Baton Rouge, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70806
East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 28,706
- 1,249/sq mi High-density area
- $55,642
- Median income Below-median income area
- $325,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 40.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Baton Rouge pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 22nd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 70806 (Baton Rouge, LA) rose +3.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 223.6 in 2023 to 231.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 70806 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, 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 average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,674. The poverty rate is 23.4%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $325,100 (84% above the average Louisiana ZIP), with only 43.0% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,034.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in East Baton Rouge Parish, so 70806 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 70806
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Baton Rouge, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70806.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
222 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
214 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
150 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
113 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
100 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 70806?
34.4
Median Age
46.0%
Male
54.0%
Female
4.2%
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?
$55,642
Median Household Income
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$40,674
Per Capita Income
23.4%
Poverty Rate
9.9%
Unemployment Rate
19.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70806 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)
$55,642 47th percentile higher than 47% 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
14,889housing units
14,889
Total Housing Units
12,180
Occupied Units
2,709
Vacant Units
2.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$325,100
Median Home Value
+84% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 70806 vs 70802 →
ZIP 70806 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
- 70814
Baton Rouge (70814)
14,514 residents
- 70811
Baton Rouge (70811)
13,676 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 70806 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70806 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
- 70836
Baton Rouge (70836)
$46,976 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
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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70806, 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 (28,706 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 70806 in?
ZIP code 70806 (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 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.
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