ZIP Code · LA

ZIP 70125

Part of New Orleans, LA

Pop. 17,821·Orleans Parish·14th most expensive ZIP in Louisiana

Median rent (all units)

$1,691/mo

Year-over-Year

+5.0%

Month-over-Month

+1.7%

vs US Median

-$241

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ZIP 70125 · $1,691

More affordable than 59% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,100

1 BR

$1,240

2 BR

$1,490

3 BR

$1,890

4 BR+

$2,250

Research median

$1,490/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 70125 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of Louisiana

Rent in ZIP 70125 changed +5.0% over the year to September 2026. Across the 75 Louisiana ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.0%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 5 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($61,174) is $1,529 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,490); a 3-bedroom is $1,890.

Rank in New Orleans

10th cheapest of 15 ZIP codes in New Orleans.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 70114, 4 miles away, rents for 14% less ($1,458/mo), about $2,800 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 70125. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$20,292/yr

At $1,691/mo median

Location

CityNew Orleans

StateLA

CountyOrleans Parish

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 5.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+5.0% YoY, +1.7% MoM), not inventory.

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

2022 vs 2026

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

Rent

$1,493 → $1,691

up 13.3%

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

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 70125 in New Orleans, LA paid around $1,493 a month. That figure now sits near $1,691, up 13.3% from the 2022 baseline. 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. With wages climbing faster than rent over the same window, renters here have a bit more breathing room than they did five years back. 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. For context, the 2022 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 70125 in New Orleans, LA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 70125 covers New Orleans, LA. The median rent here is $1,691/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,240/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,490/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($61,174/yr), ZIP 70125 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $68,000/year (about $33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,691/mo in ZIP 70125. The local median household income is $61,174/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 70125?

Rent in ZIP 70125 has risen 5.0% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2022.

How does ZIP 70125 compare to other ZIPs in Louisiana?

ZIP 70125 is one of the pricier among Louisiana ZIP codes for rent, ranking #14 of 92 at $1,691/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 70125 changed +5.0%, against a typical +3.0% across the 75 Louisiana ZIP codes Zillow tracks.