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Population and households in ZIP 70002
Household size in ZIP 70002
| Period | ZIP 70002 | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.39 | 2.65 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.30 | 2.59 | 2.64 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.37 | 2.60 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.26 | 2.55 | 2.59 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | −0.10 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
ZIP 70002 is a place of small households, averaging 2.26 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.39 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 226 Louisiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 19 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 70002
| Period | ZIP 70002 | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.7 | 37.8 | 36.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.8 | 37.9 | 37.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.7 | 39.3 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.5 | 40.1 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.8 | +2.3 | +2.2 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 70002 is 43.5 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 41.7 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the center, the 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 70002
| Period | ZIP 70002 | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 16.1% | 14.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 16.0% | 15.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.1% | 13.8% | 14.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.0% | 15.3% | 15.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | −0.8 pts | +0.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in ZIP 70002 as they are nationally: 11.0%, against 11.6%. Single parents are less common here than in the wider New Orleans area (15.3%). The single-parent share has risen 2.3 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 70002
Renters in ZIP 70002
| Period | ZIP 70002 | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.6% | 38.4% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 48.2% | 41.4% | 33.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 48.7% | 41.5% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 49.5% | 39.4% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.9 pts | +1.0 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in ZIP 70002 than nationally: 49.5% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 53.2% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the northwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 7.9 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 70002
| Period | ZIP 70002 | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.4% | 19.1% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 14.8% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 13.4% | 15.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.8% | 13.6% | 14.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −8.6 pts | −5.6 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 70002 is close to the national rate: 8.8% 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 8.6 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 70002
| Period | ZIP 70002 | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1973 | 1968 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1969 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1974 | 1969 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1974 | 1972 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +4 | +7 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 70002 run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1974 against 1980. The newest homes are mostly in the center, the oldest in the southeast. ZIP 70002 has older homes than at least four in five Louisiana ZIP codes.
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 70002
| Period | ZIP 70002 | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,051 | $945 | $755 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $940 | $973 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $949 | $1,062 | $920 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,429 | $1,334 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$378 | +$389 | +$366 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 70002 runs $1,429 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Still, rents here are higher than in the New Orleans area as a whole ($1,334). Rent has climbed $378 a month since 2006–10, up 36%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 29.0% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 70002
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 70002
| Period | ZIP 70002 | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.6% | 25.0% | 22.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 34.9% | 25.8% | 22.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 43.4% | 29.1% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 47.1% | 33.0% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.5 pts | +8.0 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 70002 is highly educated: nearly half of adults 25 and older (47.1%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 11.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 226 Louisiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 18 have a higher share of college graduates.
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 70002
| Period | ZIP 70002 | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.4% | 82.5% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.7% | 83.8% | 83.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.3% | 85.8% | 85.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.6% | 87.2% | 87.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +4.7 pts | +5.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 70002 is a bit above the national rate: 91.6% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 4.3 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 70002
| Period | ZIP 70002 | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 9.3% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 9.8% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.3% | 6.9% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 7.1% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 70002 runs below the national rate: 4.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 0.7 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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 70002 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 70002 | 2.26 | 43.5 | 11.0% | 49.5% | 8.8% | 1974 | $1,429 | 47.1% | 91.6% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 70001 | 2.21 | 42.0 | 9.0% | 48.5% | 8.3% | 1974 | $1,356 | 38.6% | 92.4% | 5.6% |
| 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 70124 | 2.67 | 40.9 | 7.2% | 22.3% | 8.5% | 1977 | $1,897 | 71.8% | 98.7% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 70121 | 1.91 | 44.0 | 12.6% | 40.9% | 16.5% | 1959 | $1,158 | 36.6% | 88.8% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 70123 | 2.16 | 44.1 | 5.8% | 45.1% | 7.9% | 1976 | $1,272 | 45.3% | 94.8% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 70118 | 2.58 | 34.8 | 8.5% | 50.4% | 19.1% | 1943 | $1,607 | 63.7% | 94.1% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 70119 | 2.07 | 39.1 | 13.5% | 62.2% | 17.0% | 1951 | $1,358 | 46.8% | 89.0% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 70062 | 2.91 | 36.2 | 18.4% | 44.4% | 7.7% | 1971 | $1,368 | 15.7% | 78.0% | 10.5% |
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 70002. 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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