70121 ZIP Code, New Orleans, LA
70121 is a ZIP code in New Orleans, Louisiana in Jefferson Parish. It covers 3.3 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 70001, 70118 and 70123. 10,558 people live here in 5,433 households. At about 3,222 people per square mile it has suburban density, and owners and renters are mixed (59% own). Median household income is $59,562, close to the Louisiana median of $60,756.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: New Orleans, LA
- County: Jefferson County
- Land area: 3.3 sq mi
- Population: 10,558
- Median household income: $59,562
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 10,558 |
| Households | 5,433 |
| Median household income | $59,562 |
| Income per person | $41,235 |
| Median age | 43.7 |
| Homeowners | 59.1% |
| Median home value | $247,900 |
| Median rent | $1,106 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.5% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 19.7 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 21.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 14.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.3% |
| Broadband internet | 88.2% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 10.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 6.3% |
| $10–15K | 4.5% |
| $15–25K | 8.4% |
| $25–35K | 9.1% |
| $35–50K | 13.6% |
| $50–75K | 17.9% |
| $75–100K | 12.9% |
| $100–150K | 17.2% |
| $150–200K | 4.3% |
| $200K+ | 5.7% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.2% |
| 10–19 | 7.6% |
| 20–24 | 3.2% |
| 25–34 | 16.3% |
| 35–44 | 12.5% |
| 45–54 | 12.0% |
| 55–64 | 16.1% |
| 65–74 | 13.8% |
| 75+ | 7.5% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 27.3% |
| Owned outright | 22.9% |
| Rented | 34.3% |
| Vacant | 15.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 60.0% |
| Townhome | 10.5% |
| 2–4 units | 10.4% |
| 5–19 units | 8.1% |
| 20+ units | 9.2% |
| Mobile / other | 1.7% |
Businesses in 70121
423 business establishments with 14,920 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 56
- Wholesale Trade: 51
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 51
- Retail Trade: 50
- Accommodation and Food Services: 37
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 29
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 29
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 26
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 70001 — Metairie CDP, LA (1.6 mi)
- 70118 — New Orleans city, LA (2.3 mi)
- 70123 — Elmwood CDP, LA (2.9 mi)
- 70005 — Metairie CDP, LA (3 mi)
- 70002 — Metairie CDP, LA (3.4 mi)
- 70125 — New Orleans city, LA (3.4 mi)
- 70003 — Metairie CDP, LA (4.1 mi)
- 70006 — Metairie CDP, LA (4.1 mi)
Areas that include 70121
- New Orleans, LA ZIP codes — 22 ZIP codes
- Jefferson, LA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Elmwood, LA ZIP codes — 3 ZIP codes
- Jefferson County ZIP codes — 17 ZIP codes
- Louisiana ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 15: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Jefferson Parish
- No. 2 of 15: highest median age in Jefferson Parish
- No. 6 of 19: highest share of owner-occupied homes in New Orleans, LA
- No. 6 of 19: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in New Orleans, LA
- No. 2 of 19: highest median age in New Orleans, LA
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 70121, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 70121 in?
- 70121 is a New Orleans, LA mailing address. By land area, 83% lies inside Jefferson and 17% lies inside Elmwood.
- What county is 70121 in?
- 70121 is in Jefferson Parish.
- What is the population of 70121?
- About 10,558 people (±817), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 11,523.
- What is the median household income in 70121?
- $59,562 (±$5,105), compared with $60,756 for Louisiana as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 70121?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 70121 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 70121?
- The closest, measured center to center: 70001 (1.6 mi, Metairie), 70118 (2.3 mi, New Orleans), 70123 (2.9 mi, Elmwood), 70005 (3 mi, Metairie), 70002 (3.4 mi, Metairie) and 70125 (3.4 mi, New Orleans).
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