Zip code 70119: New Orleans, Louisiana
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 70119
70119 is an urban zip code in New Orleans, Louisiana (Orleans Parish), covering 4.5 sq mi of land. About 37,253 people live here, or 8,246 per square mile. The median resident is 38.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $53,143 a year, 34% below the national median of $80,734. 24% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $371,000, or 7.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 37% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,354 a month.
47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 20.1 minutes each way, and 16% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management, healthcare and education.
How 70119 compares
- 93rdWeaknessU.S. 0.483 · LA 0.49568th of 492 in LA
- Poverty rate24%91stWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · LA 18.9%152nd of 493 in LA
- Population density8,246/sq mi90thU.S. 95/sq mi · LA 107/sq mi6th of 501 in LA
- Housing vacancy17.2%90thU.S. 10.1% · LA 14.4%231st of 493 in LA
- 84thWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · LA 54.8%164th of 458 in LA
- Diversity index63.981stU.S. 61.4 · LA 58.930th of 501 in LA
- 79thU.S. 10% · LA 10.6%152nd of 500 in LA
- 76thU.S. 35.7% · LA 27%27th of 500 in LA
- Uninsured rate11.1%76thU.S. 8.4% · LA 7.8%85th of 501 in LA
- Healthcare workers11.4%75thU.S. 9.7% · LA 11%183rd of 500 in LA
- Population37,25363rdU.S. 334,922,499 · LA 4,611,96121st of 501 in LA
- Work from home15.5%63rdU.S. 15.1% · LA 8.1%41st of 500 in LA
- Tech workers3.3%58thU.S. 3.8% · LA 1.9%49th of 500 in LA
- Median home value$371,00057thU.S. $332,700 · LA $216,50016th of 450 in LA
- Government workers14.5%56thU.S. 14.5% · LA 16%291st of 500 in LA
- 54thU.S. 5.2% · LA 6.3%264th of 500 in LA
- Median earnings per worker$48,99753rdU.S. $49,666 · LA $43,701126th of 492 in LA
- Per capita income$39,25347thU.S. $44,673 · LA $35,03892nd of 501 in LA
- Median gross rent$1,35447thU.S. $1,413 · LA $1,06431st of 391 in LA
- Median age38.345thU.S. 38.9 · LA 38288th of 501 in LA
- 44thU.S. 17.2% · LA 16.7%314th of 501 in LA
- 30thU.S. 14.1% · LA 4.9%97th of 501 in LA
- Veterans3%15thU.S. 6.2% · LA 6.1%422nd of 501 in LA
- Broadband access85.5%14thWeaknessU.S. 91% · LA 86.6%222nd of 492 in LA
- Average commute20.1 min13thStrengthU.S. 26.4 min · LA 25.7 min408th of 471 in LA
- Median household income$53,14312thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · LA $60,756252nd of 459 in LA
- Residents under 1815.4%9thU.S. 22% · LA 23.5%421st of 501 in LA
- Homeownership rate37.2%8thWeaknessU.S. 65.2% · LA 67.4%473rd of 492 in LA
| Measure | 70119 | Orleans | LA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income inequality (Gini)Weakness | 0.519 | 0.553 | 0.495 | 0.483 | 68th of 492 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 24% | 22.6% | 18.9% | 12.5% | 152nd of 493 | |
| Population density | 8,246/sq mi | 2,194/sq mi | 107/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 6th of 501 | |
| Housing vacancy | 17.2% | 20.3% | 14.4% | 10.1% | 231st of 493 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 60.6% | 59.8% | 54.8% | 51.1% | 164th of 458 | |
| Diversity index | 63.9 | 61 | 58.9 | 61.4 | 30th of 501 | |
| Self-employed workers | 12.3% | 11.6% | 10.6% | 10% | 152nd of 500 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 47.2% | 42.4% | 27% | 35.7% | 27th of 500 | |
| Uninsured rate | 11.1% | 8.1% | 7.8% | 8.4% | 85th of 501 | |
| Healthcare workers | 11.4% | 10.3% | 11% | 9.7% | 183rd of 500 | |
| Population | 37,253 | 371,853 | 4,611,961 | 334,922,499 | 21st of 501 | |
| Work from home | 15.5% | 14.9% | 8.1% | 15.1% | 41st of 500 | |
| Tech workers | 3.3% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 3.8% | 49th of 500 | |
| Median home value | $371,000 | $315,700 | $216,500 | $332,700 | 16th of 450 | |
| Government workers | 14.5% | 14.9% | 16% | 14.5% | 291st of 500 | |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1% | 7.5% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 264th of 500 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $48,997 | $45,542 | $43,701 | $49,666 | 126th of 492 | |
