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ZIP 70130

Pop. 12,560·Orleans Parish·16th most expensive ZIP in Louisiana
Median rent (all units)
$1,695/mo
Year-over-Year
-5.0%
Month-over-Month
-1.7%
vs US Median
-$270
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ZIP 70130 · $1,695
More affordable than 59% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,470
1 BR
$1,680
2 BR
$2,000
3 BR
$2,560
4 BR+
$3,020
Research median
$2,000/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
$20,340/yr
At $1,695/mo median
Location
StateLA
CountyOrleans Parish
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 5.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-5.0% YoY, -1.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 70130 (New Orleans, LA) is majority renter-occupied, 63.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
12,560
Median income
$80,212
Median age
39.5
Renters
61.9%
Age distribution
27.1%
32.2%
12.6%
17.2%
Under 1810.8%
18–3427.1%
35–5432.2%
55–6412.6%
65+17.2%
Gender
47.5%
52.5%
Male47.5%
Female52.5%
Race & ethnicity
58.8%
27.6%
White58.8%
Black27.6%
Hispanic9.1%
Asian2.9%
Other1.6%
Education (25+)
19.1%
63.9%
No HS diploma6%
HS diploma11%
Some college19.1%
Bachelor's+63.9%
Housing tenure
38.1%
61.9%
Owner38.1%
Renter61.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 70130 in New Orleans, LA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,598 → $1,695
up 6.1%
Income
$65,778 → $80,212
up 21.9%
Population
13,478 → 12,560
down 6.8%
Renter share
65% → 61.9%
-3.1 pts
Bachelor's+
58.9% → 63.9%
+5.0 pts
Median age
38.6 → 39.5
+0.9 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 70130 in New Orleans, LA has increased from $1,598 to $1,695, a 6.1% change over five years. Census figures show median household income at $80,212 today, compared with $65,778 five years earlier. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. The population has contracted by 6.8% since 2021, moving from about 13,478 residents to roughly 12,560. Renters now make up 61.9% of households, compared with 65% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 63.9% of adults here, versus 58.9% in 2021. 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 70130 covers New Orleans, LA. The median rent here is $1,695/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,680/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,000/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($80,212/yr), ZIP 70130 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 5.0% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 70130?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 70130 (New Orleans, LA) is $1,695. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 70130 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 70130's median rent of $1,695/mo is $270 (14%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 70130 compare to other ZIPs in Louisiana?

ZIP 70130 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Louisiana, ranking #16 out of 91 ZIPs tracked at $1,695/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 70130?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $68,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,695/mo in ZIP 70130. The local median household income is $80,212/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 70130?

Rent in ZIP 70130 has decreased 5.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 70130 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 70130 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,695/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($80,212/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 70130 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 70130 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 61.9% of ZIP 70130 households are renters, while 38.1% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 70130 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 70130 compare to the rest of New Orleans?

ZIP 70130 is pricier than New Orleans as a whole. At $1,695/mo, it's $31 above the New Orleans citywide median of $1,664/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 70130 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 70130 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,695/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 70130's median household income ($80,212/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 70130 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.85–4.25%
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