ZIP code
70131
in New Orleans, LouisianaPopulation 25,151
48.81/ 100
Ranked #17,904 of 32,066 US ZIPs (bottom 44%)
Ranked #68 of 508 Louisiana ZIPs (top 13.4%)
Ranked #17 of 67 New Orleans-Metairie, LA ZIPs (top 25%)
Ranks are modeled estimates — ZIPs a few hundred places apart are effectively tied.
What defines this ZIP
Metrics where this ZIP sits in the tails of the national distribution — the ones that most set it apart. Select any tile for its definition and methodology.
PFOA in drinking water
100%
at the national maximum
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The share of residents served by public water systems where PFOA, one of the man-made “forever chemicals,” was detected in EPA testing.
Measured from EPA records for the public water systems that serve this ZIP. Households on private wells — roughly 30% of the US population — are not covered by this measure, and this figure says nothing about their water.
Full methodology ›Outer-floodplain exposure
21.4%
in the top 1.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST90thUS98thDefinition & source ›
The share of this ZIP’s land area inside FEMA’s 0.2%-annual-chance flood band — the “500-year” zone, a lower but real 1-in-500 yearly chance.
Measured from FEMA’s mapped flood panels. Where a panel has not been mapped, no value is published for that ZIP — those ZIPs are absent from this comparison rather than counted as unexposed.
Full methodology ›PFOS in drinking water
100%
at the national maximum
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The share of residents served by public water systems where PFOS, one of the most common “forever chemicals,” was detected in EPA testing.
Measured from EPA records for the public water systems that serve this ZIP. Households on private wells — roughly 30% of the US population — are not covered by this measure, and this figure says nothing about their water.
Full methodology ›Floodplain exposure
60.8%
in the top 2.5% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST77thUS98thDefinition & source ›
The share of this ZIP’s land area inside FEMA’s 1%-annual-chance floodplain — the “100-year” flood zone, where flooding has about a 1-in-100 chance in any given year.
Measured from FEMA’s mapped flood panels. Where a panel has not been mapped, no value is published for that ZIP — those ZIPs are absent from this comparison rather than counted as unexposed.
Full methodology ›Mammography
83.9%
in the top 1.4% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST97thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of women aged 50–74 who had a mammogram within the past two years.
Full methodology ›Loneliness
40.2%
in the top 3.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST91stUS96thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who report feeling lonely.
Full methodology ›PFAS in drinking water
100%
at the national maximum
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The share of residents served by public water systems where PFAS — man-made “forever chemicals” that build up in the body and environment instead of breaking down — were detected in EPA testing.
Measured from EPA records for the public water systems that serve this ZIP. Households on private wells — roughly 30% of the US population — are not covered by this measure, and this figure says nothing about their water.
Full methodology ›Humid extreme heat
147.8 days/year
in the top 5.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST68thUS95thDefinition & source ›
The average number of days per year when modeled heat stress — temperature, humidity, sun, and wind combined — reaches levels hard on the body outdoors.
Full methodology ›Natural-disaster risk
in the top 6.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST90thUS93rdDefinition & source ›
This area’s national rank on its single highest non-flood natural hazard — such as wildfire, tornado, or earthquake — in FEMA’s modeled National Risk Index; flooding is shown separately.
Full methodology ›Industrial-pollution burden
in the top 7.0% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST74thUS93rdDefinition & source ›
The EPA’s modeled screening score for industrial chemical releases, weighting the amounts released by their toxicity and how many people live nearby — a relative comparison score, not a measured exposure.
Full methodology ›Cross-source signals
Combined exposures in this ZIP
More than one environmental exposure stands out in this ZIP. Each is established independently and shown on its own above; they are grouped here for context — not because one causes the other.
This area ranks among the highest 10% of US ZIP codes for both humid-heat days and flood exposure.
See the full flooding, evacuation & humid-heat analysis →
The read
In overall standing, ZIP 70131, one of several in New Orleans, Louisiana comes out in the bottom 44% nationally (17,904th) and the top 13.4% of Louisiana (68th).
The profile opens on the burdens that define it most: PFOA in drinking water lies at the national maximum, outer-floodplain exposure sits in the top 1.9% nationally, and PFOS in drinking water settles at the national maximum. Floodplain exposure registers in the top 2.5% nationally, modeled loneliness stands in the top 3.8% nationally, and PFAS in drinking water lands at the national maximum. Modeled humid heat is in the top 5.3% nationally, and disaster risk resides in the top 6.8% nationally. Modeled industrial-pollution burden rests in the top 7.0% nationally. More positively, modeled mammography lies in the top 1.4% nationally.
Relative to the ZIPs around it, outer-floodplain exposure runs far higher than the surrounding ZIPs on this measure. In plain terms, PFOA in drinking water is one of the man-made "forever chemicals" that build up in the body and environment instead of breaking down. PFOS in drinking water is a common one of the man-made "forever chemicals" that build up in the body and environment instead of breaking down. PFAS in drinking water is the family of man-made "forever chemicals" that build up in the body and environment instead of breaking down. The nearest healthier ZIP overall is ZIP 70037, just across the boundary.
