ZIP 70131 — Business Opportunities

New Orleans, LA · Local economy intelligence

Population

25,749

Median income

$60,157

Median age

40.9

Households

10,450

Top business opportunities in 70131

The highest-scored business categories to consider opening in New Orleans, LA, based on demand (population, income, demographic fit) versus existing supply.

1. Laundromats 100/100
~1.8 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
2. Jewelry & Accessories 88/100
~2.0 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
3. Clothing & Apparel 86/100
~3.0 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
4. Electronics Repair 84/100
~1.6 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
5. Veterinary 82/100
~1.3 businesses underserved · confidence: low
6. Convenience Stores 82/100
~3.7 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
7. Furniture & Home Decor 80/100
~1.8 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
8. Dental 79/100
~2.3 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
9. Auto Repair 79/100
~2.4 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
10. Auto Sales 79/100
~2.9 businesses underserved · confidence: medium

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 70131.

Religious — 14 businesses
Schools — 11 businesses
Park — 4 businesses
Fast Food — 4 businesses
Grocery & Supermarkets — 3 businesses
Variety Store — 2 businesses
Parking — 2 businesses
Restaurants — 2 businesses
Childcare — 2 businesses
Banking & Finance — 2 businesses
Beauty & Nail Salons — 2 businesses
Cafes & Coffee Shops — 2 businesses
Fire Station — 1 businesses
Gas Stations — 1 businesses
Libraries — 1 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	25,749
Households	10,450
Median household income	$60,157
Per capita income	$36,180
Median age	40.9
% bachelor's degree or higher	38.669%
% age 18–34	21.543%
% age 65+	12.028%
% renter-occupied	30.913%
Median home value	$222,900
Median gross rent	$1,029
Unemployment rate	7.58%

Nearby ZIPs in LA

70092 Violet · 70091 Venice · 70090 Vacherie · 70087 Saint Rose · 70086 Saint James · 70085 Saint Bernard

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