Population 21,700 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Household size in ZIP 70124
| Period | ZIP 70124 | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.29 | 2.65 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.46 | 2.59 | 2.64 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.53 | 2.60 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.67 | 2.55 | 2.59 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.38 | −0.10 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 70124 average 2.67 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in the New Orleans area overall, where it has 2.55 people. Household size has climbed from 2.29 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
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 70124
| Period | ZIP 70124 | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.4 | 37.8 | 36.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.2 | 37.9 | 37.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.2 | 39.3 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.9 | 40.1 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.4 | +2.3 | +2.2 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 70124 are younger than 40.9 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The median age has crept up from 40.4 in 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. The youngest areas are in the west, the 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 70124
| Period | ZIP 70124 | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 16.1% | 14.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 16.0% | 15.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 13.8% | 14.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.2% | 15.3% | 15.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −0.8 pts | +0.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.2% of households in ZIP 70124, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.3 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 226 Louisiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only eight 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 70124
Renters in ZIP 70124
| Period | ZIP 70124 | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.0% | 38.4% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 31.2% | 41.4% | 33.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.8% | 41.5% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.3% | 39.4% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | −8.7 pts | +1.0 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 70124 is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 38.8% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 8.7 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 70124
| Period | ZIP 70124 | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.4% | 19.1% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.8% | 14.8% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.8% | 13.4% | 15.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.5% | 13.6% | 14.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −22.9 pts | −5.6 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 70124 is close to the national rate: 8.5% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is lower than in the New Orleans area overall (13.6%). Vacancy has fallen 22.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 70124
| Period | ZIP 70124 | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1964 | 1968 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1969 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1969 | 1969 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1977 | 1972 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +4 | +7 | +6 |
The typical home in ZIP 70124 was built around 1977, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are newer than in the wider New Orleans area, where the median home dates to 1972. The median year built has moved up from 1964 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, 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 70124
| Period | ZIP 70124 | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,162 | $945 | $755 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,385 | $973 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,541 | $1,062 | $920 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,897 | $1,334 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$736 | +$389 | +$366 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 70124 pays $1,897 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $736 a month from 2006–10, a 63% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 30.0% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. No other Louisiana ZIP code with 5,000+ people has higher rents.
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 70124
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 70124
| Period | ZIP 70124 | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 57.6% | 25.0% | 22.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 63.3% | 25.8% | 22.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 68.8% | 29.1% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 71.8% | 33.0% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +14.2 pts | +8.0 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 70124 is highly educated: about seven in ten adults 25 and older (71.8%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 14.2 points, mirroring the country. No other Louisiana ZIP code with 5,000+ people has 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 70124
| Period | ZIP 70124 | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.1% | 82.5% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.4% | 83.8% | 83.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.7% | 85.8% | 85.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.7% | 87.2% | 87.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +4.7 pts | +5.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 70124: 98.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 2.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. ZIP 70124 has the highest share of high school graduates of any Louisiana ZIP code with 5,000+ people.
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 70124
| Period | ZIP 70124 | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 9.3% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.8% | 9.8% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 6.9% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.1% | 7.1% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 70124 has been low: just 3.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.1 points, as it has 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 70124 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 70124 | 2.67 | 40.9 | 7.2% | 22.3% | 8.5% | 1977 | $1,897 | 71.8% | 98.7% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 70005 | 2.18 | 46.4 | 7.3% | 35.0% | 7.5% | 1972 | $1,367 | 53.6% | 93.2% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 70119 | 2.07 | 39.1 | 13.5% | 62.2% | 17.0% | 1951 | $1,358 | 46.8% | 89.0% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 70122 | 2.29 | 40.7 | 14.5% | 40.2% | 14.9% | 1967 | $1,221 | 40.5% | 90.4% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 70002 | 2.26 | 43.5 | 11.0% | 49.5% | 8.8% | 1974 | $1,429 | 47.1% | 91.6% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 70116 | 1.82 | 48.5 | 10.8% | 52.7% | 36.5% | 1941 | $1,235 | 46.4% | 91.1% | 8.5% |
| ZIP 70001 | 2.21 | 42.0 | 9.0% | 48.5% | 8.3% | 1974 | $1,356 | 38.6% | 92.4% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 70125 | 2.51 | 37.6 | 19.4% | 53.9% | 19.8% | 1959 | $1,359 | 48.2% | 89.5% | 10.0% |
| ZIP 70112 | 1.59 | 47.2 | 14.5% | 89.8% | 33.6% | 1968 | $1,272 | 36.0% | 87.9% | 17.9% |
| ZIP 70118 | 2.58 | 34.8 | 8.5% | 50.4% | 19.1% | 1943 | $1,607 | 63.7% | 94.1% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 70121 | 1.91 | 44.0 | 12.6% | 40.9% | 16.5% | 1959 | $1,158 | 36.6% | 88.8% | 2.6% |
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 70124. 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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