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ZIP 70125

Pop. 17,821·Orleans Parish·8th most expensive ZIP in Louisiana
Median rent (all units)
$1,796/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.2%
Month-over-Month
-2.4%
vs US Median
-$169
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ZIP 70125 · $1,796
More affordable than 52% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,100
1 BR
$1,240
2 BR
$1,490
3 BR
$1,890
4 BR+
$2,250
Research median
$1,490/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$21,552/yr
At $1,796/mo median
Location
StateLA
CountyOrleans Parish
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Rents are climbing (7.2% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 70125 (New Orleans, LA) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 50.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,821
Median income
$61,174
Median age
34.8
Renters
53.3%
Age distribution
20%
30.2%
24.3%
14.7%
Under 1820%
18–3430.2%
35–5424.3%
55–6410.7%
65+14.7%
Gender
44.3%
55.7%
Male44.3%
Female55.7%
Race & ethnicity
35%
49.5%
White35%
Black49.5%
Hispanic9.1%
Asian2.3%
Other4%
Education (25+)
20.4%
20.1%
50.3%
No HS diploma9.2%
HS diploma20.4%
Some college20.1%
Bachelor's+50.3%
Housing tenure
46.7%
53.3%
Owner46.7%
Renter53.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 70125 in New Orleans, LA has changed in 5 years

Income
$52,307 → $61,174
up 17.0%
Population
19,264 → 17,821
down 7.5%
Renter share
57.1% → 53.3%
-3.8 pts
Bachelor's+
42.5% → 50.3%
+7.8 pts
Median age
33.4 → 34.8
+1.4 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 70125 in New Orleans, LA now reports about $61,174, up from $52,307 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 70125 in New Orleans, LA losing about 1,443 residents over the five-year window, down 7.5% on net. The renter share has eased from 57.1% to 53.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 42.5% to 50.3% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 70125 covers New Orleans, LA. The median rent here is $1,796/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,240/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,490/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($61,174/yr), ZIP 70125 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 70125?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 70125 (New Orleans, LA) is $1,796. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 70125 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 70125's median rent of $1,796/mo is $169 (9%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 70125 compare to other ZIPs in Louisiana?

ZIP 70125 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Louisiana, ranking #8 out of 91 ZIPs tracked at $1,796/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 70125?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,796/mo in ZIP 70125. The local median household income is $61,174/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 70125?

Rent in ZIP 70125 has increased 7.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 70125 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 70125 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,796/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($61,174/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 70125 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 70125 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 53.3% of ZIP 70125 households are renters, while 46.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 70125 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 70125 compare to the rest of New Orleans?

ZIP 70125 is pricier than New Orleans as a whole. At $1,796/mo, it's $132 above the New Orleans citywide median of $1,664/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 70125 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 70125 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $1,796/mo, rent takes ~35% of ZIP 70125's median household income ($61,174/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 70125 35%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.85–4.25%
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