70117 — New Orleans, LA Home Values
Typical home value $175,963 as of June 2026 · 59th of 72 in New Orleans-Metairie, LA
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 70117, June 2021 to June 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 70117 compares in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA area
ZIP code 70117 (New Orleans, LA) has a typical home value of $175,963 as of June 2026, ranking 59th of 72 ZIP codes tracked in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA area, more expensive than about 19% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved -1.8% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed -21.1%, from $222,986 in June 2021 to $175,963 in June 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 9.7× the annual rent ($1,509/mo), a common way to gauge whether buying looks cheap relative to renting in this ZIP code.
Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the New Orleans-Metairie, LA forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in New Orleans.
Population and demographics
ZIP code 70117 has a population of 26,250, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 61.3% Black or African American, 30.3% White, 3.6% two or more races, 3.1% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% another race, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and 0.1% American Indian or Alaska Native.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Frederick A. Douglass High School | 3820 St. Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA | 0.4 mi |
| Akili Academy of New Orleans | 3811 N. Galvez Street, New Orleans, LA | 0.6 mi |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School for Sci Tech | 1617 Fats Domino Ave., New Orleans, LA | 1 mi |
Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70117?
$175,963 as of June 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 70117 an expensive ZIP code in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA area?
70117 ranks 59th of 72 ZIP codes in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA area by typical home value, more expensive than about 19% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 70117 changed over the past year?
-1.8% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 70117?
The typical home price is 9.7× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($1,509/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 70117?
26,250, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 70117?
Frederick A. Douglass High School (0.4 mi), Akili Academy of New Orleans (0.6 mi), Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School for Sci Tech (1 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.
Is this page showing a forecast for 70117?
No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of June 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the New Orleans-Metairie, LA forecast for a modeled outlook.
ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.