What to know about ZIP 70178
ZIP code 70178 covers ZIP 70178 with a population of about 2,492.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 37.1 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the NEW ORLEANS media market.
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ZIP Code 70178 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Low Income Area
At a glance
Population
2,492
Density
N/A
Median income
$25,370
-66% vs US avg
Home value
$228,800
-34% vs US avg
Median rent
$976
-16% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 70178
Income and economy in ZIP 70178
Median household income in ZIP 70178 is about $25,370 — about 66% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 33.5%; unemployment rate near 26.7%; 19.3% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 14.4 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Food services, Retail trade, and Healthcare; about 10.2% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 5.0 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 70178
Median home value is about $228,800 — about 34% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $976 (about 16% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 16.6% (about 48.8 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 70178, a household would need roughly $63,000 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 $1,470. That is about 148% above the local median household income ($25,370), 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.