What’s driving this score
Nine domains make up the ZipVitals Score — here is how this ZIP does on each, and how much each one counts. Compare it against the US, this state and the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area.
Compared with the ZIP codes measured across all nine scoring domains — not with all US ZIP codes.
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 61%
21%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 75%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 89%
13%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 89%
5%
Holding it back
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 17%
16%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 34%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 24%
8%
Disability
healthier than 40%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 2%
5%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 83%
21%
Preventive Care
healthier than 92%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 89%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 87%
8%
Disability
healthier than 81%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 83%
5%
About typical
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 51%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 60%
14%
Holding it back
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 17%
5%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 77%
21%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 73%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 86%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 82%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 75%
8%
Disability
healthier than 75%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 70%
5%
About typical
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 52%
16%
Holding it back
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 4%
5%
“Share” is how much of this ZIP’s score the domain accounts for. Percentages are rounded; higher is healthier in every domain. How the score works, and who it compares you with ›
Nearby & similar ZIPs
Editorially selected — see how this ZIP compares to nearby and similar places.
Nearby
70032
Louisianashares a border
Score 37.43
Closest healthier
70037
Louisianashares a border
Score 49.89
Similar health profile
70507
Louisiana99% similar profile
Score 48.99
How these were chosen: only ZIPs with a published Score appear — a nearby ZIP with too little data to score won’t. Nearby means closest by distance between ZIP boundaries, which can cross state lines. A similar health profile is a close match across the nine Score domains, not similar demographics. Distances are measured between ZIP boundaries — ZIPs that touch share a border. How distance is measured
Evidence
Every measure this page draws on, by source. Collapsed by default — the full data stays in the page for search engines either way.
Health OutcomesCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Arthritis among adults | 26.2% | 23.7–28.8 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 40.8% | 37.5–44.1 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 6.2% | 5.7–6.8 |
| Current asthma among adults | 10.6% | 9.4–11.8 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 6.3% | 5.7–6.9 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 6.6% | 5.9–7.3 |
| Depression among adults | 25.6% | 22.6–28.7 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 15.1% | 13.5–16.8 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 35.4% | 32.1–38.7 |
| Obesity among adults | 33.8% | 29.3–38.4 |
| Stroke among adults | 4.2% | 3.9–4.5 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 14.0% | 11.5–16.7 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 7.9% | 6.7–9.1 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 78.9% | 76.4–81.3 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 82.1% | 79.4–84.6 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 88.0% | 86.4–89.5 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 70.5% | 66.3–74.5 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 63.2% | 59.8–66.4 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 83.9% | 78.7–88.4 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 18.1% | 15.5–20.9 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 14.2% | 12.4–16.0 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 25.8% | 22.6–29.0 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 37.8% | 33.3–42.5 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 21.4% | 19.1–23.7 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 18.2% | 16.4–20.1 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 13.1% | 11.7–14.6 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 16.6% | 15.0–18.3 |
| Any disability among adults | 33.3% | 29.9–36.7 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 6.2% | 5.5–6.8 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 9.3% | 8.4–10.2 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 15.5% | 13.7–17.2 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 4.9% | 4.5–5.4 |
| Vision disability among adults | 6.6% | 6.1–7.2 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 32.4% | 28.8–36.2 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 24.2% | 21.4–27.0 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 20.3% | 17.8–22.9 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 19.5% | 17.1–21.8 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 12.2% | 10.7–13.6 |
| Loneliness among adults | 40.2% | 35.8–44.3 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 14.5% | 12.8–16.2 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | LA median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 18.5% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 17.8% (6.0–36.8%) n=504 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 13.8% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 10.4% (2.9–20.5%) n=505 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 8.0% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 14.0% (4.3–26.4%) n=508 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 38.8% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 16.6% (5.9–37.1%) n=508 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 8.4% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 5.5% (0.0–13.6%) n=501 |
| Households without a vehicle | 10.3% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 6.0% (0.0–15.0%) n=504 |
| Broadband subscription | 88.0% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 84.4% (64.1–94.5%) n=504 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 39.7% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 23.1% (9.3–41.8%) n=504 |
| Homeownership rate | 65.4% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 77.4% (50.9–92.7%) n=504 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 1.4% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 1.5% (0.0–4.8%) n=504 |
| Foreign-born population | 8.0% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 1.2% (0.0–7.6%) n=508 |
| Single-parent households | 51.3% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 48.0% (29.6–65.8%) n=495 |
| Population 65+ | 18.7% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 17.3% (10.2–29.0%) n=508 |
| Median age | 40.0 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 39.6 yr (33.0–52.4) n=500 |
| Median household income | $62,389 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $56,458 ($34,647–$88,928) n=457 |
| Median home value | $237,700 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $163,450 ($86,100–$284,620) n=452 |
| Median gross rent | $1,069 | $1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670 | $915 ($606–$1,325) n=389 |
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | LA median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth | 77.7 yr ± 0.78 | 78.9 yr (74.7–82.8) n=31,308 | 75.9 yr (73.2–79.0) n=494 |
About the ± — it’s this estimate’s give-or-take (statisticians call it the standard error). The true life expectancy for this ZIP most likely falls within 0.78 years of 77.7, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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