About the neighborhood

Zip Code 70032 offers a peaceful neighborhood with a relaxed atmosphere and low traffic noise levels. Its predominantly single detached homes, mostly built around 1959, provide classic charm and spacious designs with two and three bedrooms. The area features several well-distributed parks, such as Chalmette Battlefield and National Cemetery, providing many opportunities to connect with nature nearby. Primary schools are conveniently accessible within the postal code, adding to the community’s ease of access to education. While limited in restaurant options, grocery stores and essential services remain available with straightforward car access and generally easy parking throughout the neighborhood.

Characteristics

Transportation

This postal code is reasonably car friendly. It is especially convenient to park. However, the public transit service in Zip Code 70032 is not very frequent. Thankfully, residents are served by a few bus lines, and the nearest bus stop is usually very close by. This postal code is not especially bike-friendly as the bicycling network is not very extensive. Thankfully, it is an even ride to most destinations. Traveling as a pedestrian is also not particularly practical for property owners in Zip Code 70032 since running day-to-day errands is sometimes difficult without needing to resort to a car.

Services

It is a rather short distance to access primary schools from anywhere in Zip Code 70032. In contrast, there are only a few high schools and therefore they can be a long trip away. Residents have the option of public and private schools at both the elementary and secondary school level. With regards to eating, it is convenient to access the closest supermarket as a pedestrian in this postal code. In addition, Zip Code 70032 is a fairly good place in which to eat out, and home buyers benefit from a few cafes as well.

Character

No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a postal code, Zip Code 70032 is a good option. Although the atmosphere is not the most lively in this postal code finding one of the approximately 10 bars is very easy because they are generally located around the corner. The noise levels in Zip Code 70032 are very low, as the streets are usually very tranquil. It is easy to reach parks from most locations within the postal code since there are a few of them close by for residents to explore.

Car friendly7.8

Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly4.8

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly4.0

Some pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is occasionally practical

Transit friendly2.6

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants5.0

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries5.8

Variety of groceries within a short drive