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Population and households in ZIP 70005
Household size in ZIP 70005
| Period | ZIP 70005 | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.32 | 2.65 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.26 | 2.59 | 2.64 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.23 | 2.60 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.18 | 2.55 | 2.59 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.14 | −0.10 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
ZIP 70005 is a place of small households, averaging 2.18 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.32, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only eight of the 226 Louisiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 70005
| Period | ZIP 70005 | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.7 | 37.8 | 36.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.6 | 37.9 | 37.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.6 | 39.3 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.4 | 40.1 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.7 | +2.3 | +2.2 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 46.4, ZIP 70005 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 44.7, in line with the national trend. Only eight of the 226 Louisiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people are older.
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 70005
| Period | ZIP 70005 | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 16.1% | 14.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 16.0% | 15.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 13.8% | 14.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 15.3% | 15.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −0.8 pts | +0.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 70005: 7.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.6 points, mirroring the country. Only nine of the 226 Louisiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 70005
Renters in ZIP 70005
| Period | ZIP 70005 | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.4% | 38.4% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 37.8% | 41.4% | 33.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.9% | 41.5% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 35.0% | 39.4% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Just over a third of households in ZIP 70005 rent their homes (35.0%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Renters make up a smaller share here than in the New Orleans area as a whole (39.4%). Nearly half of owners (47.6%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the northeast and least common in the northwest.
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 70005
| Period | ZIP 70005 | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.2% | 19.1% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 14.8% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 13.4% | 15.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 13.6% | 14.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.7 pts | −5.6 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 70005 than nationally: 7.5%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy has fallen 5.7 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 226 Louisiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 18 have a lower vacancy rate.
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 70005
| Period | ZIP 70005 | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1964 | 1968 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1966 | 1969 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1967 | 1969 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1972 | 1972 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +4 | +7 | +6 |
Housing in ZIP 70005 leans older: the median home dates to 1972, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1964 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the northwest 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 70005
| Period | ZIP 70005 | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $917 | $945 | $755 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,066 | $973 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,115 | $1,062 | $920 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,367 | $1,334 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$450 | +$389 | +$366 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 70005 costs $1,367 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $450 a month from 2006–10, a 49% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 24.2% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the south and lowest in the northeast.
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 70005
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 70005
| Period | ZIP 70005 | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.3% | 25.0% | 22.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 40.6% | 25.8% | 22.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 49.0% | 29.1% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 53.6% | 33.0% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.3 pts | +8.0 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 70005: 53.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 10.3 points, as it has nationally. Of the 226 Louisiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only eight 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 70005
| Period | ZIP 70005 | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.1% | 82.5% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.9% | 83.8% | 83.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.9% | 85.8% | 85.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.2% | 87.2% | 87.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +4.7 pts | +5.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 70005 is above the national rate: 93.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 2.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. ZIP 70005 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 70005
| Period | ZIP 70005 | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.2% | 9.3% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 9.8% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 6.9% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 7.1% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 70005 runs below the national rate: 3.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 70005 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 70005 | 2.18 | 46.4 | 7.3% | 35.0% | 7.5% | 1972 | $1,367 | 53.6% | 93.2% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 70124 | 2.67 | 40.9 | 7.2% | 22.3% | 8.5% | 1977 | $1,897 | 71.8% | 98.7% | 3.1% |
| 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 70121 | 1.91 | 44.0 | 12.6% | 40.9% | 16.5% | 1959 | $1,158 | 36.6% | 88.8% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 70119 | 2.07 | 39.1 | 13.5% | 62.2% | 17.0% | 1951 | $1,358 | 46.8% | 89.0% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 70006 | 2.64 | 40.5 | 13.6% | 36.6% | 8.0% | 1977 | $1,370 | 38.5% | 90.1% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 70118 | 2.58 | 34.8 | 8.5% | 50.4% | 19.1% | 1943 | $1,607 | 63.7% | 94.1% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 70125 | 2.51 | 37.6 | 19.4% | 53.9% | 19.8% | 1959 | $1,359 | 48.2% | 89.5% | 10.0% |
| ZIP 70122 | 2.29 | 40.7 | 14.5% | 40.2% | 14.9% | 1967 | $1,221 | 40.5% | 90.4% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 70112 | 1.59 | 47.2 | 14.5% | 89.8% | 33.6% | 1968 | $1,272 | 36.0% | 87.9% | 17.9% |
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 70005. 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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