New Orleans, LA GIS Map
New Orleans is a city in Orleans Parish, Louisiana, with a population of about 383,997. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Orleans Parish
- Population
- 383,997
- Elevation
- 1 ft
- Coordinates
- 29.9511, -90.0715
- ZIP codes (40)
- 70112, 70113, 70114, 70115, 70116, 70117 …
- Land area
- 169.5 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
About New Orleans, LA
New Orleans is a consolidated city-parish located along the Mississippi River in the U.S. state of Louisiana. With a population of 383,997 at the 2020 census, New Orleans is the most populous city in Louisiana, the second-most populous in the Deep South, and the twelfth-most populous in the Southeastern United States; the New Orleans metropolitan area, with about 1 million residents, is the 59th-most populous metropolitan area in the United States. New Orleans serves as a major port and commercial hub for the broader Gulf Coast region. The city is coextensive with Orleans Parish.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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GIS Data for New Orleans, LA
The New Orleans map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in New Orleans without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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New Orleans Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
371,853
Households
155,821
Median household income
$56,631
Median age
38.8 years
Median home value
$315,700
Median gross rent
$1,251/mo
Owner-occupied homes
51.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
42.4%
Below poverty level
22.6%
Land area
169.5 sq mi
Population density
2,194 / sq mi
County
New Orleans Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
343,829
April 2020 (estimates base)
384,130
July 2024 estimate
362,701
Change 2010-2020
+11.7%
Change 2020-2024
-5.6%
Photos of New Orleans
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Federal Buildings & Leases in New Orleans
GSA-managed federal properties in and around New Orleans.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hale Boggs Federal Building And US Courthouse | 500 Poydras St, 70130 | Owned | 597,355 | — |
| New Orleans Custom House | 423 Canal St, 70130 | Owned | 296,397 | — |
| F. Edward Hebert Federal Building | 600 S Maestri Pl, 70130 | Owned | 221,148 | — |
| John Minor Wisdom US Court Of Appeals Building | 600 Camp St, 70130 | Owned | 178,300 | — |
| 2901 Leon C. Simon | 2901 Leon C Simon Blvd, 70126 | Leased | 137,679 | Aug 2029 |
| The Beach At University Of New Orleans | 2223 Lakeshore Dr, 70122 | Leased | 81,075 | Dec 2034 |
| Canal Place 1 | 365 Canal St, 70130 | Leased | 73,199 | Aug 2028 |
| Canal Place 1 | 365 Canal St, 70130 | Leased | 73,199 | Jan 2034 |
| Canal Place 1 | 365 Canal St, 70130 | Leased | 73,199 | May 2031 |
| Canal Place 1 | 365 Canal St, 70130 | Leased | 73,199 | May 2031 |
| Canal Place 1 | 365 Canal St, 70130 | Leased | 73,199 | Aug 2027 |
| Poydras Center La1475 | 650 Poydras St Suite 2400, 70130 | Leased | 63,615 | Feb 2043 |
| 1555 Poydras | 1555 Poydras St, 70112 | Leased | 52,535 | Nov 2031 |
| 521 Elmwood Park Blvd | 521 Elmwood Park Blvd, 70123 | Leased | 39,963 | Jun 2027 |
| 800 Commerce Road La1502 | 800 W Commerce Rd, 70123 | Leased | 39,272 | Dec 2030 |
| Reiss Companies LLC | 4301 Poche CT W, 70129 | Leased | 38,000 | Jan 2044 |
| 1515 Poydras Bldg. | 1515 Poydras St, 70112 | Leased | 18,159 | May 2033 |
| Texaco Center | 400 Poydras St, 70130 | Leased | 15,927 | Jan 2034 |
| 115 Terry Parkway | 115 Terry Pkwy, 70056 | Leased | 15,402 | Jun 2036 |
| 916 N Peter Street | 916 N Peters Street, 70116 | Leased | 2,139 | Dec 2031 |
| Oakwood Corporate Center | 401 Whitney Ave, 70056 | Leased | 696 | Feb 2039 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of New Orleans
General soil map unit at the city center: Sharkey-Convent-Commerce
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Somewhat poorly drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- C (slow infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 28.6 cm
- Typical slope
- 1%
- Flooding frequency
- None
- Min. annual water table depth
- 84 cm
Soil Components
- Convent30%
Inceptisols · Fluvaquentic Endoaquepts
- Commerce15%
Inceptisols · Fluvaquentic Endoaquepts
- Sharkey11%
Vertisols · Chromic Epiaquerts
- Convent9%
Inceptisols · Fluvaquentic Endoaquepts
- Sharkey7%
Vertisols · Chromic Epiaquerts
- Vacherie6%
Entisols · Aeric Fluvaquents
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of New Orleans
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Terrytown 3S, La weather station, elevation 10 ft, 3.6 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 92°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 45°F
Annual precipitation
65.9 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 63 | 66 | 73 | 78 | 85 | 90 | 92 | 92 | 89 | 81 | 72 | 65 |
| Avg low °F | 45 | 49 | 54 | 61 | 68 | 74 | 76 | 76 | 73 | 63 | 53 | 48 |
| Precip. in | 5.76 | 4.04 | 5.16 | 5.20 | 4.66 | 6.86 | 7.32 | 6.84 | 6.81 | 3.74 | 4.15 | 5.40 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in New Orleans
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Orleans Parish, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 98.3 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- HurricaneVery High
- LightningVery High
- Cold WaveRelatively High
- Heat WaveRelatively High
- Inland FloodingRelatively High
- HailRelatively Moderate
- Winter WeatherRelatively Moderate
- Coastal FloodingRelatively Moderate
- EarthquakeRelatively Low
- TornadoRelatively Moderate
- Ice StormRelatively Moderate
- DroughtRelatively Low
- WildfireVery Low
- Strong WindRelatively Low
- LandslideVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
New Orleans FAQ
What county is New Orleans in?
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New Orleans, Louisiana is located in Orleans County.
What is the population of New Orleans?
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New Orleans has a population of about 383,997, making it the largest of the 37 Louisiana cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of New Orleans?
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The elevation of New Orleans is approximately 1 feet (0 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in New Orleans?
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ZIP codes for New Orleans include 70112, 70113, 70114, 70115, 70116, 70117, 70118, 70119, 70121, 70122, 70123, 70124, 70125, 70126, 70127, 70128, 70129, 70130, 70131, 70139, 70141, 70142, 70143, 70145, 70146, 70148, 70150, 70151, 70152, 70153, 70154, 70156, 70157, 70158, 70159, 70160, 70161, 70162, 70163, 70164.
What time zone is New Orleans in?
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New Orleans is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
How far is New Orleans from Baton Rouge?
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New Orleans is about 75 miles from Baton Rouge, the capital of Louisiana, in a straight line.
What cities are near New Orleans?
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Cities near New Orleans include Metairie, LA (5 miles); Kenner, LA (11 miles); Mandeville, LA (28 miles); Slidell, LA (28 miles); Covington, LA (37 miles).
Local notes for New Orleans, LA
Questions and local knowledge from people who know the area. Every note is read before it appears here.