What to know about ZIP 70054
ZIP code 70054 covers ZIP 70054 with a population of about 2,235.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 42.6 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the NEW ORLEANS media market.
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ZIP Code 70054 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Middle Class
At a glance
Population
2,235
Density
N/A
Median income
$71,718
-5% vs US avg
Home value
$301,748
-13% vs US avg
Median rent
$840
-28% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 70054
Income and economy in ZIP 70054
Median household income in ZIP 70054 is about $71,718 — about 5% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 12.2%; unemployment rate near 8.3%; 27.0% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 6.7 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Other services, and Construction; about 6.7% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 8.5 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 70054
Median home value is about $301,748 — about 13% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $840 (about 28% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 57.3% (about 8.1 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 70054, a household would need roughly $83,000 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 $1,938. That is about 16% above the local median household income ($71,718), 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.