Baton Rouge, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70807
East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 20,377
- 309/sq mi High-density area
- $27,534
- Median income Below-median income area
- $121,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.7%
- 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
- 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 Parish, 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 average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $20,588. Economic pressure is pronounced: 40.7% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 11.0%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $121,100 (32% below the average Louisiana ZIP), and median rent is $940; owner occupancy is 43.2%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in East Baton Rouge Parish, so 70807 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 70807
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Baton Rouge, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70807.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
34 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
26 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
20 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
19 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 11
Health care and social assistance
11 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 70807?
34.6
Median Age
51.9%
Male
48.1%
Female
0.7%
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?
$27,534
Median Household Income
-54% vs state ZIP avg
$20,588
Per Capita Income
40.7%
Poverty Rate
11.0%
Unemployment Rate
24.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70807 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)
$27,534 4th percentile higher than 4% 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
6,479housing units
6,479
Total Housing Units
5,410
Occupied Units
1,069
Vacant Units
2.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$121,100
Median Home Value
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 70805
Baton Rouge (70805)
29,909 residents
- 70806
Baton Rouge (70806)
28,706 residents
- 70802
Baton Rouge (70802)
27,267 residents
- 70791
Zachary (70791)
24,918 residents
- 70807
Baton Rouge (70807)
20,377 residents
- 70714
Baker (70714)
19,803 residents
- 70767
Port Allen (70767)
14,914 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 70807 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70807 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
- 70791
Zachary (70791)
$78,263 median income
- 70767
Port Allen (70767)
$68,384 median income
- 70714
Baker (70714)
$57,608 median income
- 70806
Baton Rouge (70806)
$55,642 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 70807 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70807, 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 (20,377 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 70807 in?
ZIP code 70807 (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 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.
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