| Per capita income | $39,253 | $40,662 | $35,038 | $44,673 | 92nd of 501 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,354 | $1,251 | $1,064 | $1,413 | 31st of 391 | |
| Median age | 38.3 | 38.8 | 38 | 38.9 | 288th of 501 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 15.8% | 17.2% | 16.7% | 17.2% | 314th of 501 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 5.2% | 6.6% | 4.9% | 14.1% | 97th of 501 | |
| Veterans | 3% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 6.2% | 422nd of 501 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 85.5% | 86.5% | 86.6% | 91% | 222nd of 492 | |
| Average commuteStrength | 20.1 min | 22.6 min | 25.7 min | 26.4 min | 408th of 471 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $53,143 | $56,631 | $60,756 | $80,734 | 252nd of 459 | |
| Residents under 18 | 15.4% | 19.7% | 23.5% | 22% | 421st of 501 | |
| Homeownership rateWeakness | 37.2% | 51.2% | 67.4% | 65.2% | 473rd of 492 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White37%
- Black47%
- Hispanic8%
- Asian1.0%
- Native American0.4%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other1%
- Multiracial6%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 18,142
- Average household size
- 1.9
- Family households
- 34%
- Married couples
- 19.7%
- Living alone
- 53.6%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 3%
- Male / female
- 49% / 51%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 21,908
- Owner-occupied
- 37.2%
- Vacant
- 17.2%
- Median year built
- 1944
- Median rooms
- 4.6
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 60.6%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 32%
- Home value to income
- 7.0× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 70119 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $63,345 | $74,888 |
| Service | $22,164 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $36,497 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $56,170 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $40,611 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 89.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47.2%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 21.1%
- Households with broadband
- 85.5%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 72.4%
- No internet access
- 11.9%
- Without health insurance
- 11.1%
- Limited-English households
- 2.6%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- New Orleans
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Orleans Parish
- Center point
- 29.9758° N, 90.0878° W
- Land area
- 4.5 sq mi
- Water area
- under 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- New Orleans100% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 70119
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70112 | New Orleans, LA | 1.5 mi | $19,395 |
| 70116 | New Orleans, LA | 1.5 mi | $52,306 |
| 70141 | New Orleans, LA · PO box | 1.6 mi | — |
| 70183 | New Orleans, LA · PO box | 1.6 mi | — |
| 70142 | New Orleans, LA · PO box | 1.6 mi | — |
| 70143 | New Orleans, LA · PO box | 1.6 mi | — |
| 70145 | New Orleans, LA · PO box | 1.6 mi | — |
| 70146 | New Orleans, LA · PO box | 1.6 mi | — |
| 70150 | New Orleans, LA · PO box | 1.6 mi | — |
| 70151 | New Orleans, LA · PO box | 1.6 mi | — |
| 70152 | New Orleans, LA · PO box | 1.6 mi | — |
| 70153 | New Orleans, LA · PO box | 1.6 mi | — |
Zip codes like 70119 elsewhere
Questions about 70119
What city is zip code 70119?
70119 is assigned to New Orleans, Louisiana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 70119 in?
70119 is in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of 70119?
About 37,253 people live in 70119, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 70119 in?
70119 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 70119?
The median household income in 70119 is $53,143.
What zip codes are near 70119?
The closest zip codes to 70119 are 70112, 70116, 70141, 70183, 70142.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 70119, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.