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U.S. ZIP Code · LA70116

Orleans Parish · New Orleans-Metairie, LA

Typical home value

$306,608[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.6%
5-year / yr
-1.7%
10-year / yr
+0.8%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+7.9%
vs metro
+33.4%
vs state
+68.7%
ZIP 70116 location in LA
Location of ZIP 70116 in LA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 70116 is worth $306,608 — 33.4% above the New Orleans-Metairie, LA median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.6%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,594 a month — a 6.2% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.9%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,594[2]
Gross yield
6.2%[2]
Cap rate
3.7%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.9%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,886[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Orleans Parish. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively High[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Relatively Moderate
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively High
Hurricane
Very High
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
10,404[3]
Median household income
$52,306[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Orleans Parish over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-2,103[5]
Moved in
10,107
Moved out
12,210

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
1
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
0
  • Homer Plessy Community School

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Homer Plessy Community School

    768 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield6.2%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.7%
Annual rent$19,126

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,550
Loan principal$245,286
Down payment$61,322
Total interest paid$312,849

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.28
Monthly cost to own$2,046
Monthly rent$1,594

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
40th percentile[1]
Rental yield
30th percentile[2]
Property tax
98th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 70116?
The typical home in 70116 is worth $306,608, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 70116?
Home values in 70116 are up 1.6% over the past year, and down 1.7% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 70116?
A typical home in 70116 rents for about $1,594 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.2%.
What is the property tax rate in 70116?
The effective property tax rate in 70116 is 0.9% — roughly $2,886 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 70116?
ZIP code 70116 has a population of 10,404 and a median household income of $52,306.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Paulina CDP, LA

    Typical home
    $303,020
    Gross yield
  • Destrehan CDP, LA

    Typical home
    $298,855
    Gross yield
    5.6%
  • New Orleans, LA

    Typical home
    $294,399
    Gross yield
    6.5%
  • New Orleans, LA

    Typical home
    $293,356
    Gross yield
    7.3%
  • Luling CDP, LA

    Typical home
    $288,118
    Gross yield
  • Metairie CDP, LA

    Typical home
    $325,639
    Gross yield
    6.0%

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