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U.S. ZIP Code · LA70117

Orleans Parish · New Orleans-Metairie, LA

Typical home value

$174,105[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-3.2%
5-year / yr
-4.1%
10-year / yr
+1.6%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-38.7%
vs metro
-24.2%
vs state
-4.2%
ZIP 70117 location in LA
Location of ZIP 70117 in LA

Price history

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

The typical home in 70117 is worth $174,105 — 24.2% below the New Orleans-Metairie, LA median. Over the past year, values have fallen 3.2%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,559 a month — a 10.7% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.8%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,559[2]
Gross yield
10.7%[2]
Cap rate
6.4%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,454[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
25,652[3]
Median household income
$45,764[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
4
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
2
  • KIPP Leadership

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · KIPP Leadership

    949 students

  • Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School for Sci Tech

    Other · Grades PK–12 · Dr Martin Luther King Charter School for Sci Tech

    882 students

  • Frederick A. Douglass High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Frederick A. Douglass High School

    673 students

  • New Orleans Center for Creative Arts

    High · Grades 9–12 · New Orleans Center for Creative Arts

    227 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 yield10.7%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)6.4%
Annual rent$18,704

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$880
Loan principal$139,284
Down payment$34,821
Total interest paid$177,649

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 ratio0.74
Monthly cost to own$1,147
Monthly rent$1,559

Owning 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
16th percentile[1]
Rental yield
93rd percentile[2]
Property tax
84th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 70117?
The typical home in 70117 is worth $174,105, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 70117?
Home values in 70117 are down 3.2% over the past year, and down 4.1% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 70117?
A typical home in 70117 rents for about $1,559 a month, a gross rental yield of 10.7%.
What is the property tax rate in 70117?
The effective property tax rate in 70117 is 0.8% — roughly $1,454 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 70117?
ZIP code 70117 has a population of 25,652 and a median household income of $45,764.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • New Orleans, LA

    Typical home
    $173,884
    Gross yield
  • Poydras CDP, LA

    Typical home
    $167,574
    Gross yield
  • New Orleans, LA

    Typical home
    $166,701
    Gross yield
    9.7%
  • Violet CDP, LA

    Typical home
    $164,946
    Gross yield
  • Lutcher, LA

    Typical home
    $164,783
    Gross yield
  • New Orleans, LA

    Typical home
    $164,321
    Gross yield
    11.3%

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