Baton Rouge, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70805
East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 29,909
- 1,013/sq mi High-density area
- $25,397
- Median income Below-median income area
- $108,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 10.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-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, mixed-tenure area.
- 1st 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 70805 (Baton Rouge, LA) rose +2.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 195.5 in 2023 to 200.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 70805 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, 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 average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $17,138. Economic pressure is pronounced: 42.5% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 13.8%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $108,500 (39% below the average Louisiana ZIP), and median rent is $834; owner occupancy is 40.5%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in East Baton Rouge Parish, so 70805 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 70805
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Baton Rouge, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70805.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
129 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
58 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 43
Accommodation and food services
43 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 33
Health care and social assistance
33 establishments
- Wholesale trade 23
Wholesale trade
23 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 70805?
35.4
Median Age
47.0%
Male
53.0%
Female
1.2%
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?
$25,397
Median Household Income
-57% vs state ZIP avg
$17,138
Per Capita Income
42.5%
Poverty Rate
13.8%
Unemployment Rate
22.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70805 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)
$25,397 3rd percentile higher than 3% 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
11,480housing units
11,480
Total Housing Units
9,021
Occupied Units
2,459
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$108,500
Median Home Value
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 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
- 70814
Baton Rouge (70814)
14,514 residents
- 70811
Baton Rouge (70811)
13,676 residents
- 70812 11,206
Baton Rouge (70812)
11,206 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70805 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70805 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
- 70814
Baton Rouge (70814)
$51,529 median income
- 70811 $45,523
Baton Rouge (70811)
$45,523 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 70805 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70805, 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 (29,909 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 70805 in?
ZIP code 70805 (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 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.
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