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ZIP 70112 vs ZIP 70002
New Orleans, LA compared to Metairie (LA), LA on twelve public-records dimensions sourced from EPA, FEMA, USDA, FBI, NCES, and county records. Each cell links to the per-ZIP topic page where the source citation and refresh cadence live.
Last verified 2026-05-13 · methodology
Side by side
| Dimension | ZIP 70112 | ZIP 70002 |
|---|---|---|
| Water quality EPA SDWIS | Open water quality for 70112 → | Open water quality for 70002 → |
| Flood zone FEMA NFHL | Open flood zone for 70112 → | Open flood zone for 70002 → |
| Wildfire risk USDA Forest Service | Open wildfire risk for 70112 → | Open wildfire risk for 70002 → |
| Air quality EPA AirNow | Open air quality for 70112 → | Open air quality for 70002 → |
| Crime FBI UCR | Open crime for 70112 → | Open crime for 70002 → |
| Schools NCES Common Core | Open schools for 70112 → | Open schools for 70002 → |
| Radon EPA Radon Zones | Open radon for 70112 → | Open radon for 70002 → |
| Lead pipes EPA LCRR / RTI | Open lead pipes for 70112 → | Open lead pipes for 70002 → |
| Property tax County assessor | Open property tax for 70112 → | Open property tax for 70002 → |
| Deed activity County recorder | Open deed activity for 70112 → | Open deed activity for 70002 → |
| Zoning Municipal planning | Open zoning for 70112 → | Open zoning for 70002 → |
| Sex offender registry NSOPW (deep-link) | Open sex offender registry for 70112 → | Open sex offender registry for 70002 → |
Dimensions populate live as ingestion reaches each source. Every row will link to the primary regulator.
Louisiana context
Hurricanes, subsidence, lead service lines
Louisiana has extensive FEMA AE/VE coverage along the Gulf and Mississippi Delta. Subsidence in southeastern LA accelerates flood risk faster than FIRM panel revisions can capture. New Orleans + Baton Rouge both carry significant LCRR lead-service-line obligations.
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