70126 — New Orleans, LA Home Values
Typical home value $150,385 as of June 2026 · 69th of 72 in New Orleans-Metairie, LA
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 70126, June 2021 to June 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 70126 compares in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA area
ZIP code 70126 (New Orleans, LA) has a typical home value of $150,385 as of June 2026, ranking 69th of 72 ZIP codes tracked in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA area, more expensive than about 6% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved +2.9% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed -7.5%, from $162,595 in June 2021 to $150,385 in June 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 7.5× the annual rent ($1,672/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 70126 has a population of 28,690, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 87.4% Black or African American, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino, 4.2% White, 2.1% two or more races, 0.7% another race, 0.5% Asian, and 0.1% American Indian or Alaska Native.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| KIPP East | 6519 Virgilian St, New Orleans, LA | 0.1 mi |
| Livingston Collegiate Academy | 7301 Dwyer Road, New Orleans, LA | 0.9 mi |
| Mildred Osborne Charter School | 6701 Curran Blvd., 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 70126?
$150,385 as of June 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 70126 an expensive ZIP code in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA area?
70126 ranks 69th of 72 ZIP codes in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA area by typical home value, more expensive than about 6% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 70126 changed over the past year?
+2.9% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 70126?
The typical home price is 7.5× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($1,672/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 70126?
28,690, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 70126?
KIPP East (0.1 mi), Livingston Collegiate Academy (0.9 mi), Mildred Osborne Charter School (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 70126?
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.