ZIP Code 70719

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Brusly · West Baton Rouge County · Louisiana

ZIP code 70719 in Brusly, Louisiana has a population of 4,460. The median household income is $105,522, which is 38% above the national average. Median home value is $233,100, 16% below the US average. 23.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 70719 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 42.1 square miles in Brusly, West Baton Rouge County, Louisiana. The area is home to 4,460 residents, producing a population density of 106 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 70719 against Louisiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 70719 sits at $105,522 (77% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $34,753. The poverty rate stands at 5.2% and the unemployment rate at 13.2%. On housing, the median home value is $233,100 (32% above the state average) with median rent at $1,097 per month, and 80.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied — a direct signal of whether 70719 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.6, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing West Baton Rouge County, so you can benchmark 70719 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data — no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 70719

Top 5 industries — ZIP 70719 (establishments)

Top 5 industries — ZIP 70719 (establishments) Horizontal bar chart of the top 5 items by value (establishments). Top 5 industries — ZIP 70719 (establishments) Top 5 1. Accommodation and food services 14 2. Construction 7 3. Finance and insurance 7 4. Retail trade 6 5. Health care and social assistanc 5 Top 5 NAICS sectors by establishment count in ZIP 70719. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 70719, Brusly, LA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

4,460

Population

42.1

Area (sq mi)

106

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Demographics

30.6

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

3.5%

Foreign-Born

White 51.0%
African American 35.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.1%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

Income & Employment

$105,522

Median Household Income

+77% vs state

$34,753

Per Capita Income

5.2%

Poverty Rate

13.2%

Unemployment Rate

21.6 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

Education

High School Graduate or Higher 60.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

Housing

1,789

Total Housing Units

1,629

Occupied Units

160

Vacant Units

2.98

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.7%
Renter 19.3%

$233,100

Median Home Value

+32% vs state

$1,097

Median Rent

1989

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

Home Value Trends

FHFA House Price Index — annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+9.7%

YoY Change (2023)

186

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+86%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70719 have increased 9.7% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +86% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +5.8% 168
2020 -1.3% 166
2021 +6.4% 177
2022 -4.3% 169
2023 +9.7% 186

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

Local Business Landscape

Census Bureau data shows 58 business establishments in ZIP 70719, employing approximately 643 people with a combined annual payroll of $19,352,000.

58

Businesses

643

Employees

$19.4M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 14 24.1%
Construction 7 12.1%
Finance and insurance 7 12.1%
Retail trade 6 10.3%
Health care and social assistance 5 8.6%
Other services (except public administration) 5 8.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 5.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
70710 Addis, LA 3,593 2.4 mi
70820 Baton Rouge, LA 17,222 6.3 mi
70767 Port Allen, LA 14,914 7.0 mi
70803 Baton Rouge, LA 1,335 7.2 mi
70808 Baton Rouge, LA 32,504 9.0 mi
70801 Baton Rouge, LA 13 8.0 mi
70802 Baton Rouge, LA 27,267 8.1 mi
70740 Grosse Tete, LA 1,305 9.0 mi
70780 Sunshine, LA 1,015 9.1 mi
70805 Baton Rouge, LA 29,909 10.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70719 in?
ZIP code 70719 (Brusly) is located in West Baton Rouge County, Louisiana. West Baton Rouge County contains multiple ZIP codes — see the full list at /counties/west-baton-rouge-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70719?
ZIP code 70719 in Brusly, LA has a population of 4,460 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70719?
The median household income in ZIP 70719 is $105,522, which is 38% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70719?
The median home value in ZIP 70719 is $233,100, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70719?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70719 is White at 51.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70719?
ZIP code 70719 has 58 business establishments employing approximately 643 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70719?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70719 are: Accommodation and food services (14), Construction (7), Finance and insurance (7). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70719?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70719 increased by 9.7% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 86%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 70719?
In ZIP code 70719, 60.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 70719?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70719 is 21.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 70719?
In ZIP code 70719, approximately 80.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70719?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70719 is 5.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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