ZIP Code 70801

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Baton 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)

Top 5 industries — ZIP 70801 (establishments) Horizontal bar chart of the top 5 items by value (establishments). Top 5 industries — ZIP 70801 (establishments) Top 5 1. Professional, scientific, and te 65 2. Accommodation and food services 33 3. Finance and insurance 21 4. Other services (except public ad 19 5. Information 12 Top 5 NAICS sectors by establishment count in ZIP 70801. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP).

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

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ZIP Type

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Demographics

39.6

Median Age

19.8%

Male

80.2%

Female

18.8%

Foreign-Born

White 50.0%
African American 31.3%
Asian 18.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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

High School Graduate or Higher 83.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 73.4%

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

Owner 3.9%
Renter 96.1%

$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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70801 in?
ZIP code 70801 (Baton Rouge) 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 70801?
ZIP code 70801 in Baton Rouge, LA has a population of 13 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70801?
The median household income in ZIP 70801 is $115,708, which is 52% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70801?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70801 is White at 50.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70801?
ZIP code 70801 has 202 business establishments employing approximately 2,937 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70801?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70801 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (65), Accommodation and food services (33), Finance and insurance (21). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 70801?
In ZIP code 70801, 83.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 73.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 70801?
In ZIP code 70801, approximately 3.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 96.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

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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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