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Baton Rouge, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70802

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

27,267
1,369/sq mi
$34,458
Median income
$99,800
Median home value
24.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Baton Rouge pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

3th pct
household income, US ZIPs
10th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,369
people per sq mi
31%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70802 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70802 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, Louisiana, with 27,267 residents across 19.9 square miles, a density of 1,369 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70802 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $34,458 (42% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $23,604. Poverty here runs at 33.9%, with unemployment measured at 11.2%. Median home value sits at $99,800 (44% below the state average), median rent at $973 a month, and owner-occupancy at 30.9%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 27.5, and the average commute is 18 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 70802, plus 6 more within East Baton Rouge County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 70802

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Baton Rouge, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70802.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 70802, Baton Rouge, 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

27,267

Population

19.9

Area (sq mi)

1,369

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70802?

27.5

Median Age

46.5%

Male

53.5%

Female

5.6%

Foreign-Born

White 21.8%
African American 68.2%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

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?

$34,458

Median Household Income

-42% vs state

$23,604

Per Capita Income

33.9%

Poverty Rate

11.2%

Unemployment Rate

18.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70802 ranks nationally

Baton Rouge, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$34,458 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 57.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.7%

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

What does housing look like?

13,868

Total Housing Units

10,013

Occupied Units

3,855

Vacant Units

2.09

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 30.9%
Renter 69.1%

$99,800

Median Home Value

-44% vs state

$973

Median Rent

1965

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

-3.7%

YoY Change (2024)

233

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+133%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70802 have decreased 3.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +133% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -2.5% 223
2021 +3.6% 231
2022 +4.0% 240
2023 +0.9% 242
2024 -3.7% 233

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 653 business establishments in ZIP 70802, employing approximately 10,825 people with a combined annual payroll of $698,279,000.

653

Businesses

10,825

Employees

$698.3M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 159 24.4%
Other services (except public administration) 108 16.5%
Accommodation and food services 63 9.7%
Retail trade 51 7.8%
Health care and social assistance 51 7.8%
Finance and insurance 34 5.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 25 3.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 25 3.8%
Construction 24 3.7%
Transportation and warehousing 22 3.4%
Wholesale trade 19 2.9%
Manufacturing 18 2.8%
Information 17 2.6%
Educational services 14 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 2.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 0.9%
Utilities 3 0.5%

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 70802 vs 70801 →

ZIP 70802 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 70802 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 70802 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 70802 ranks #8 of 9 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
70801 Baton Rouge, LA 13 0.6 mi
70803 Baton Rouge, LA 1,335 2.0 mi
70806 Baton Rouge, LA 28,706 3.2 mi
70805 Baton Rouge, LA 29,909 3.3 mi
70808 Baton Rouge, LA 32,504 3.4 mi
70820 Baton Rouge, LA 17,222 5.2 mi
70815 Baton Rouge, LA 30,075 6.7 mi
70812 Baton Rouge, LA 11,206 5.6 mi
70807 Baton Rouge, LA 20,377 7.1 mi
70836 Baton Rouge, LA 0 6.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in East Baton Rouge County

70816 standard
Baton Rouge, LA
Pop: 43,194
70810 standard
Baton Rouge, LA
Pop: 37,980
70808 standard
Baton Rouge, LA
Pop: 32,504
70817 standard
Baton Rouge, LA
Pop: 31,192
70815 standard
Baton Rouge, LA
Pop: 30,075
70805 standard
Baton Rouge, LA
Pop: 29,909

Related Areas

East Baton Rouge County Baton Rouge, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70802 in? ▼
ZIP code 70802 (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 70802? ▼
ZIP code 70802 in Baton Rouge, LA has a population of 27,267 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70802? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70802 is $34,458, which is 55% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70802? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70802 is $99,800, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70802? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70802 is African American at 68.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70802? ▼
ZIP code 70802 has 653 business establishments employing approximately 10,825 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70802? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70802 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (159), Other services (except public administration) (108), Accommodation and food services (63). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70802? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70802 decreased by 3.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 133%. 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 70802? ▼
In ZIP code 70802, 57.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.7% 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 70802? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70802 is 18.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 70802? ▼
In ZIP code 70802, approximately 30.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 69.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70802? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70802 is 33.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.