What to know about ZIP 70096
ZIP code 70096 covers ZIP 70096 with a population of about 4,452.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 42.1 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the NEW ORLEANS media market.
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ZIP Code 70096 — 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
4,452
Density
N/A
Median income
$55,048
-27% vs US avg
Home value
$159,888
-54% vs US avg
Median rent
$830
-29% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 70096
Income and economy in ZIP 70096
Median household income in ZIP 70096 is about $55,048 — about 27% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 27.7%; unemployment rate near 5.6%; 15.9% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 17.8 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Food services, Healthcare, and Retail trade; about 6.4% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 8.8 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 70096
Median home value is about $159,888 — about 54% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $830 (about 29% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 53.8% (about 11.6 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 70096, a household would need roughly $44,000 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 $1,027. That sits below the local median household income ($55,048), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.