Welcome to NEW ORLEANS, LA 70117
70117 is a densely populated, urban zip code in New Orleans, Louisiana. Median household income here ($19,567) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily African-American, and mostly single. The average house value here ($56,700) is lower than in the New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner metro area as a whole, so this could be a great place to look for housing bargains.
The median age here is 32.3. There are 23,865 men and 27,387 women. The median age for men is 30.7 while for women the median age is 33.8.
70117 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 30 degrees latitude (same latitude as Wuhan, China) and -90 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of -0.19 feet above sea level.
Neighborhoods in Zip Code 70117
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- ADAM Community Development Corp.
- Bywater Comm. Dev Corp, Inc
- Crescent City Peace Alliance
- Desire/Florida Committee/ACORN
- Downtown Community Development Corp.
- Faubourg Franklin Foundation, Inc.
- Faubourg St. Roch Improvement Association
- Florida
- Franklin Avenue Foundation
- Holy Cross Comm. Dev. Corp.
- Holy Cross Neighborhood Association
- Lower Ninth Ward Neighborhood Council, Inc.
- New Life Intracostal Comm. Dev. Corp.
- Ninth Ward Housing Dev. Corp.
- Seventh Ward Comminity Organization - ACORN
- Spice Factory Condominium Association
- Thompson Comm. Dev. Corp.
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Real Estate & Home Values in New Orleans, LA
Average Home Value in 70117: $56,700
Home Buyer and Seller Resources
- Obama's Loan Modification Plan Explained
- Loan Modification: Is it Right for You?
- $8,000 Tax Credit for First Time Homebuyers
- First Time Homebuyers Guide
- Financial Assistance for First Time Homebuyers
- Do You Qualify for an FHA Loan?
- All About Credit Scores & Credit Reports
- How to Avoid Foreclosure
- What Is A Short Sale?
- What Is A Deed-In-Lieu?
- How to Buy a HUD Home
- How to Sell Your Home In a Down Market
- 2009 Mortgage Bailout Explained
- Obama Stimulus Plan FAQ
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Demographics
- Total Population: 51,252
- White Population: 4,806
- Black Population: 45,536
- Hispanic Population: 1,003
- Asian Population: 104
- Hawaiian Population: 6
- Indian Population: 105
- Male Population: 23,865
- Female Population: 27,387
- Median Age: 32.3
- Median Age of Males: 30.7
- Median Age of Females: 33.8
Geography
- Region: South
- Division: West South Central
- State: Louisiana
- CSA Name: New Orleans-Metairie-Bogalusa, LA
- CBSA Type: Metropolitan
- CBSA Name: New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner LA
- County: Orleans
- City: New Orleans
- Longitude: -90.0
- Latitude: 30.0
- Elevation: 0 feet above sea level
- Area code: 504
Marital Status
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The Economics
- Average House Value: $56,700
- Average Annual Household Income: $28,320
- Businesses: 443
- Employees: 5,825
- Annual Payroll: $116,205,000
The Politics
- Congressional District: 02
- Congressional District Land Area: 265.0
- Sr Senator: David Vitter (R)
- Jr Senator: Mary L. Landrieu (D)
- US House Representative: William J. Jefferson (D)
Other Stuff
- County FIPS Code: 071
- State FIPS Code: 22
Schools in 70117 Zip Code
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- New Orleans Center For Creative Arts
- 2800 Chartres Street
- New Orleans, LA 70117
- (504) 940-2787
- Other Schools
- Charles J. Colton Middle School
- 2300 Saint Claude Avenue
- New Orleans, LA 70117
- (504) 942-1790
- Dr. Charles Richard Drew Elementary School
- 3819 Saint Claude Avenue
- New Orleans, LA 70117
- (504) 942-3591
- Dr. M.L.K. Elem. School For Science & Tech.
- 1617 Caffin Avenue
- New Orleans, LA 70117
- (504) 942-7400
- East New Orleans Educational Center
- 2521 Marais Street
- New Orleans, LA 70117
- (504) 942-7675
- Fredrick A. Douglass High School
- 3820 Saint Claude Avenue
- New Orleans, LA 70117
- (504) 942-3570
- John A. Shaw Elementary School
- 2518 Arts Street
- New Orleans, LA 70117
- (504) 942-1770
- Johnson C. Lockett Elementary School
- 3240 Law Street
- New Orleans, LA 70117
- (504) 942-3597
- Joseph A. Hardin School
- 2401 Saint Maurice Avenue
- New Orleans, LA 70117
- (504) 278-2200
- Lawless High School
- 5300 Law Street
- New Orleans, LA 70117
- (504) 942-3602
- Lorraine Hansberry Elementary School
- 1339 Clouet Street
- New Orleans, LA 70117
- (504) 942-1705
- Louis Armstrong Elementary School
- 5909 Saint Claude Avenue
- New Orleans, LA 70117
- (504) 942-3654
- Martin L. King Middle School
- 631 Saint Maurice Avenue
- New Orleans, LA 70117
- (504) 278-2218
- Middle Level Alternative School
- 1927 Saint Roch Avenue
- New Orleans, LA 70117
- (504) 942-7440
- Oretha Castle Haley Elementary School
- 2515 North Robertson Street
- New Orleans, LA 70117
- (504) 942-1780
- Thomas Alva Edison Elementary School
- 1339 Forstall Street
- New Orleans, LA 70117
- (504) 942-3552
- William Frantz Elementary School
- 3811 North Galvez Street
- New Orleans, LA 70117
- (504) 942-3543
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Sex Offender Information
For most citizens, the easiest method to obtain accurate and timely sex offender information for their local area is to visit their state sex offender registry website. States are required to provide this information for free. You do not need to pay for this information.
In the 70117 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://www.lasocpr.lsp.org/socpr/. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.
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