Zip code 70129: New Orleans, Louisiana

Q: What city is zip code 70129?

70129 is assigned to New Orleans, Louisiana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 70129 in?

70129 is in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.

Q: What is the population of 70129?

About 9,769 people live in 70129, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 70129?

The median household income in 70129 is $55,972.

Q: What zip codes are near 70129?

The closest zip codes to 70129 are 70128, 70127, 70044, 70075, 70461.

Residential delivery areaOrleans ParishCentral Time

Population

9,769

Median household income

$56K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$174K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,091/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

42.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

91 sq mi

107 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 70129

70129 is a small-town zip code in New Orleans, Louisiana (Orleans Parish), covering 91 sq mi of land. About 9,769 people live here, or 107 per square mile. The median resident is 42.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $55,972 a year, 31% below the national median of $80,734. 27.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $174,400, or 3.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 70% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,091 a month.

19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 28.2 minutes each way, and 7% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; office and administrative support; and sales. 35% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often an Asian or Pacific Island language.

How 70129 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate27.4%
94th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · LA 18.9%105th of 493 in LA
Housing vacancy19.1%
92nd
U.S. 10.1% · LA 14.4%200th of 493 in LA
Healthcare workers13.9%
92nd
U.S. 9.7% · LA 11%112th of 500 in LA
Rent-burdened renters62.8%
89th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · LA 54.8%140th of 458 in LA
Income inequality (Gini)0.498
88th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · LA 0.495111th of 492 in LA
Foreign-born residents28.5%
85th
U.S. 14.1% · LA 4.9%2nd of 501 in LA
Residents under 1826.8%
85th
U.S. 22% · LA 23.5%105th of 501 in LA
Residents 65 and older21.7%
82nd
U.S. 17.2% · LA 16.7%118th of 501 in LA
Diversity index63.7
80th
U.S. 61.4 · LA 58.932nd of 501 in LA
Uninsured rate11%
76th
U.S. 8.4% · LA 7.8%90th of 501 in LA
Median age42.3
73rd
U.S. 38.9 · LA 38158th of 501 in LA
Unemployment rate6%
68th
U.S. 5.2% · LA 6.3%226th of 500 in LA
Average commute28.2 min
64th
U.S. 26.4 min · LA 25.7 min222nd of 471 in LA
Tech workers3.7%
64th
U.S. 3.8% · LA 1.9%40th of 500 in LA
Self-employed workers9.7%
55th
U.S. 10% · LA 10.6%253rd of 500 in LA
Homeownership rate69.8%
53rd
U.S. 65.2% · LA 67.4%332nd of 492 in LA
Veterans5.7%
48th
U.S. 6.2% · LA 6.1%252nd of 501 in LA
Government workers13%
44th
U.S. 14.5% · LA 16%345th of 500 in LA
Median gross rent$1,091
28th
U.S. $1,413 · LA $1,064109th of 391 in LA
Bachelor's degree or higher19%
18th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · LA 27%196th of 500 in LA
Median home value$174,400
16th
U.S. $332,700 · LA $216,500194th of 450 in LA
Work from home6.9%
16th
U.S. 15.1% · LA 8.1%175th of 500 in LA
Population9,769
15th
U.S. 334,922,499 · LA 4,611,961151st of 501 in LA
Median household income$55,972
15th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · LA $60,756237th of 459 in LA
Population density107/sq mi
14th
U.S. 95/sq mi · LA 107/sq mi219th of 501 in LA
Median earnings per worker$36,746
13th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · LA $43,701324th of 492 in LA
Per capita income$26,262
11th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · LA $35,038336th of 501 in LA
Broadband access82.5%
7th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · LA 86.6%288th of 492 in LA

Measure	70129	Orleans	LA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in LA
Poverty rateWeakness	27.4%	22.6%	18.9%	12.5%	94th	105th of 493
Housing vacancy	19.1%	20.3%	14.4%	10.1%	92nd	200th of 493
Healthcare workers	13.9%	10.3%	11%	9.7%	92nd	112th of 500
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	62.8%	59.8%	54.8%	51.1%	89th	140th of 458
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.498	0.553	0.495	0.483	88th	111th of 492
Foreign-born residents	28.5%	6.6%	4.9%	14.1%	85th	2nd of 501
Residents under 18	26.8%	19.7%	23.5%	22%	85th	105th of 501
Residents 65 and older	21.7%	17.2%	16.7%	17.2%	82nd	118th of 501
Diversity index	63.7	61	58.9	61.4	80th	32nd of 501
Uninsured rate	11%	8.1%	7.8%	8.4%	76th	90th of 501
Median age	42.3	38.8	38	38.9	73rd	158th of 501
Unemployment rate	6%	7.5%	6.3%	5.2%	68th	226th of 500
Average commute	28.2 min	22.6 min	25.7 min	26.4 min	64th	222nd of 471
Tech workers	3.7%	2.7%	1.9%	3.8%	64th	40th of 500
Self-employed workers	9.7%	11.6%	10.6%	10%	55th	253rd of 500
Homeownership rate	69.8%	51.2%	67.4%	65.2%	53rd	332nd of 492
Veterans	5.7%	4.7%	6.1%	6.2%	48th	252nd of 501
Government workers	13%	14.9%	16%	14.5%	44th	345th of 500
Median gross rent	$1,091	$1,251	$1,064	$1,413	28th	109th of 391
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	19%	42.4%	27%	35.7%	18th	196th of 500
Median home value	$174,400	$315,700	$216,500	$332,700	16th	194th of 450
Work from home	6.9%	14.9%	8.1%	15.1%	16th	175th of 500
Population	9,769	371,853	4,611,961	334,922,499	15th	151st of 501
Median household incomeWeakness	$55,972	$56,631	$60,756	$80,734	15th	237th of 459
Population density	107/sq mi	2,194/sq mi	107/sq mi	95/sq mi	14th	219th of 501
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$36,746	$45,542	$43,701	$49,666	13th	324th of 492
Per capita incomeWeakness	$26,262	$40,662	$35,038	$44,673	11th	336th of 501
Broadband accessWeakness	82.5%	86.5%	86.6%	91%	7th	288th 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

