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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 70129 has 10,884 residents and 3,634 households (average 2.99 persons per household). The median age is 32.1 years, younger than the state (38.1) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.1% male and 51.9% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (46.8%, much higher than the state average of 31.4% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and Asian (27.8%, much higher than the state average of 1.9% and well above the national average of 6.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.1%, which is much higher than the state average (6.9%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (31.4%) and national averages (12.4%) and Asian share is much higher than both the state (1.9%) and national averages (6.0%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	10,884Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:	9,769Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:	12,235Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	119.7 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$55,972Source: Census ACS

Households:	3,634Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$174,400Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.99Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.68Source: 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	2024
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	8,314	8,806	9,603	9,934	10,457	10,251	10,531	10,360	10,178	9,892	10,696	10,314	10,219	9,769
Decennial Census	9,064	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	10,884	--	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

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

Median Age: 32.1

Male Median Age: 32

Female Median Age: 32.1

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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	460	477	488	407	319	321	318	305	305	286	291	285	291	288	162	117	57	54
Female	438	502	503	389	353	433	414	404	306	290	310	266	323	287	180	120	70	65
Total	898	979	991	796	672	754	732	709	611	576	601	551	614	575	342	237	127	119

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

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Population by Race

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White:	974	8.01%
Black:	5,092	41.86%
Hispanic:*	1,865	15.33%
Asian:	3,027	24.89%
American Indian:	71	0.58%
Hawaiian:	2	0.02%
Other:	1,132	9.31%
Total:	12,163	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:	5,231	48.06%	32.0 years
Females:	5,653	51.94%	32.1 years
Total:	10,884	100%	32.1 years

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

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	6,960	71.25%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	27	0.28%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	2,048	20.96%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	734	28.48%
Total Population:	9,769	100%
Total Native Population:	6,987	71.52%
Total Foreign-born Population:	2,782	28.48%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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 2024, the Median household income is $55,972, which is far less than the national median ($80,734), is up $24,836 (79.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $19,022. Family households earn a median of $71,003 versus $15,647 for nonfamily households (a difference of $55,356). By gender, male median income is $57,756 and female is $47,500, which is far less than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $10,256 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 55.1%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 6.0%, which is higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (34.9%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 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	2024
Median Household Income	$31,136	$30,685	$34,635	$33,810	$36,455	$37,897	$39,458	$35,386	$36,950	$39,715	$39,354	$51,500	$53,811	$55,972
Median Family Income	$31,684	$32,334	$37,457	$37,022	$40,564	$42,231	$44,415	$44,841	$50,039	$49,911	$54,817	$61,855	$64,345	$71,003
Median NonFamily Income	$18,750	$15,046	$19,453	$22,431	$25,328	$25,721	$25,863	$22,515	$20,833	$19,788	$18,974	$0	$24,035	$15,647
Median Male Income	$36,434	$37,597	$34,917	$36,923	$35,659	$36,289	$36,992	$41,201	$46,464	$55,437	$57,712	$60,705	$59,632	$57,756
Median Female Income	$31,530	$30,511	$31,923	$27,127	$27,917	$29,035	$30,208	$29,968	$30,438	$36,719	$41,120	$45,551	$41,622	$47,500

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	3,855	51.57%
Unemployed:	248	3.32%
Not In Labor Force:	3,373	45.12%
Total:	7,476	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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:	1,347	34.94%
Service:	701	18.18%
Sales and Office:	865	22.44%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	454	11.78%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	488	12.66%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	3,855	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2024, the median home value is $174,400, which is well under the national median ($332,700), is up $43,500 (33.23%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $29,300. The median gross rent is $1,091, which is far less than the national median ($1,413), is up $344 (46.05%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $136. Of occupied housing, owners make up 69.80% (33.54% with a mortgage, 66.46% free-and-clear) and renters 30.20% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 19.07%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (10.12%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 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 2020-2024 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	2024
Median Home Value	$130,900	$135,000	$134,600	$137,600	$140,400	$143,100	$145,800	$152,000	$145,100	$144,700	$152,600	$169,500	$170,800	$174,400

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	247	26.59%
$500 to $999:	162	17.44%
$1,000 to $1,499:	257	27.66%
$1,500 to $1,999:	33	3.55%
$2,000 to $2,499:	177	19.05%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	21	2.26%
No Rent:	32	3.44%
Total:	929	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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	2024
Median Rent	$747	$734	$732	$692	$695	$716	$770	$846	$955	$1,044	$1,061	$1,074	$890	$1,091

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	720	23.41%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,427	46.39%
Renter Occupied:	929	30.20%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	3,076	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	3,076	80.93%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	725	19.07%
Total Housing Units:	3,801	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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:	2,722	71.61%
Multi-Family Units:	884	23.26%
Other Units:	195	5.13%
Total Housing Units:	3,801	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2024, 19.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 70.40%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 11.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 38.80%, which is falls below the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 59.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 17.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.80%), down 12.30 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 elementary (35.44%). College enrollment is 25.97%, 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 2011-2024 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:	1,251	18.82%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	720	10.83%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	1,221	18.37%
Some college, no degree:	1,693	25.47%
Associate's degree:	497	7.48%
Bachelor's degree:	991	14.91%
Graduate or professional degree:	275	4.14%
Total:	6,648	100%
High school or higher:	4,677	70.35%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	1,266	19.04%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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:	3,786	35.64%
Public Insurance:	5,763	54.25%
No Insurance:	1,074	10.11%
Total:	10,623	100%
Has Health Insurance:	9,549	89.89%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
% of People in Poverty	32.5%	34.2%	27.1%	29.1%	28.0%	24.5%	23.0%	26.6%	23.5%	21.1%	24.2%	21.0%	20.2%	17.6%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 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:	124	5.43%
Kindergarten:	140	6.13%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	809	35.44%
High school (grades 9-12):	617	27.03%
College or graduate school:	593	25.97%
Total:	2,283	100%
Early Childhood:	264	11.56%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	1,566	68.59%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	New Orleans, Louisiana
Parish:	Orleans Parish
Timezone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	8:56:37 AM
Population:	10,884 [See All]
Area Code:	504
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	30.0897, -89.8119
Land Area:	90.92 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/70129/zip-code-70129.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	4,092Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	294Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	4,531Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	2,968Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	248Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	154Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$52,548,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$209,370,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	2,830Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	New Orleans-Metairie, LASource: Census
CBSA Number:	35380Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	1,167,764Source: Census
MSA:	New Orleans, LA MSASource: Census
Land Area:	90.92 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	43.842 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 70129 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 (2011-2024)

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 70129

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 70129

Sources & References