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Population and households in ZIP 70084
Household size in ZIP 70084
| Period | ZIP 70084 | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.98 | 2.65 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.91 | 2.59 | 2.64 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.51 | 2.60 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.52 | 2.55 | 2.59 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.46 | −0.10 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 70084 has 2.52 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 2.98 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the west.
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 70084
| Period | ZIP 70084 | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.7 | 37.8 | 36.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.4 | 37.9 | 37.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.0 | 39.3 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.9 | 40.1 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.2 | +2.3 | +2.2 | +2.3 |
ZIP 70084 skews a little older than the country: its median age is 41.9, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 35.7, mirroring the country.
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 70084
| Period | ZIP 70084 | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.6% | 16.1% | 14.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.0% | 16.0% | 15.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 18.9% | 13.8% | 14.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 19.4% | 15.3% | 15.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | −0.8 pts | +0.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 70084: 19.4% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 3.8 points, 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 70084
Renters in ZIP 70084
| Period | ZIP 70084 | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.5% | 38.4% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.1% | 41.4% | 33.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.2% | 41.5% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.8% | 39.4% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | −7.7 pts | +1.0 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 70084 is largely a place of homeowners: only 24.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 66.6% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 7.7 points, even as the national share rose.
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 70084
| Period | ZIP 70084 | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 19.1% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.5% | 14.8% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.7% | 13.4% | 15.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.5% | 13.6% | 14.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +13.4 pts | −5.6 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 25.5% of the housing in ZIP 70084, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has risen 13.4 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 70084
| Period | ZIP 70084 | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1972 | 1968 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1969 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1970 | 1969 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1975 | 1972 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +7 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 70084 run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1975 against 1980. The median year built has moved up from 1972 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the south.
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 70084
| Period | ZIP 70084 | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $758 | $945 | $755 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $970 | $973 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $577 | $1,062 | $920 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,096 | $1,334 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$338 | +$389 | +$366 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 70084 runs $1,096 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $338 a month from 2006–10, a 45% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 21.2% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest are 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 70084
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 70084
| Period | ZIP 70084 | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 25.0% | 22.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 25.8% | 22.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.2% | 29.1% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.0% | 33.0% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | +8.0 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 70084: 11.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has edged down 1.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Of the 226 Louisiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 12 have a lower 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 70084
| Period | ZIP 70084 | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.3% | 82.5% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 76.1% | 83.8% | 83.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.1% | 85.8% | 85.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 83.2% | 87.2% | 87.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +4.7 pts | +5.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in six adults in ZIP 70084 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 83.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 4.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 70084
| Period | ZIP 70084 | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.4% | 9.3% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.5% | 9.8% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.0% | 6.9% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.4% | 7.1% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 70084 runs well above the national rate: 16.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Of the 226 Louisiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only five have higher unemployment. Unemployment has risen 3.0 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 70084 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 70084 | 2.52 | 41.9 | 19.4% | 24.8% | 25.5% | 1975 | $1,096 | 11.0% | 83.2% | 16.4% |
| ZIP 70049 | 2.52 | 50.4 | 28.1% | 2.0% | 39.7% | 1985 | $730 | 43.2% | 96.7% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 70068 | 2.90 | 38.1 | 19.9% | 22.8% | 11.2% | 1988 | $1,604 | 19.7% | 87.6% | 9.4% |
| ZIP 70051 | 2.91 | 40.6 | 16.1% | 11.3% | 19.4% | 1976 | $1,078 | 9.4% | 69.4% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 70076 | 2.76 | 42.8 | 4.2% | 7.4% | 13.9% | 1976 | $1,078 | 10.1% | 82.1% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 70052 | 2.85 | 37.1 | 19.9% | 17.8% | 11.4% | 1988 | $1,211 | 15.1% | 81.4% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 70071 | 2.46 | 50.9 | 12.9% | 16.4% | 19.8% | 1972 | $1,712 | 18.7% | 88.5% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 70079 | 2.30 | 37.1 | 12.7% | 19.7% | 13.1% | 1961 | $1,100 | 17.1% | 87.3% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 70057 | 3.00 | 41.9 | 2.5% | 3.5% | 21.1% | 1987 | $1,210 | 19.0% | 91.2% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 70090 | 2.37 | 44.3 | 7.5% | 18.8% | 12.8% | 1987 | $869 | 25.4% | 87.6% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 70763 | 2.62 | 43.0 | 7.2% | 5.0% | 7.2% | 1995 | $1,007 | 21.9% | 91.9% | 2.0% |
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 70084. 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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