Population 38,185 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in ZIP 70001
Household size in ZIP 70001
| Period | ZIP 70001 | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.26 | 2.65 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.30 | 2.59 | 2.64 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.28 | 2.60 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.21 | 2.55 | 2.59 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.05 | −0.10 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 70001 are small: just 2.21 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.26, in line with the national trend. Of the 226 Louisiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 12 have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 70001
| Period | ZIP 70001 | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.8 | 37.8 | 36.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.1 | 37.9 | 37.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.4 | 39.3 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.0 | 40.1 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.2 | +2.3 | +2.2 | +2.3 |
ZIP 70001 skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.0, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.8, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the north and oldest in the west.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 70001
| Period | ZIP 70001 | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.6% | 16.1% | 14.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.6% | 16.0% | 15.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.7% | 13.8% | 14.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.0% | 15.3% | 15.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −0.8 pts | +0.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in ZIP 70001 than nationally: 9.0%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 1.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. ZIP 70001 has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Louisiana ZIP codes.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 70001
Renters in ZIP 70001
| Period | ZIP 70001 | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.0% | 38.4% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 49.9% | 41.4% | 33.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 48.9% | 41.5% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 48.5% | 39.4% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +1.0 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in ZIP 70001 than nationally: 48.5% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among owners, 46.4% have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the north and least common in the southeast. The renter share is up 0.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 70001
| Period | ZIP 70001 | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.2% | 19.1% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 14.8% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 13.4% | 15.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.3% | 13.6% | 14.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −5.6 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 70001 is close to the national rate: 8.3% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is lower than in the New Orleans area overall (13.6%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.9 points, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 70001
| Period | ZIP 70001 | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1969 | 1968 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1969 | 1969 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1970 | 1969 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1974 | 1972 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +7 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 70001 run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1974 against 1980. The median year built has moved up from 1969 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the south has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 70001
| Period | ZIP 70001 | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $942 | $945 | $755 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $966 | $973 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $996 | $1,062 | $920 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,356 | $1,334 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$414 | +$389 | +$366 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 70001 costs $1,356 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $414 a month from 2006–10, a 44% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 33.1% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northwest; the highest are in the southeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 70001
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 70001
| Period | ZIP 70001 | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.1% | 25.0% | 22.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 31.0% | 25.8% | 22.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.5% | 29.1% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 38.6% | 33.0% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.5 pts | +8.0 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Nearly four in ten adults 25 and older in ZIP 70001 (38.6%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is higher than in the wider New Orleans area (33.0%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 8.5 points, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 70001
| Period | ZIP 70001 | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.0% | 82.5% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.8% | 83.8% | 83.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.0% | 85.8% | 85.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.4% | 87.2% | 87.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | +4.7 pts | +5.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 70001 is a bit above the national rate: 92.4% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.4 points, in line with the national trend. ZIP 70001 has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Louisiana ZIP codes.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 70001
| Period | ZIP 70001 | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.5% | 9.3% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 9.8% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.4% | 6.9% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 7.1% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 70001 is close to the national rate: 5.6% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the wider New Orleans area (7.1%). Unemployment has edged up 1.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 70001 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 70001 | 2.21 | 42.0 | 9.0% | 48.5% | 8.3% | 1974 | $1,356 | 38.6% | 92.4% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 70002 | 2.26 | 43.5 | 11.0% | 49.5% | 8.8% | 1974 | $1,429 | 47.1% | 91.6% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 70121 | 1.91 | 44.0 | 12.6% | 40.9% | 16.5% | 1959 | $1,158 | 36.6% | 88.8% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 70006 | 2.64 | 40.5 | 13.6% | 36.6% | 8.0% | 1977 | $1,370 | 38.5% | 90.1% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 70005 | 2.18 | 46.4 | 7.3% | 35.0% | 7.5% | 1972 | $1,367 | 53.6% | 93.2% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 70003 | 2.53 | 42.7 | 9.4% | 23.0% | 7.7% | 1969 | $1,483 | 33.1% | 87.7% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 70123 | 2.16 | 44.1 | 5.8% | 45.1% | 7.9% | 1976 | $1,272 | 45.3% | 94.8% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 70124 | 2.67 | 40.9 | 7.2% | 22.3% | 8.5% | 1977 | $1,897 | 71.8% | 98.7% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 70118 | 2.58 | 34.8 | 8.5% | 50.4% | 19.1% | 1943 | $1,607 | 63.7% | 94.1% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 70062 | 2.91 | 36.2 | 18.4% | 44.4% | 7.7% | 1971 | $1,368 | 15.7% | 78.0% | 10.5% |
| ZIP 70125 | 2.51 | 37.6 | 19.4% | 53.9% | 19.8% | 1959 | $1,359 | 48.2% | 89.5% | 10.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 70001. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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