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Population and households in ZIP 70090
Household size in ZIP 70090
| Period | ZIP 70090 | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.02 | 2.65 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.74 | 2.59 | 2.64 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.76 | 2.60 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.37 | 2.55 | 2.59 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.65 | −0.10 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
ZIP 70090 is a place of small households, averaging 2.37 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 3.02 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 70090 has smaller 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 70090
| Period | ZIP 70090 | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.5 | 37.8 | 36.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.4 | 37.9 | 37.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.0 | 39.3 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.3 | 40.1 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.8 | +2.3 | +2.2 | +2.3 |
ZIP 70090 skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.3, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 40.5, mirroring the country. Of the 226 Louisiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 17 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 70090
| Period | ZIP 70090 | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.9% | 16.1% | 14.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.3% | 16.0% | 15.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 17.4% | 13.8% | 14.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 15.3% | 15.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −8.4 pts | −0.8 pts | +0.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.5% of households in ZIP 70090, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 8.4 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 11 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 70090
Renters in ZIP 70090
| Period | ZIP 70090 | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.3% | 38.4% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.2% | 41.4% | 33.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.6% | 41.5% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.8% | 39.4% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | +1.0 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 70090 is largely a place of homeowners: only 18.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 66.9% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 1.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 70090
| Period | ZIP 70090 | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.0% | 19.1% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 14.8% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.6% | 13.4% | 15.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.8% | 13.6% | 14.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −5.6 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs high in ZIP 70090: 12.8% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. The New Orleans area as a whole looks much the same.
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 70090
| Period | ZIP 70090 | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1975 | 1968 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1969 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1977 | 1969 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1972 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +4 | +7 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 70090 are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1987, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1975 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 70090
| Period | ZIP 70090 | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $695 | $945 | $755 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $673 | $973 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $719 | $1,062 | $920 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $869 | $1,334 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$174 | +$389 | +$366 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 70090 costs $869 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $174 a month since 2006–10, up 25%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 28.3% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the south and lowest in the north.
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 70090
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 70090
| Period | ZIP 70090 | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.2% | 25.0% | 22.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.7% | 25.8% | 22.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.0% | 29.1% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.4% | 33.0% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.2 pts | +8.0 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 70090: 25.4% 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 12.2 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the west.
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 70090
| Period | ZIP 70090 | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 79.9% | 82.5% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.5% | 83.8% | 83.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.7% | 85.8% | 85.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.6% | 87.2% | 87.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.7 pts | +4.7 pts | +5.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in ZIP 70090 never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The New Orleans area as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 7.7 points, 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 70090
| Period | ZIP 70090 | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 9.3% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.3% | 9.8% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.4% | 6.9% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 7.1% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.0%, unemployment in ZIP 70090 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the wider New Orleans area (7.1%). Unemployment has fallen 3.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 70090 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 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% |
| ZIP 70071 | 2.46 | 50.9 | 12.9% | 16.4% | 19.8% | 1972 | $1,712 | 18.7% | 88.5% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 70743 | 3.05 | 34.7 | 0.3% | 4.7% | 7.4% | 1979 | $1,542 | 16.3% | 95.1% | 1.3% |
| ZIP 70052 | 2.85 | 37.1 | 19.9% | 17.8% | 11.4% | 1988 | $1,211 | 15.1% | 81.4% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 70076 | 2.76 | 42.8 | 4.2% | 7.4% | 13.9% | 1976 | $1,078 | 10.1% | 82.1% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 70051 | 2.91 | 40.6 | 16.1% | 11.3% | 19.4% | 1976 | $1,078 | 9.4% | 69.4% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 70049 | 2.52 | 50.4 | 28.1% | 2.0% | 39.7% | 1985 | $730 | 43.2% | 96.7% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 70723 | 2.85 | 37.7 | 25.4% | 5.5% | 23.5% | 1983 | $1,542 | 17.2% | 86.3% | 10.4% |
| ZIP 70086 | 2.60 | 30.1 | 32.6% | 40.9% | 18.8% | 1989 | $596 | 6.8% | 91.8% | 9.1% |
| ZIP 70084 | 2.52 | 41.9 | 19.4% | 24.8% | 25.5% | 1975 | $1,096 | 11.0% | 83.2% | 16.4% |
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 70090. 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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