Baton Rouge, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70802
East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 27,267
- 1,369/sq mi High-density area
- $34,458
- Median income Below-median income area
- $99,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 24.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
- 3rd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 70802 (Baton Rouge, LA) fell -3.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 241.9 in 2023 to 233.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 70802 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, 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 average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,604. Economic pressure is pronounced: 33.9% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 11.2%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $99,800 (44% below the average Louisiana ZIP), and median rent is $973; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in East Baton Rouge Parish, so 70802 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 70802
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Baton Rouge, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70802.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
159 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
108 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 63
Accommodation and food services
63 establishments
- Retail trade 51
Retail trade
51 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 51
Health care and social assistance
51 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 70802?
27.5
Median Age
46.5%
Male
53.5%
Female
5.6%
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?
$34,458
Median Household Income
-42% vs state ZIP avg
$23,604
Per Capita Income
33.9%
Poverty Rate
11.2%
Unemployment Rate
18.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70802 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Baton Rouge, 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)
$34,458 9th percentile higher than 9% 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
13,868housing units
13,868
Total Housing Units
10,013
Occupied Units
3,855
Vacant Units
2.09
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$99,800
Median Home Value
-44% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 70808
Baton Rouge (70808)
32,504 residents
- 70815
Baton Rouge (70815)
30,075 residents
- 70805
Baton Rouge (70805)
29,909 residents
- 70806
Baton Rouge (70806)
28,706 residents
- 70802
Baton Rouge (70802)
27,267 residents
- 70807
Baton Rouge (70807)
20,377 residents
- 70820
Baton Rouge (70820)
17,222 residents
- 70812 11,206
Baton Rouge (70812)
11,206 residents
- 70803 1,335
Baton Rouge (70803)
1,335 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70802 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70802 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70801
Baton Rouge (70801)
$115,708 median income
- 70808
Baton Rouge (70808)
$69,418 median income
- 70815
Baton Rouge (70815)
$59,254 median income
- 70806
Baton Rouge (70806)
$55,642 median income
- 70820
Baton Rouge (70820)
$47,429 median income
- 70836
Baton Rouge (70836)
$46,976 median income
- 70812 $37,006
Baton Rouge (70812)
$37,006 median income
- 70802 $34,458
Baton Rouge (70802)
$34,458 median income
- 70807 $27,534
Baton Rouge (70807)
$27,534 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70802, 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 (27,267 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 70802 in?
ZIP code 70802 (Baton Rouge) 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 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.
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