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Population and households in ZIP 70056
Household size in ZIP 70056
| Period | ZIP 70056 | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.88 | 2.65 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.87 | 2.59 | 2.64 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.88 | 2.60 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.87 | 2.55 | 2.59 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | −0.10 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
The typical household in ZIP 70056 holds 2.87 people, more than the U.S. average of 2.65. ZIP 70056 has larger households than at least four in five Louisiana ZIP codes.
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 70056
| Period | ZIP 70056 | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.6 | 37.8 | 36.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.9 | 37.9 | 37.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.3 | 39.3 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.5 | 40.1 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.9 | +2.3 | +2.2 | +2.3 |
ZIP 70056 is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 37.5, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 35.6, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the northwest and oldest in the northeast.
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 70056
| Period | ZIP 70056 | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.1% | 16.1% | 14.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.6% | 16.0% | 15.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.2% | 13.8% | 14.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 19.6% | 15.3% | 15.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | −0.8 pts | +0.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in five households in ZIP 70056 (19.6%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 2.5 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 70056
Renters in ZIP 70056
| Period | ZIP 70056 | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.0% | 38.4% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 42.6% | 41.4% | 33.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 42.6% | 41.5% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 42.9% | 39.4% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +1.0 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in ZIP 70056 than nationally: 42.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among owners, 41.5% have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the northwest and least common in the southeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 1.9 points, 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 70056
| Period | ZIP 70056 | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.8% | 19.1% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 14.8% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.9% | 13.4% | 15.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 13.6% | 14.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.4 pts | −5.6 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 70056 than nationally: 7.4%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy is down 6.4 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 17 of the 226 Louisiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 70056
| Period | ZIP 70056 | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1975 | 1968 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1976 | 1969 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1977 | 1969 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1979 | 1972 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +7 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 70056 are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1979, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in the New Orleans area overall, where the median home dates to 1972. The median year built has moved up from 1975 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the north.
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 70056
| Period | ZIP 70056 | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $979 | $945 | $755 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,030 | $973 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,060 | $1,062 | $920 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,413 | $1,334 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$435 | +$389 | +$366 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 70056 costs $1,413 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are higher than in the New Orleans area as a whole ($1,334). Rent has climbed $435 a month since 2006–10, up 44%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 35.2% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 70056
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 70056
| Period | ZIP 70056 | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.4% | 25.0% | 22.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.2% | 25.8% | 22.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.3% | 29.1% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.1% | 33.0% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +8.0 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 70056: 24.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 3.7 points, mirroring the country.
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 70056
| Period | ZIP 70056 | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.6% | 82.5% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.5% | 83.8% | 83.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.9% | 85.8% | 85.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 83.7% | 87.2% | 87.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +4.7 pts | +5.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in six adults in ZIP 70056 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 83.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 1.1 points, a smaller shift than 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 70056
| Period | ZIP 70056 | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 9.3% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 9.8% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 6.9% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.7% | 7.1% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 70056: 9.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has risen 3.2 points, even as the national rate fell. 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 70056 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 70056 | 2.87 | 37.5 | 19.6% | 42.9% | 7.4% | 1979 | $1,413 | 24.1% | 83.7% | 9.7% |
| ZIP 70053 | 2.19 | 38.6 | 16.8% | 55.4% | 10.0% | 1963 | $1,090 | 22.1% | 73.8% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 70058 | 2.73 | 39.9 | 21.2% | 35.8% | 8.5% | 1979 | $1,305 | 19.4% | 82.4% | 7.9% |
| ZIP 70131 | 2.54 | 40.9 | 14.8% | 34.9% | 13.5% | 1975 | $1,540 | 37.1% | 91.1% | 9.7% |
| ZIP 70114 | 2.50 | 40.1 | 22.2% | 59.3% | 21.7% | 1966 | $1,259 | 25.8% | 85.3% | 7.8% |
| ZIP 70130 | 1.76 | 41.1 | 9.6% | 62.1% | 30.4% | 1956 | $1,467 | 62.8% | 94.3% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 70037 | 2.83 | 38.3 | 10.0% | 28.7% | 14.1% | 1991 | $1,385 | 26.4% | 91.4% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 70113 | 2.30 | 41.6 | 12.8% | 75.6% | 31.0% | 1960 | $1,050 | 33.1% | 79.9% | 6.7% |
| ZIP 70115 | 2.27 | 40.6 | 10.6% | 46.4% | 22.3% | 1946 | $1,563 | 61.5% | 95.1% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 70032 | 2.76 | 38.8 | 23.9% | 31.5% | 13.1% | 1969 | $1,142 | 25.3% | 82.6% | 10.4% |
| ZIP 70072 | 2.77 | 40.5 | 16.8% | 24.3% | 9.8% | 1979 | $1,221 | 17.5% | 79.1% | 8.2% |
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 70056. 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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