Zachary, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70791
East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 24,918
- 80/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $78,263
- Median income Near-median income area
- $268,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 35.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Zachary pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 40%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 39%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 80
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70791 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 70791 (Zachary, LA) rose +7.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 186.6 in 2023 to 200.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 70791 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Zachary, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, with 24,918 residents across 312.3 square miles, a density of 80 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 70791 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,263 (31% above the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,791. The poverty rate is 7.5%, with unemployment at 8.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $268,000 (51% above the average Louisiana ZIP), while 82.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,439.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in East Baton Rouge Parish, so 70791 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 70791
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Zachary, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70791.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
77 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
76 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
64 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
52 establishments
- Construction
Construction
47 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 70791, Zachary, 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
24,918
Population
312.3
Area (sq mi)
80
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 70791?
39.5
Median Age
53.1%
Male
46.9%
Female
3.0%
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?
$78,263
Median Household Income
+31% vs state ZIP avg
$43,791
Per Capita Income
7.5%
Poverty Rate
8.6%
Unemployment Rate
27.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70791 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Zachary, 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)
$78,263 Top 19% higher than 81% 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
12,489housing units
12,489
Total Housing Units
11,809
Occupied Units
680
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$268,000
Median Home Value
+51% vs state ZIP avg
$1,439
Median Rent
2002
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
+7.2%
YoY Change (2024)
200
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+100%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 70791 have increased 7.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +100% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.1% | 167 |
| 2021 | +4.4% | 174 |
| 2022 | +10.7% | 193 |
| 2023 | -3.1% | 187 |
| 2024 | +7.2% | 200 |
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 496 business establishments in ZIP 70791, employing approximately 6,710 people with a combined annual payroll of $332,587,000.
496
Businesses
6,710
Employees
$332.6M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 77 | 15.5% |
| Retail trade | 76 | 15.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 64 | 12.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 52 | 10.5% |
| Construction | 47 | 9.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 46 | 9.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 35 | 7.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 24 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 17 | 3.4% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 2.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 2.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 1.8% |
| Information | 8 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.2% |
| Utilities | 4 | 0.8% |
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 70791 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70791
Zachary (70791)
24,918 residents
- 70807
Baton Rouge (70807)
20,377 residents
- 70714
Baker (70714)
19,803 residents
- 70811
Baton Rouge (70811)
13,676 residents
- 70818 9,649
Baton Rouge (70818)
9,649 residents
- 70777 4,269
Slaughter (70777)
4,269 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70791 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70791 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70777
Slaughter (70777)
$85,550 median income
- 70818
Baton Rouge (70818)
$78,432 median income
- 70791
Zachary (70791)
$78,263 median income
- 70714
Baker (70714)
$57,608 median income
- 70811
Baton Rouge (70811)
$45,523 median income
- 70807 $27,534
Baton Rouge (70807)
$27,534 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 70791 ranks #3 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70791, 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 (24,918 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 70791 in?
ZIP code 70791 (Zachary) 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 70791?
ZIP code 70791 in Zachary, LA has a population of 24,918 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70791?
The median household income in ZIP 70791 is $78,263, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70791?
The median home value in ZIP 70791 is $268,000, which is 4% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70791?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70791 is White at 47.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70791?
ZIP code 70791 has 496 business establishments employing approximately 6,710 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70791?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70791 are: Health care and social assistance (77), Retail trade (76), Other services (except public administration) (64). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70791?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70791 increased by 7.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 100%. 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 70791?
In ZIP code 70791, 67.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.8% 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 70791?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70791 is 27.9 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 70791?
In ZIP code 70791, approximately 82.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70791?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70791 is 7.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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