Orleans County GIS Maps
Orleans County, Louisiana, has 376,035 residents and covers 169.4 square miles. The FIPS code for Orleans County is 22071. New Orleans is the county's largest population center. Orleans County also includes 20 zip codes, 1 public school district and 15 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Orleans County Trends
- Population
- 376,035—
- Median Home Value
- $296,400▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 2,322▴
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Orleans County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Orleans County Population
Orleans County had 376,035 residents in 2020. Recent census data shows how the county has changed over time. Long-term census counts show how the county has changed across recent decades. New Orleans is the largest city in the county, with about 383,997 residents. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include New Orleans, New Orleans and New Orleans.
Population Trend in Orleans County LA
Orleans County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Orleans County Zip Codes
Orleans County has 20 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include New Orleans (70119), New Orleans (70118) and New Orleans (70122). The largest zip areas account for a meaningful share of the county population. Together, the three largest zips account for about 0% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Orleans County LA
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70119 | New Orleans | 38,048 | ▴ 5% |
| 70118 | New Orleans | 35,635 | ▴ 8% |
| 70122 | New Orleans | 34,986 | ▴ 22.5% |
| 70115 | New Orleans | 31,736 | ▴ 0.1% |
| 70126 | New Orleans | 30,397 | ▴ 26.9% |
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Orleans County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Orleans County Demographics
Orleans County has a median age of 38.4, which makes the county a little older than Louisiana overall. About 19.8% of residents are under 18, while 16.5% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 36.3% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 42% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 26.6%. The county has a more diverse population mix, with no single race or ethnicity accounting for all of the local story.
Key Demographics for Orleans County LA
Median Age
38.4
Under 18
19.8%
Age 65+
16.5%
Bachelor's+
42%
Orleans County School Districts
Orleans County is served by 1 public school district with 2,322 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Orleans County LA
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orleans Parish School District | 2,322 | 100% | ▴ 9.1% |
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Orleans County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Orleans County Housing & Real Estate
Orleans County has a median home value of $296,400 and a median gross rent of $1,211. About 51% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run above the Louisiana median, while rents come in above the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $325,000 and homes spent about 71 days on the market.
Orleans County Housing Mix
Orleans County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Orleans County Housing Trends
Orleans County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Orleans County, LA
Orleans County has 18,410 business listings across 959 categories. The largest categories in Orleans County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (411, 2.2%), Community & Nonprofits (333, 1.8%), and Landmark And Historical Building (314, 1.7%). The full Orleans County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Orleans County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Orleans County, LA
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 411 | 2.2% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 333 | 1.8% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 314 | 1.7% |
| Hotels | 302 | 1.6% |
| Bars & Nightlife | 296 | 1.6% |
| Legal Services | 279 | 1.5% |
| Real Estate Agents | 269 | 1.5% |
| Restaurants | 249 | 1.4% |
| Art Gallery | 248 | 1.3% |
| Baptist Church | 233 | 1.3% |
Orleans County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| CICADA | 3D Printing Service | New Orleans |
| NOLA Detox and Recovery Center | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | New Orleans |
| Tulane University School of Medicine Bookstore | Academic Bookstore | New Orleans |
| Meridian | Accommodation | New Orleans |
| Cherry Bekaert | Accountant | New Orleans |
| Port of New Orleans | Active Life | New Orleans |
| Acupuncture Wellness Center | Acupuncture | New Orleans |
| Vargas and Vargas | Adoption Services | New Orleans |
| Showcase Gentlemen's Club | Adult Entertainment | New Orleans |
| Voodoo Makeup Bar | Adult Store | New Orleans |
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Orleans County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Orleans County Basemaps
Orleans County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
Get the Full Orleans County Data Package
This page shows a preview of what's included in the Orleans County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Orleans County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.