Greenwell Springs, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70739
East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,486
- 99/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $106,671
- Median income Above-median income area
- $314,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 32.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 70739 (Greenwell Springs, LA) fell -1.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 219.5 in 2023 to 216.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 70739 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Greenwell Springs, East Baton Rouge Parish, 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 average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,300. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.3% and unemployment is 2.1%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $314,400 (78% above the average Louisiana ZIP), while 92.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,331.
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. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in East Baton Rouge Parish, so 70739 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Construction
Construction
45 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
26 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 15
Professional, scientific, and technical services
15 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 15
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
15 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 15
Health care and social assistance
15 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 70739?
37.4
Median Age
54.2%
Male
45.8%
Female
1.3%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$44,300
Per Capita Income
3.3%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
30.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70739 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Greenwell Springs, LA household income vs. every Louisiana ZIP code
Median household income among 457 reporting Louisiana ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$106,671 Top 4% higher than 96% of 457 Louisiana ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,442housing units
5,442
Total Housing Units
5,125
Occupied Units
317
Vacant Units
2.90
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$314,400
Median Home Value
+78% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 70739 vs 70770 →
ZIP 70739 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70815
Baton Rouge (70815)
30,075 residents
- 70706
Denham Springs (70706)
20,752 residents
- 70814
Baton Rouge (70814)
14,514 residents
- 70811
Baton Rouge (70811)
13,676 residents
- 70739
Greenwell Springs (70739)
12,486 residents
- 70812 11,206
Baton Rouge (70812)
11,206 residents
- 70818 9,649
Baton Rouge (70818)
9,649 residents
- 70819 5,040
Baton Rouge (70819)
5,040 residents
- 70777 4,269
Slaughter (70777)
4,269 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70739 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70739 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70739
Greenwell Springs (70739)
$106,671 median income
- 70770
Pride (70770)
$92,311 median income
- 70706
Denham Springs (70706)
$91,070 median income
- 70777
Slaughter (70777)
$85,550 median income
- 70818
Baton Rouge (70818)
$78,432 median income
- 70819
Baton Rouge (70819)
$73,561 median income
- 70815
Baton Rouge (70815)
$59,254 median income
- 70814
Baton Rouge (70814)
$51,529 median income
- 70811
Baton Rouge (70811)
$45,523 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70739, both outside LA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (12,486 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What parish is ZIP code 70739 in?
ZIP code 70739 (Greenwell Springs) is located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. East Baton Rouge Parish 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.
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