ZIP Code 70126

In ZIP 70126, on the eastern side of New Orleans, households bring in a median of $41,709 a year, with per-capita income at $23,758. That leaves limited slack once everyday costs are covered. Property taxes run at an effective 0.82% of value at the county level, so a home assessed at the median $191,600 would carry roughly $1,571 in annual taxes. Sales tax sits at 5.00% combined, adding a bit to each purchase. Together these rates shape how far a paycheck stretches for local families balancing housing, goods, and daily expenses.