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U.S. ZIP Code · LA70122

Orleans Parish · New Orleans-Metairie, LA

Typical home value

$222,574[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-5.7%
5-year / yr
-2.9%
10-year / yr
+1.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-21.6%
vs metro
-3.1%
vs state
+22.5%
ZIP 70122 location in LA
Location of ZIP 70122 in LA

Price history

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

The typical home in 70122 is worth $222,574 — 3.1% below the New Orleans-Metairie, LA median. Over the past year, values have fallen 5.7%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,421 a month — a 7.7% 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
$1,421[2]
Gross yield
7.7%[2]
Cap rate
4.6%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,723[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
35,253[3]
Median household income
$49,455[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
14
Elementary
7
Middle
0
High
5
  • Benjamin Franklin High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Benjamin Franklin High School

    1,056 students

  • McDonogh 35 Senior High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · McDonogh 35 Senior High School

    862 students

  • Arthur Ashe Charter School

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Arthur Ashe Charter School

    807 students

  • KIPP Believe

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · KIPP Believe

    759 students

  • Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Orleans Parish

    745 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 yield7.7%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.6%
Annual rent$17,051

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$1,125
Loan principal$178,059
Down payment$44,515
Total interest paid$227,105

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 ratio1.02
Monthly cost to own$1,454
Monthly rent$1,421

Owning and renting are roughly even.

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
25th percentile[1]
Rental yield
60th percentile[2]
Property tax
81st percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 70122?
The typical home in 70122 is worth $222,574, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 70122?
Home values in 70122 are down 5.7% over the past year, and down 2.9% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 70122?
A typical home in 70122 rents for about $1,421 a month, a gross rental yield of 7.7%.
What is the property tax rate in 70122?
The effective property tax rate in 70122 is 0.8% — roughly $1,723 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 70122?
ZIP code 70122 has a population of 35,253 and a median household income of $49,455.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Gretna, LA

    Typical home
    $223,357
    Gross yield
    7.9%
  • Arabi CDP, LA

    Typical home
    $219,480
    Gross yield
  • St. Rose CDP, LA

    Typical home
    $229,601
    Gross yield
  • Ama CDP, LA

    Typical home
    $229,774
    Gross yield
  • New Orleans, LA

    Typical home
    $231,773
    Gross yield
    8.5%
  • New Orleans, LA

    Typical home
    $213,074
    Gross yield
    7.8%

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