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Baton Rouge, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70805

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

29,909
1,013/sq mi
$25,397
Median income
$108,500
Median home value
10.8%
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, mixed-tenure area.

1th pct
household income, US ZIPs
12th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,013
people per sq mi
41%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70805 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70805 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, Louisiana, with 29,909 residents across 29.5 square miles, a density of 1,013 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70805 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $25,397 (57% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $17,138. Local economic indicators show a 42.5% poverty rate alongside 13.8% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $108,500 (39% below the state average); renters pay a median of $834 monthly, and 40.5% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.4, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing East Baton Rouge County, so you can benchmark 70805 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 70805

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Baton Rouge, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70805.

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 70805, 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

29,909

Population

29.5

Area (sq mi)

1,013

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 70805?

35.4

Median Age

47.0%

Male

53.0%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 1.6%
African American 94.8%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

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?

$25,397

Median Household Income

-57% vs state

$17,138

Per Capita Income

42.5%

Poverty Rate

13.8%

Unemployment Rate

22.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70805 ranks nationally

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

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

$25,397 1st percentile higher than 1% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 46.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.8%

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

What does housing look like?

11,480

Total Housing Units

9,021

Occupied Units

2,459

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 40.5%
Renter 59.5%

$108,500

Median Home Value

-39% vs state

$834

Median Rent

1968

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

+2.4%

YoY Change (2024)

200

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+100%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70805 have increased 2.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +100% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +13.0% 155
2021 +3.4% 160
2022 +12.1% 180
2023 +8.9% 196
2024 +2.4% 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 435 business establishments in ZIP 70805, employing approximately 8,633 people with a combined annual payroll of $732,290,000.

435

Businesses

8,633

Employees

$732.3M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 129 29.7%
Other services (except public administration) 58 13.3%
Accommodation and food services 43 9.9%
Health care and social assistance 33 7.6%
Wholesale trade 23 5.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 23 5.3%
Manufacturing 21 4.8%
Finance and insurance 19 4.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 3.9%
Construction 16 3.7%
Transportation and warehousing 16 3.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 15 3.5%
Information 7 1.6%
Educational services 7 1.6%
Utilities 5 1.1%

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 70805 vs 70812 →

ZIP 70805 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 70805 ranks #3 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 70805 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 70805 ranks #null 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
70812 Baton Rouge, LA 11,206 3.0 mi
70802 Baton Rouge, LA 27,267 3.3 mi
70801 Baton Rouge, LA 13 3.1 mi
70806 Baton Rouge, LA 28,706 3.4 mi
70811 Baton Rouge, LA 13,676 3.9 mi
70803 Baton Rouge, LA 1,335 5.2 mi
70814 Baton Rouge, LA 14,514 5.4 mi
70808 Baton Rouge, LA 32,504 5.8 mi
70807 Baton Rouge, LA 20,377 4.9 mi
70815 Baton Rouge, LA 30,075 6.0 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
70806 standard
Baton Rouge, LA
Pop: 28,706

Related Areas

East Baton Rouge County Baton Rouge, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70805 in? ▼
ZIP code 70805 (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 70805? ▼
ZIP code 70805 in Baton Rouge, LA has a population of 29,909 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70805? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70805 is $25,397, which is 67% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70805? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70805 is $108,500, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70805? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70805 is African American at 94.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70805? ▼
ZIP code 70805 has 435 business establishments employing approximately 8,633 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70805? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70805 are: Retail trade (129), Other services (except public administration) (58), Accommodation and food services (43). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70805? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70805 increased by 2.4% 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 70805? ▼
In ZIP code 70805, 46.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.8% 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 70805? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70805 is 22.9 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 70805? ▼
In ZIP code 70805, approximately 40.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 59.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70805? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70805 is 42.5% 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.