What to know about ZIP 70470
ZIP code 70470 covers ZIP 70470 with a population of about 5,331.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 43.3 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the NEW ORLEANS media market.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
ZIP code 70470 covers ZIP 70470 with a population of about 5,331.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 43.3 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the NEW ORLEANS media market.
Median household income in ZIP 70470 is about $49,554 — about 34% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 16.7%; unemployment rate near 4.6%; 46.3% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 12.6 points above the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Retail trade, Professional services, and Healthcare; about 15.4% of workers reporting work-from-home (roughly in line with the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Median home value is about $379,700 — about 9% above the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,079 (about 7% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 43.8% (about 21.6 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 70470, a household would need roughly $105,000 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 $2,439. That is about 112% above the local median household income ($49,554), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.