PlainZIP

Baton Rouge, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70807

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

20,377
309/sq mi
$27,534
Median income
$121,100
Median home value
11.7%
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
17th pct
home value, US ZIPs
309
people per sq mi
43%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70807 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70807 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, Louisiana, with 20,377 residents across 66.1 square miles, a density of 309 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70807 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $27,534 (54% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $20,588. 40.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 11.0%. Housing costs here run $121,100 for a typical home value (32% below the state average), with rent averaging $940 a month; 43.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.6, and the average commute is 25 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing East Baton Rouge County, letting you compare 70807 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 70807

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Baton Rouge, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70807.

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 70807, 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

20,377

Population

66.1

Area (sq mi)

309

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 70807?

34.6

Median Age

51.9%

Male

48.1%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 2.7%
African American 88.6%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

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?

$27,534

Median Household Income

-54% vs state

$20,588

Per Capita Income

40.7%

Poverty Rate

11.0%

Unemployment Rate

24.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70807 ranks nationally

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

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

$27,534 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

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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 48.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.7%

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

What does housing look like?

6,479

Total Housing Units

5,410

Occupied Units

1,069

Vacant Units

2.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 43.2%
Renter 56.8%

$121,100

Median Home Value

-32% vs state

$940

Median Rent

1966

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 176 business establishments in ZIP 70807, employing approximately 3,000 people with a combined annual payroll of $157,567,000.

176

Businesses

3,000

Employees

$157.6M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 34 19.3%
Retail trade 26 14.8%
Other services (except public administration) 20 11.4%
Accommodation and food services 19 10.8%
Health care and social assistance 11 6.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 5.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 5.7%
Manufacturing 9 5.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 5.1%
Wholesale trade 7 4.0%
Finance and insurance 5 2.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 2.8%
Educational services 4 2.3%
Information 3 1.7%

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 70807 vs 70811 →

ZIP 70807 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 70807 ranks #5 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 70807 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 70807 ranks #9 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
70811 Baton Rouge, LA 13,676 5.7 mi
70805 Baton Rouge, LA 29,909 4.9 mi
70801 Baton Rouge, LA 13 6.6 mi
70714 Baker, LA 19,803 5.8 mi
70802 Baton Rouge, LA 27,267 7.1 mi
70812 Baton Rouge, LA 11,206 6.7 mi
70803 Baton Rouge, LA 1,335 9.1 mi
70791 Zachary, LA 24,918 8.2 mi
70806 Baton Rouge, LA 28,706 8.3 mi
70767 Port Allen, LA 14,914 8.2 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 70807 in? ▼
ZIP code 70807 (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 70807? ▼
ZIP code 70807 in Baton Rouge, LA has a population of 20,377 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70807? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70807 is $27,534, which is 64% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70807? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70807 is $121,100, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70807? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70807 is African American at 88.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70807? ▼
ZIP code 70807 has 176 business establishments employing approximately 3,000 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70807? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70807 are: Transportation and warehousing (34), Retail trade (26), Other services (except public administration) (20). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 70807? ▼
In ZIP code 70807, 48.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.7% 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 70807? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70807 is 24.7 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 70807? ▼
In ZIP code 70807, approximately 43.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 56.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70807? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70807 is 40.7% 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.