What to know about ZIP 70187
ZIP code 70187 covers ZIP 70187 with a population of about 1,811.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 38.3 (near the U.S. median).
It sits in the NEW ORLEANS media market.
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ZIP Code 70187 — 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
1,811
Density
N/A
Median income
$22,956
-69% vs US avg
Home value
$209,800
-40% vs US avg
Median rent
$865
-26% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 70187
Income and economy in ZIP 70187
Median household income in ZIP 70187 is about $22,956 — about 69% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 28.8%; unemployment rate near 13.0%; 21.8% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 11.9 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Retail trade, Administrative support, and Food services; about 3.8% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 11.4 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 70187
Median home value is about $209,800 — about 40% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $865 (about 26% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 14.7% (about 50.7 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 70187, a household would need roughly $58,000 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 $1,348. That is about 153% above the local median household income ($22,956), 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.