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Population and households in ZIP 70123
Household size in ZIP 70123
| Period | ZIP 70123 | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.37 | 2.65 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.27 | 2.59 | 2.64 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.34 | 2.60 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.16 | 2.55 | 2.59 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.22 | −0.10 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 70123 are small: just 2.16 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.37 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 226 Louisiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only six 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 70123
| Period | ZIP 70123 | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.4 | 37.8 | 36.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.8 | 37.9 | 37.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.7 | 39.3 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.1 | 40.1 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.7 | +2.3 | +2.2 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 44.1, ZIP 70123 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 42.4 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 20 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 70123
| Period | ZIP 70123 | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 16.1% | 14.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 16.0% | 15.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 13.8% | 14.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 15.3% | 15.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −0.8 pts | +0.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 70123: 5.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 1.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only five 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 70123
Renters in ZIP 70123
| Period | ZIP 70123 | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.4% | 38.4% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 38.9% | 41.4% | 33.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 40.6% | 41.5% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 45.1% | 39.4% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +1.0 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in ZIP 70123 than nationally: 45.1% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 45.9% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the north; owners are most common in the south. The renter share is up 5.7 points from 2006–10, 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 70123
| Period | ZIP 70123 | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 19.1% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 14.8% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.0% | 13.4% | 15.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.9% | 13.6% | 14.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −5.6 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 70123 than nationally: 7.9%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 1.4 points, as it has nationally. ZIP 70123 has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Louisiana ZIP codes.
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 70123
| Period | ZIP 70123 | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1970 | 1968 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1972 | 1969 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1971 | 1969 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1976 | 1972 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +7 | +6 |
Housing in ZIP 70123 leans a little older: the median home dates to 1976, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1970 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the southeast.
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 70123
| Period | ZIP 70123 | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,091 | $945 | $755 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,065 | $973 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,175 | $1,062 | $920 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,272 | $1,334 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$181 | +$389 | +$366 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 70123 costs $1,272 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $181 a month from 2006–10, a 17% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 30.1% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the center; the most affordable are in the northwest.
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 70123
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 70123
| Period | ZIP 70123 | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.6% | 25.0% | 22.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 36.0% | 25.8% | 22.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 40.5% | 29.1% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 45.3% | 33.0% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.7 pts | +8.0 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in ZIP 70123 than nationally: 45.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 9.7 points, as it has nationally. ZIP 70123 has a higher share of college graduates than the great majority of Louisiana ZIP codes.
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 70123
| Period | ZIP 70123 | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.8% | 82.5% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.9% | 83.8% | 83.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.8% | 85.8% | 85.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.8% | 87.2% | 87.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.0 pts | +4.7 pts | +5.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 70123: 94.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 7.0 points, as it has nationally. Only 17 of the 226 Louisiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 70123
| Period | ZIP 70123 | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 9.3% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.6% | 9.8% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 6.9% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 7.1% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in ZIP 70123 than nationally: unemployment was 4.0%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 0.6 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 70123 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 70123 | 2.16 | 44.1 | 5.8% | 45.1% | 7.9% | 1976 | $1,272 | 45.3% | 94.8% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 70094 | 2.73 | 36.8 | 22.5% | 35.9% | 11.3% | 1974 | $1,234 | 15.8% | 79.5% | 8.0% |
| ZIP 70121 | 1.91 | 44.0 | 12.6% | 40.9% | 16.5% | 1959 | $1,158 | 36.6% | 88.8% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 70003 | 2.53 | 42.7 | 9.4% | 23.0% | 7.7% | 1969 | $1,483 | 33.1% | 87.7% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 70001 | 2.21 | 42.0 | 9.0% | 48.5% | 8.3% | 1974 | $1,356 | 38.6% | 92.4% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 70062 | 2.91 | 36.2 | 18.4% | 44.4% | 7.7% | 1971 | $1,368 | 15.7% | 78.0% | 10.5% |
| ZIP 70006 | 2.64 | 40.5 | 13.6% | 36.6% | 8.0% | 1977 | $1,370 | 38.5% | 90.1% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 70002 | 2.26 | 43.5 | 11.0% | 49.5% | 8.8% | 1974 | $1,429 | 47.1% | 91.6% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 70031 | 2.70 | 43.9 | 13.6% | 13.5% | 8.3% | 1989 | $1,310 | 15.4% | 93.1% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 70118 | 2.58 | 34.8 | 8.5% | 50.4% | 19.1% | 1943 | $1,607 | 63.7% | 94.1% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 70065 | 2.50 | 43.5 | 11.0% | 34.2% | 10.2% | 1979 | $1,242 | 32.1% | 86.2% | 4.8% |
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 70123. 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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