ZIP Code 70117

In ZIP code 70117, on the eastern edge of New Orleans, homes carry a median value of $260,000, and the county-level effective property tax rate of 0.82% translates to roughly $2,132 a year in taxes on such a home. Households here earn a median of $45,764, so that bill equals about 4.7% of annual income—a meaningful slice for owners. Per-capita income stands at $34,512, and the combined sales tax rate of 5.00% adds further cost to everyday purchases, tightening what buyers can set aside for housing.