70117 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to NEW ORLEANS, LA 70117

70117 is a urban zip code in New Orleans, Louisiana. Median household income here ($19,567) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily African-American, and mostly single. At $136,800 the average home value here is a bit higher than average for the New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner metro area, so this probably isn't the place to look for housing bargains.

The average family income here is $29,755/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 70117 is $21,721.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 70117 earn an average of $23,388/year. Women earn only $16,081/year.

15,642 people in 70117 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 70117? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 29.8 minutes.

The median age here is 38. There are 11,568 men and 11,821 women. The median age for men is 37 while for women the median age is 38.

To give you a sense of the community, 30,665 people (out of the 23,389 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 14,016 homes, and 711 businesses every day. 927 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

70117 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 30 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Wuhan, China!) and -90 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 0 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population: 23,389
  • White Population: 5,194
  • Black Population: 17,784
  • Hispanic Population: 856
  • Asian Population: 162
  • Hawaiian Population: 22
  • Indian Population: 241
  • Male Population: 11,568
  • Female Population: 11,821
  • Median Age: 38
  • Median Age of Males: 37
  • Median Age of Females: 38
  • Geography

  • Region: South
  • Division: West South Central
  • State: Louisiana
  • CSA Name: New Orleans-Metairie-Bogalusa, LA
  • CBSA Type: Metropolitan
  • CBSA Name: New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner LA
  • County: Orleans
  • City: New Orleans
  • Longitude: -90.0
  • Latitude: 30.0
  • Elevation: 0 feet above sea levele
  • Area code: 504
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters: 15,312
  • Drive alone: 7,721
  • Carpool: 3,010
  • Public transit: 3,480
  • Ride bikes or walk: 927

  • Average commute time: 29.8 minutes.
  •    0 - 5: 290
  •    5 - 9: 959
  •    10 - 14: 1,466
  •    15 - 19: 2,399
  •    20 - 24: 2,702
  •    25 - 29: 868
  •    30 - 34: 2,953
  •    35 - 39: 287
  •    40 - 44: 329
  •    45 - 59: 1,399
  •    60 - 89: 1,025
  •    90 plus: 635
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value: $136,800
  • Average Annual Household Income: $23,621
  • Businesses: 309
  • Employees: 3,468
  • Annual Payroll: $102,427,000
  • Average Family Income: $29,755
  • Median Family Income: $19,567
  • Average Income for Men: $23,388
  • Average Income for Women: $16,081
  • Other Stuff

  • County FIPS Code: 071
  • State FIPS Code: 22

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Schools in 70117 Zip Code

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New Orleans Center For Creative Arts
2800 Chartres Street
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 940-2787
Other Schools
Charles J. Colton Middle School
2300 Saint Claude Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 942-1790
Dr. Charles Richard Drew Elementary School
3819 Saint Claude Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 942-3591
Dr. M.L.K. Elem. School For Science & Tech.
1617 Caffin Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 942-7400
East New Orleans Educational Center
2521 Marais Street
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 942-7675
Fredrick A. Douglass High School
3820 Saint Claude Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 942-3570
John A. Shaw Elementary School
2518 Arts Street
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 942-1770
Johnson C. Lockett Elementary School
3240 Law Street
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 942-3597
Joseph A. Hardin School
2401 Saint Maurice Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 278-2200
Lawless High School
5300 Law Street
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 942-3602
Lorraine Hansberry Elementary School
1339 Clouet Street
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 942-1705
Louis Armstrong Elementary School
5909 Saint Claude Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 942-3654
Martin L. King Middle School
631 Saint Maurice Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 278-2218
Middle Level Alternative School
1927 Saint Roch Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 942-7440
Oretha Castle Haley Elementary School
2515 North Robertson Street
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 942-1780
Thomas Alva Edison Elementary School
1339 Forstall Street
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 942-3552
William Frantz Elementary School
3811 North Galvez Street
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 942-3543

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Sex Offender Information

For most citizens, the easiest method to obtain accurate and timely sex offender information for their local area is to visit their state sex offender registry website. States are required to provide this information for free. You do not need to pay for this information.

In the 70117 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://www.lasocpr.lsp.org/socpr/. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.

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