What to know about ZIP 70055
ZIP code 70055 covers ZIP 70055 with a population of about 3,972.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 54.3 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 70055 covers ZIP 70055 with a population of about 3,972.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 54.3 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the NEW ORLEANS media market.
Median household income in ZIP 70055 is about $86,153 — about 15% above the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 12.1%; unemployment rate near 2.4%; 53.2% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 19.5 points above the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Professional services, Healthcare, and Education; about 18.1% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 2.9 points above 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 $443,100 — about 27% above the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,235 (about 6% above the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 52.0% (about 13.4 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 70055, a household would need roughly $122,000 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 $2,846. That is about 42% above the local median household income ($86,153), 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.