New Orleans city, LA

ZIP 70113 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in New Orleans city, LA (70113)

Median Income

$36,897

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+391

Wealth inflow

Population

9,888

Unemployment

9.5%

5.8pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 391 for ZIP 70113 (New Orleans city, LA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

9.5%+156% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.9%-52% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

27.9%+138% vs US avg

323

Establishments

6,952

Employees

~22 per establishment — mix of small and larger employers

Food services

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining3.3%
Construction11.4%
Manufacturing4.5%
Wholesale trade1.0%
Retail trade12.3%
Transportation, utilities2.1%
Information1.8%
Finance, insurance, real estate1.5%
Professional, scientific, management13.5%
Education, health care, social23.7%
Arts, entertainment, food services17.5%
Other services3.9%
Public administration3.5%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 70113 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 15.1%, median income rose 24.7% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 28.4%.

Median Income

$36,897

-51% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate