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ZIP 70119

Pop. 37,253·Orleans Parish·28th most expensive ZIP in Louisiana
Median rent (all units)
$1,593/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.9%
Month-over-Month
-1.3%
vs US Median
-$372
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ZIP 70119 · $1,593
More affordable than 67% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,110
1 BR
$1,260
2 BR
$1,510
3 BR
$1,920
4 BR+
$2,280
Research median
$1,510/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,116/yr
At $1,593/mo median
Location
StateLA
CountyOrleans Parish
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.9% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-0.9% YoY, -1.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 70119 (New Orleans, LA) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 47.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
37,253
Median income
$53,143
Median age
38.3
Renters
62.8%
Age distribution
15.4%
27.3%
29.9%
15.8%
Under 1815.4%
18–3427.3%
35–5429.9%
55–6411.5%
65+15.8%
Gender
48.9%
51.1%
Male48.9%
Female51.1%
Race & ethnicity
37.6%
46.7%
White37.6%
Black46.7%
Hispanic8.4%
Asian1%
Other6.2%
Education (25+)
19.1%
23.4%
47.2%
No HS diploma10.2%
HS diploma19.1%
Some college23.4%
Bachelor's+47.2%
Housing tenure
37.2%
62.8%
Owner37.2%
Renter62.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 70119 in New Orleans, LA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,355 → $1,593
up 17.6%
Income
$42,922 → $53,143
up 23.8%
Population
36,969 → 37,253
up 0.8%
Renter share
64.2% → 62.8%
-1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
40.9% → 47.2%
+6.3 pts
Median age
37.3 → 38.3
+1.0 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 70119 in New Orleans, LA has shifted from $1,355 to $1,593, up 17.6% since 2021. Census figures show median household income at $53,143 today, compared with $42,922 five years earlier. With wages climbing faster than rent over the same window, renters here have a bit more breathing room than they did five years back. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 40.9% to 47.2% across the same window. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 70119 covers New Orleans, LA. The median rent here is $1,593/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,260/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,510/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($53,143/yr), ZIP 70119 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 70119?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 70119 (New Orleans, LA) is $1,593. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 70119 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 70119's median rent of $1,593/mo is $372 (19%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 70119 compare to other ZIPs in Louisiana?

ZIP 70119 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Louisiana, ranking #28 out of 91 ZIPs tracked at $1,593/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 70119?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $64,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,593/mo in ZIP 70119. The local median household income is $53,143/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 70119?

Rent in ZIP 70119 has decreased 0.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 70119 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 70119 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,593/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($53,143/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 70119 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 70119 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 62.8% of ZIP 70119 households are renters, while 37.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 70119 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 70119 compare to the rest of New Orleans?

ZIP 70119 is more affordable than New Orleans overall. At $1,593/mo, it's $71 below the New Orleans citywide median of $1,664/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 70119 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 70119 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $1,593/mo, rent takes ~36% of ZIP 70119's median household income ($53,143/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 70119 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.85–4.25%
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