What to know about ZIP 70073
ZIP code 70073 covers ZIP 70073 with a population of about 6,380.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 43.1 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the NEW ORLEANS media market.
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ZIP Code 70073 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working Class
At a glance
Population
6,380
Density
N/A
Median income
$56,477
-25% vs US avg
Home value
$203,500
-42% vs US avg
Median rent
$854
-27% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 70073
Income and economy in ZIP 70073
Median household income in ZIP 70073 is about $56,477 — about 25% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 11.6%; unemployment rate near 3.4%; 14.0% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 19.7 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Other services, and Construction; about 1.6% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 13.6 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 70073
Median home value is about $203,500 — about 42% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $854 (about 27% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 73.3% (about 7.8 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 70073, a household would need roughly $56,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,307. That is roughly in line with the local median household income ($56,477). Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.