11%

Under 5

15%

5–17

18–24

10%

25–34

11%

35–44

13%

45–54

13%

55–64

15%

65–74

75+

Median age

42.3

Under 18

26.8%

65 and over

21.7%

Race and ethnicity

White8%
Black51%
Hispanic7%
Asian30%
Native American0.2%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.2%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

63.7

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

28.5%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

64.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

66%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

25%

Other

0.3%

Households

Households: 3,076
Average household size: 3.2
Family households: 72.3%
Married couples: 40.3%
Living alone: 25.5%
Veterans (of adults): 5.7%
Male / female: 42% / 58%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

29%

$25–50k

15%

$50–75k

20%

$75–100k

16%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

11%

Median household income

70129

$55,972

Orleans

$56,631

Louisiana

$60,756

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$26,262

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

27.4%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

12.8%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.498

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

70129

$174,400

Orleans

$315,700

Louisiana

$216,500

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

70129

$1,091

Orleans

$1,251

Louisiana

$1,064

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

72%

2–4 units

5–19 units

14%

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

0.2%

Housing units: 3,801
Owner-occupied: 69.8%
Vacant: 19.1%
Median year built: 1982
Median rooms: 5.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 62.8%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 31.2%
Home value to income: 3.1× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

67%

Carpooled

19%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.2%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

24%

20–29

17%

30–44

33%

45–59

10%

60+

Average commute

28.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

55%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

14%

Office and admin

13%

Sales

10%

Construction and repair

Food service

Transportation and moving

Management

Business and finance

Production

Cleaning and personal care

Computer and math

Education

Farming, fishing and forestry

Legal and social services

Engineering and science

Police and fire

0.6%

Arts, media and sports

0.1%

Industries

Retail

19%

Health care and social assistance

17%

Restaurants and hotels

10%

Education

Construction

Professional and technical services

Other services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Manufacturing

Admin, support and management

Public administration

Agriculture and mining

Arts and recreation

Wholesale

Information

Median earnings per worker

$36,746

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

9.7%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

13%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

12.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	70129	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$59,102	$74,888
Service	$21,399	$26,804
Sales and office	$28,595	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$57,976	$49,199
Production and transportation	$28,045	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

30%

High school

18%

Some college

25%

Associate's

Bachelor's

15%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 70.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 19%
Graduate or professional degree: 4.1%
Households with broadband: 82.5%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 65.1%
No internet access: 13.2%
Without health insurance: 11%
Limited-English households: 10%

Geography

City (USPS): New Orleans
State: Louisiana
County: Orleans Parish
Center point: 30.0809° N, 89.8134° W
Land area: 91 sq mi
Water area: 44 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 70129

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
70128	New Orleans, LA	8.6 mi	22,986	$56,431	$240,200
70127	New Orleans, LA	10 mi	23,107	$40,765	$204,700
70044	Chalmette, LA · PO box	11 mi	—	—	—
70075	Meraux, LA	12 mi	5,392	$73,067	$232,600
70461	Slidell, LA	12 mi	34,808	$89,003	$273,500
70043	Chalmette, LA	13 mi	22,638	$55,068	$214,700
70458	Slidell, LA	13 mi	39,034	$72,843	$237,700
70126	New Orleans, LA	13 mi	27,047	$41,709	$191,600
70092	Violet, LA	14 mi	6,936	$57,188	$166,600
70469	Slidell, LA · PO box	14 mi	—	—	—
70032	Arabi, LA	14 mi	4,625	$56,813	$225,500
70131	New Orleans, LA	15 mi	25,151	$62,389	$237,700

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Questions about 70129

What city is zip code 70129?

70129 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 70129 in?

70129 is in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.

What is the population of 70129?

About 9,769 people live in 70129, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 70129 in?

70129 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 70129?

The median household income in 70129 is $55,972.

What zip codes are near 70129?

The closest zip codes to 70129 are 70128, 70127, 70044, 70075, 70461.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 70129, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.