ZIP Code 70801
standardBaton Rouge · East Baton Rouge County · Louisiana
ZIP code 70801 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana has a population of 13. The median household income is $115,708, which is 52% above the national average. 73.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 70801 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.3 square miles in Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, Louisiana. The area is home to 13 residents, producing a population density of 39 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 70801 against Louisiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 70801 sits at $115,708 (94% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $94,422. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is — with median rent at $1,680 per month, and 3.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied — a direct signal of whether 70801 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 73.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing East Baton Rouge County, so you can benchmark 70801 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 70801
Top 5 industries — ZIP 70801 (establishments)
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 70801, Baton Rouge, 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
13
Population
0.3
Area (sq mi)
39
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Demographics
39.6
Median Age
19.8%
Male
80.2%
Female
18.8%
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)
Income & Employment
$115,708
Median Household Income
+94% vs state
$94,422
Per Capita Income
0.0%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
Education
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
Housing
254
Total Housing Units
180
Occupied Units
74
Vacant Units
1.07
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,680
Median Rent
1962
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
Local Business Landscape
Census Bureau data shows 202 business establishments in ZIP 70801, employing approximately 2,937 people with a combined annual payroll of $205,972,000.
202
Businesses
2,937
Employees
$206.0M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 65 | 32.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 33 | 16.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 21 | 10.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 19 | 9.4% |
| Information | 12 | 5.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 12 | 5.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 4.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 4.0% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 3.0% |
| Educational services | 4 | 2.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.5% |
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 70801 vs 70802 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70802 | Baton Rouge, LA | 27,267 | 0.6 mi |
| 70803 | Baton Rouge, LA | 1,335 | 2.5 mi |
| 70806 | Baton Rouge, LA | 28,706 | 3.7 mi |
| 70805 | Baton Rouge, LA | 29,909 | 3.1 mi |
| 70820 | Baton Rouge, LA | 17,222 | 5.6 mi |
| 70808 | Baton Rouge, LA | 32,504 | 4.0 mi |
| 70807 | Baton Rouge, LA | 20,377 | 6.6 mi |
| 70815 | Baton Rouge, LA | 30,075 | 7.1 mi |
| 70812 | Baton Rouge, LA | 11,206 | 5.7 mi |
| 70811 | Baton Rouge, LA | 13,676 | 7.0 mi |
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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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