What to know about ZIP 70174
ZIP code 70174 covers ZIP 70174 with a population of about 3,859.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 39.4 (near the U.S. median).
It sits in the NEW ORLEANS media market.
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ZIP Code 70174 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working Class
At a glance
Population
3,859
Density
N/A
Median income
$53,267
-29% vs US avg
Home value
$153,600
-56% vs US avg
Median rent
$547
-53% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 70174
Income and economy in ZIP 70174
Median household income in ZIP 70174 is about $53,267 — about 29% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 28.3%; unemployment rate near 12.5%; 10.7% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 23.0 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Retail trade, Healthcare, and Food services; about 3.5% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 11.7 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 70174
Median home value is about $153,600 — about 56% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $547 (about 53% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 49.6% (about 15.8 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 70174, a household would need roughly $42,000 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 $987. That sits below the local median household income ($53,267), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.