The U.S. ZIP Code 70129 is associated with New Orleans, LA in Orleans County. An estimated 13.2% in this Louisiana region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $19,746. The median age in the 70129 ZIP Code is 35.6 years, with 17.4% of residents aged 62 years and older. An estimated 24% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $36,950. The current population estimate for this region is 10,178.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 70129 is $36,950, while the region's mean household income is $53,188. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $19,746. The per capita income in ZIP Code 70129 of $19,746 is approximately 29.28% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $27,923. An estimated 23.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately147.37% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.4% of the population in 70129 earn less than $10,000 per year, while an estimated 15.0% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 1.4% of 70129 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 18.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 6.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 12.1% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 9.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 12.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 15.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 12.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 10.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 2.4% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.4% |
Residents of ZIP Code 70129 are younger than average. The median age of 35.6 years in ZIP Code 70129 is approximately 6.56% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 72.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 17.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.1% of the population in 70129 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, 1.1% of 70129 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 9.6% |
| 5 to 9 years | 7.8% |
| 10 to 14 years | 7.4% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.6% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.5% |
| 25 to 34 years | 14.1% |
| 35 to 44 years | 13.5% |
| 45 to 54 years | 11.4% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.8% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.6% |
| 65 to 74 years | 7.5% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.1% |
| 85 years and over | 1.1% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 70129 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 84.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 70129 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 84.7% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 70129, 74.9% of the population graduated high school, while 13.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 14.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 31.4% in this Orleans County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 14.1% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 11.0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 31.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 26.4% |
| Associate's degree | 3.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 9.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 4.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 70129, 99.6% is one race, while 0.4% are two or more races. Approximately 9.6% of 70129 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 70129 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is Black or African American (48.4%), followed by Asian (32.0%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 11.0% |
| Black or African American | 48.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
| Asian | 32.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 8.4% |
In ZIP Code 70129, 63.4% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 7.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 29.3% of homes. Lastly, 0.2% 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 | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 63.4% |
| Spanish | 7.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.1% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 29.3% |
| Other languages | 0.2% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 70129, an estimated 33.6% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 26.1% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.3% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Orleans County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 11.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 7.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 33.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 26.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 14.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 3.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 0.8% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 70129 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.48 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 33.01% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 16.84% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 70129 | 7.76¢/kWh | 7.75¢/kWh | 4.4¢/kWh |
| Louisiana | 11¢/kWh | 10.43¢/kWh | 5.11¢/kWh |
| United States | 15.95¢/kWh | 12.89¢/kWh | 8.32¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 70129 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.85 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.14 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.59 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.81 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.75 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.59 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.22 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.59 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.93 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 6.09 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.55 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.7 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 70129, 59.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 0.7% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 37.0 minutes. Approximately 16.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 70129 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.2% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.5% of 70129 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 3.7% |
| Construction | 12.6% |
| Manufacturing | 8.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.0% |
| Retail trade | 10.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 10.2% |
| Information | 0.5% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.6% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 9.5% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 16.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 14.2% |
| Other services, except public administration | 6.6% |
| Public administration | 3.4% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 70129, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 70129 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 improper use of a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 151 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 86 |
| Credit card or prepaid card | 3 |
| Debt collection | 2 |
| Checking or savings account | 1 |
| Other | 3 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Improper use of your report | 110 |
| Incorrect information on your report | 62 |
| Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem | 60 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 6 |
| Closing your account | 2 |
| Other | 6 |