ZIP Code 70116 Demographics & Data

New Orleans, LA (ZIP Code 70116) Profile

Louisiana

Demographics Data and Detailed Statistics About 70116

The U.S. ZIP Code 70116 is associated with New Orleans, LA in Orleans County. An estimated 41.3% in this Louisiana region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $39,198. The median age in the 70116 ZIP Code is 44.8 years, with 26.3% of residents aged 62 years and older. The median household income is at $35,943, while an estimated 19% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line. The current population estimate for this region is 11,628.

Population in 70116

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 70116 is 11,628.

New Orleans, LA

The 70116 ZIP Code is associated with New Orleans, LA in Orleans County.

Area Codes associated with 70116

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 70116 include 504.

Sunrise / Sunset in 70116

Sunrise: 6:56 am
Sunset: 6:39 pm
Sunrise in 70116 6:56 am
Sunrise in 70116 6:39 pm

Weather forecast for 70116

Overnight's forecast for 70116: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 75. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Current air quality in 70116

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 70116 Good

Internet in 70116

Approximately 83.8% of households in ZIP Code 70116 have a computer, while about 73.5% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 70116

In ZIP Code 70116, females make up an estimated 44.3% of the overall population, while males comprise approximately 55.7%.

Health Insurance in 70116

Approximately 9.6% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 70116 (New Orleans, LA) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 70116

The median household income in ZIP Code 70116 is $35,943, while the region's mean household income is $70,064. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $39,198. The per capita income in ZIP Code 70116 of $39,198 is approximately 40.38% more than the per capita income in Louisiana overall of $27,923. An estimated 18.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately94.74% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 16.2% of the population in 70116 earn less than $10,000 per year, while an estimated 14.9% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 4.0% of 70116 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 70116. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 70116

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 16.2%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 7.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 14.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 11.1%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 14.9%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 11.5%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 7.3%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 7.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 4.0%
$200,000 or more per year 5.9%

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 70116

Residents of ZIP Code 70116 are older than average. The median age of 44.8 years in ZIP Code 70116 is approximately 17.59% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 88.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 26.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 19.3% of the population in 70116 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 13.5% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.9% of 70116 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 70116. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 70116

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 3.4%
5 to 9 years 2.4%
10 to 14 years 3.5%
15 to 19 years 4.1%
20 to 24 years 4.2%
25 to 34 years 19.3%
35 to 44 years 13.5%
45 to 54 years 13.3%
55 to 59 years 7.1%
60 to 64 years 8.2%
65 to 74 years 13.5%
75 to 84 years 5.6%
85 years and over 1.9%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 70116 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 70116. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 70116

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 70116 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 70116 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 90.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 70116 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 70116

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 90.4%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 70116. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 70116. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 70116

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Education levels in ZIP Code 70116

In ZIP Code 70116, 84.7% of the population graduated high school, while 41.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 15.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 19.5% in this Orleans County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 70116

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 2.7%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 12.6%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 19.5%
Some college, no degree 20.1%
Associate's degree 3.8%
Bachelor's degree 26.4%
Graduate or professional degree 15.0%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 70116. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 70116

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 70116, 97.8% is one race, while 2.2% are two or more races. Approximately 4.3% of 70116 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 70116 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (53.4%), followed by Black or African American (47.2%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 70116. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 70116

Industry Percent
White 53.4%
Black or African American 47.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 0.2%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 70116

In ZIP Code 70116, 92.4% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 4.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.2% of homes. Lastly, 0.6% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Orleans County region.

Language Spoken in 70116

Language Spoken Percent
English only 92.4%
Spanish 4.8%
Other Indo-European languages 2.0%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.2%
Other languages 0.6%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 70116. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 70116

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 70116, an estimated 76.6% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 4.9% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 0.9% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Orleans County region.

Age of Housing in 70116

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 1.1%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.9%
Built between 2000 and 2009 4.3%
Built between 1990 and 1999 1.3%
Built between 1980 and 1989 1.2%
Built between 1970 and 1979 2.2%
Built between 1960 and 1969 4.8%
Built between 1950 and 1959 4.9%
Built between 1940 and 1949 2.5%
Built in 1939 or earlier 76.6%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 70116. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Utilities in ZIP Code 70116 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 70116 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.38 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 30.58% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 18.36% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 70116. This visualizes electricity rates in 70116 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 70116

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 70116 9.82¢/kWh 8.2¢/kWh 6.48¢/kWh
Louisiana 11.5¢/kWh 9.96¢/kWh 5.62¢/kWh
United States 16.62¢/kWh 13.58¢/kWh 8.81¢/kWh

Solar Power in 70116

Month ZIP Code 70116 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.78 1.9 5.84
Feb 5.14 3 6.31
Mar 5.61 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.83 5.13 7.3
May 5.72 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.23 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.23 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.24 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.62 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.99 3.32 6.92
Nov 5.54 2.33 5.99
Dec 4.57 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 70116. This visualizes solar power levels in 70116 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 70116

In 70116, 60.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 7.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 19.5 minutes. Approximately 23.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 70116 work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services, while an estimated 17.3% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.2% of 70116 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 70116. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 70116

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.2%
Construction 4.1%
Manufacturing 3.3%
Wholesale trade 1.0%
Retail trade 12.9%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 3.8%
Information 2.4%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 7.8%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 13.7%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 17.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 23.3%
Other services, except public administration 4.3%
Public administration 5.7%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 70116 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 70116, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 70116 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Orleans County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 70116. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 70116

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 73
Credit reporting or credit repair services 60
Debt collection 7
Checking or savings account 4
Credit card 3
Other 7
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 70116

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 80
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 32
Improper use of your report 21
Attempts to collect debt not owed 5
Managing an account 3
Other 13
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 70116. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.