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Greenwell Springs, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70739

East Baton Rouge County, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

12,486
99/sq mi
$106,671
Median income
$314,400
Median home value
32.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Greenwell Springs pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 15%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 31%
home value, US ZIPs
99
people per sq mi
93%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70739 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70739 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Greenwell Springs, East Baton Rouge County, Louisiana, home to 12,486 residents across 126.1 square miles, a density of 99 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70739 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $106,671 (79% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $44,300. 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.1%. The typical home here is valued at $314,400 (78% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,331 monthly, and 92.8% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.4, and the average commute is 30 minutes. Beyond these figures, 9 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing East Baton Rouge County, letting you compare 70739 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 70739

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Greenwell Springs, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70739.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 70739, Greenwell Springs, LA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

12,486

Population

126.1

Area (sq mi)

99

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70739?

37.4

Median Age

54.2%

Male

45.8%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 78.4%
African American 7.5%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%

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)

How much do residents earn?

$106,671

Median Household Income

+79% vs state

$44,300

Per Capita Income

3.3%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

30.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70739 ranks nationally

Greenwell Springs, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$106,671 Top 15% higher than 85% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.5%

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

What does housing look like?

5,442

Total Housing Units

5,125

Occupied Units

317

Vacant Units

2.90

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.8%
Renter 7.2%

$314,400

Median Home Value

+78% vs state

$1,331

Median Rent

1992

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

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

-1.6%

YoY Change (2024)

216

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+116%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70739 have decreased 1.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +116% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.3% 177
2021 +4.2% 185
2022 +11.9% 207
2023 +6.1% 219
2024 -1.6% 216

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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 183 business establishments in ZIP 70739, employing approximately 1,598 people with a combined annual payroll of $77,768,000.

183

Businesses

1,598

Employees

$77.8M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 45 24.6%
Other services (except public administration) 26 14.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 15 8.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 15 8.2%
Health care and social assistance 15 8.2%
Retail trade 13 7.1%
Finance and insurance 13 7.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 12 6.6%
Manufacturing 11 6.0%
Accommodation and food services 7 3.8%
Wholesale trade 5 2.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 2.2%

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 70739 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70739 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 70739 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 70739 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
70770 Pride, LA 2,923 3.9 mi
70706 Denham Springs, LA 20,752 4.2 mi
70818 Baton Rouge, LA 9,649 6.1 mi
70819 Baton Rouge, LA 5,040 8.9 mi
70814 Baton Rouge, LA 14,514 9.7 mi
70811 Baton Rouge, LA 13,676 9.8 mi
70812 Baton Rouge, LA 11,206 10.7 mi
70815 Baton Rouge, LA 30,075 11.4 mi
70777 Slaughter, LA 4,269 11.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in East Baton Rouge County

70816 standard
Baton Rouge, LA
Pop: 43,194
70810 standard
Baton Rouge, LA
Pop: 37,980
70808 standard
Baton Rouge, LA
Pop: 32,504
70817 standard
Baton Rouge, LA
Pop: 31,192
70815 standard
Baton Rouge, LA
Pop: 30,075
70805 standard
Baton Rouge, LA
Pop: 29,909

Related Areas

East Baton Rouge County Greenwell Springs, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70739 in? ▼
ZIP code 70739 (Greenwell Springs) is located in East Baton Rouge County, Louisiana. East Baton Rouge County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/east-baton-rouge-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70739? ▼
ZIP code 70739 in Greenwell Springs, LA has a population of 12,486 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70739? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70739 is $106,671, which is 40% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70739? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70739 is $314,400, which is 13% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70739? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70739 is White at 78.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70739? ▼
ZIP code 70739 has 183 business establishments employing approximately 1,598 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70739? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70739 are: Construction (45), Other services (except public administration) (26), Professional, scientific, and technical services (15). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70739? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70739 decreased by 1.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 116%. 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 70739? ▼
In ZIP code 70739, 65.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.5% 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 70739? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70739 is 30.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 70739? ▼
In ZIP code 70739, approximately 92.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70739? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70739 is 3.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.