Name: Zip Code 70130
Address: New Orleans

About the neighborhood

The neighborhood of Zip Code 70130 offers convenient access to numerous businesses and essential services, making daily errands straightforward. Its flat terrain supports extensive cycling paths, providing excellent transportation options alongside nearby highways that connect effortlessly throughout the area. Education needs are well served through a blend of public and private elementary and high schools located throughout the community. Food shopping options abound with around twenty grocery stores, many concentrated along Saint Louis Street, supplemented by a variety of appealing restaurants and cafes. The area features over one hundred bars, particularly vibrant on St Peter Street, complemented by close proximity to about twenty green spaces for outdoor recreation. Residential options include a range of apartment buildings and homes, predominantly dating from the pre-1960s period, offering diverse housing choices that cater to many preferences.

Characteristics

Transportation

Zip Code 70130 will draw house buyers who appreciate residing in a compact community since it is very accommodating to pedestrians; many daily errands can be run without needing to resort to a car, and there are also countless businesses nearby. This postal code is also a fairly convenient area for bike riders. More precisely, there are not many elevation changes to challenge cyclists. Zip Code 70130 is fairly car friendly. Many real estate listings are a rather short drive from the nearest highway, and it is easy to find a place to park. On the other hand, commuting by public transit is occasionally difficult in Zip Code 70130. Nonetheless, the postal code is served by around 30 bus lines, and it is very convenient to reach a nearby bus stop from most residences.

Services

It is very easy to get to both a general and a specialty grocery store without a vehicle from most houses for sale in this postal code. Likewise, with 700-odd restaurants and cafes in Zip Code 70130, there is almost always a place to get some food or drink just around the corner, for instance on Decatur Street. It is also a short trip to a very good choice of clothing stores. In terms of education, locals will appreciate that no matter where their house is located in Zip Code 70130, primary as well as high schools are nearby. Besides public schools, there are private elementary and high schools.

Character

Zip Code 70130 has a character that appeals to a fairly diverse group of people. There are numerous dynamic parts in this postal code to visit. Even though relatively few entertainment venues can be found nearby, there are often many people around, and with its over 250 bars, there are options for nighttime activities. Bourbon Street in particular offers a vast selection of bars. Zip Code 70130 is fairly good for those who prefer quiet areas, as the streets are quite calm, although that is not the case closer to the railway line. It is easy to access public green spaces from the majority of locations within the postal code since there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to enjoy.

Car friendly5.4

Arteries nearby, but traffic congestion and parking problems are possible

Cycling friendly6.4

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly8.4

Large number of pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a few minutes' walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is typically practical

Transit friendly4.6

Transit is available for most trips

Restaurants9.0

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Groceries8.6

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk