Zachary, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70791

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

24,918
80/sq mi
$78,263
Median income
$268,000
Median home value
35.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 70791 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 312.3 square miles in Zachary, East Baton Rouge County, Louisiana. The area is home to 24,918 residents, producing a population density of 80 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 70791 against Louisiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 70791 sits at $78,263 (31% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $43,791. The poverty rate stands at 7.5% and the unemployment rate at 8.6%. On housing, the median home value is $268,000 (51% above the state average) with median rent at $1,439 per month, and 82.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 70791 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 35.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing East Baton Rouge County, so you can benchmark 70791 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 70791

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70791.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

24,918

Population

312.3

Area (sq mi)

80

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70791?

39.5

Median Age

53.1%

Male

46.9%

Female

3.0%

Foreign-Born

White 47.7%
African American 45.1%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

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

$43,791

Per Capita Income

7.5%

Poverty Rate

8.6%

Unemployment Rate

27.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70791 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$78,263 Top 40% higher than 60% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 67.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.8%

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

What does housing look like?

12,489

Total Housing Units

11,809

Occupied Units

680

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.4%
Renter 17.6%

$268,000

Median Home Value

+51% vs state

$1,439

Median Rent

2002

Median Year Built

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

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70791 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 70791 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 70791 ranks #3 of 6 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
70714 Baker, LA 19,803 4.8 mi
70811 Baton Rouge, LA 13,676 8.6 mi
70807 Baton Rouge, LA 20,377 8.2 mi
70777 Slaughter, LA 4,269 7.8 mi
70818 Baton Rouge, LA 9,649 9.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70791 in?
ZIP code 70791 (Zachary) 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 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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