PlainZIP

Baton Rouge, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70806

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

28,706
1,249/sq mi
$55,642
Median income
$325,100
Median home value
40.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Baton Rouge pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

22th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 30%
home value, US ZIPs
1,249
people per sq mi
43%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70806 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70806 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, Louisiana, with 28,706 residents across 23.0 square miles, a density of 1,249 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70806 reports a modest median household income of $55,642 (7% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $40,674. Poverty here runs at 23.4%, with unemployment measured at 9.9%. On housing, the median home value is $325,100 (84% above the state average) with median rent at $1,034 per month, and 43.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.4, and the average commute is 19 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 70806, 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 70806

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Baton Rouge, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70806.

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 70806, 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

28,706

Population

23.0

Area (sq mi)

1,249

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70806?

34.4

Median Age

46.0%

Male

54.0%

Female

4.2%

Foreign-Born

White 48.3%
African American 38.3%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

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?

$55,642

Median Household Income

-7% vs state

$40,674

Per Capita Income

23.4%

Poverty Rate

9.9%

Unemployment Rate

19.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70806 ranks nationally

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

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

$55,642 22nd percentile higher than 22% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $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 67.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.6%

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

What does housing look like?

14,889

Total Housing Units

12,180

Occupied Units

2,709

Vacant Units

2.27

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 43.0%
Renter 57.0%

$325,100

Median Home Value

+84% vs state

$1,034

Median Rent

1973

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

+3.4%

YoY Change (2024)

231

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+131%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70806 have increased 3.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +131% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.2% 202
2021 +5.4% 212
2022 +8.0% 229
2023 -2.5% 224
2024 +3.4% 231

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 1,206 business establishments in ZIP 70806, employing approximately 18,810 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,025,748,000.

1,206

Businesses

18,810

Employees

$1.0B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 222 18.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 214 17.7%
Retail trade 150 12.4%
Other services (except public administration) 113 9.4%
Finance and insurance 100 8.3%
Accommodation and food services 95 7.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 69 5.7%
Construction 51 4.2%
Wholesale trade 42 3.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 40 3.3%
Manufacturing 27 2.2%
Educational services 26 2.2%
Transportation and warehousing 18 1.5%
Information 14 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 14 1.2%
Utilities 5 0.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 0.4%

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 70806 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 70806 ranks #4 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 70806 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 70806 ranks #4 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
70802 Baton Rouge, LA 27,267 3.2 mi
70808 Baton Rouge, LA 32,504 3.2 mi
70801 Baton Rouge, LA 13 3.7 mi
70815 Baton Rouge, LA 30,075 3.5 mi
70812 Baton Rouge, LA 11,206 3.7 mi
70805 Baton Rouge, LA 29,909 3.4 mi
70803 Baton Rouge, LA 1,335 3.9 mi
70811 Baton Rouge, LA 13,676 5.8 mi
70836 Baton Rouge, LA 0 4.5 mi
70814 Baton Rouge, LA 14,514 4.2 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 70806 in? ▼
ZIP code 70806 (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 70806? ▼
ZIP code 70806 in Baton Rouge, LA has a population of 28,706 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70806? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70806 is $55,642, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70806? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70806 is $325,100, which is 17% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70806? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70806 is White at 48.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70806? ▼
ZIP code 70806 has 1,206 business establishments employing approximately 18,810 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70806? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70806 are: Health care and social assistance (222), Professional, scientific, and technical services (214), Retail trade (150). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70806? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70806 increased by 3.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 131%. 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 70806? ▼
In ZIP code 70806, 67.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.6% 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 70806? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70806 is 19.0 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 70806? ▼
In ZIP code 70806, approximately 43.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 57.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70806? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70806 is 23.4% 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.