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.566 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

ZIP Code 70121 in New Orleans, LA

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 70121

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 70121

Sources & References