PlainZIP

Baton Rouge, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70808

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

32,504
1,039/sq mi
$69,418
Median income
$409,900
Median home value
67.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Baton Rouge pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

46th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 20%
home value, US ZIPs
1,039
people per sq mi
56%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70808 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70808 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, Louisiana, with 32,504 residents across 31.3 square miles, a density of 1,039 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70808 reports a modest median household income of $69,418 (16% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $57,635. Local economic indicators show a 19.9% poverty rate alongside 4.4% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $409,900 (131% above the state average) with median rent at $1,352 per month, and 55.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 67.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.5, and the average commute is 18 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 70808, 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 70808

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Baton Rouge, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70808.

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 70808, 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

32,504

Population

31.3

Area (sq mi)

1,039

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70808?

31.5

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

8.1%

Foreign-Born

White 67.5%
African American 18.2%
Asian 4.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%

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?

$69,418

Median Household Income

+16% vs state

$57,635

Per Capita Income

19.9%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

18.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70808 ranks nationally

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

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

$69,418 46th percentile higher than 46% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 77.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 67.6%

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

What does housing look like?

18,606

Total Housing Units

15,931

Occupied Units

2,675

Vacant Units

2.18

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 55.5%
Renter 44.5%

$409,900

Median Home Value

+131% vs state

$1,352

Median Rent

1980

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

+2.8%

YoY Change (2024)

219

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+119%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70808 have increased 2.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +119% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.2% 192
2021 +4.5% 201
2022 +7.4% 216
2023 -1.2% 213
2024 +2.8% 219

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 1,197 business establishments in ZIP 70808, employing approximately 23,596 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,405,032,000.

1,197

Businesses

23,596

Employees

$1.4B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 222 18.6%
Health care and social assistance 201 16.8%
Accommodation and food services 174 14.5%
Retail trade 128 10.7%
Other services (except public administration) 105 8.8%
Finance and insurance 93 7.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 67 5.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 54 4.5%
Construction 46 3.8%
Wholesale trade 21 1.8%
Educational services 20 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 19 1.6%
Information 15 1.3%
Manufacturing 8 0.7%
Transportation and warehousing 8 0.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 8 0.7%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 4 0.3%

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 70808 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 70808 ranks #2 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 70808 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 70808 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
70803 Baton Rouge, LA 1,335 2.2 mi
70806 Baton Rouge, LA 28,706 3.2 mi
70836 Baton Rouge, LA 0 3.3 mi
70802 Baton Rouge, LA 27,267 3.4 mi
70820 Baton Rouge, LA 17,222 3.6 mi
70809 Baton Rouge, LA 25,050 4.3 mi
70801 Baton Rouge, LA 13 4.0 mi
70805 Baton Rouge, LA 29,909 5.8 mi
70810 Baton Rouge, LA 37,980 5.5 mi
70815 Baton Rouge, LA 30,075 5.7 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
70817 standard
Baton Rouge, LA
Pop: 31,192
70815 standard
Baton Rouge, LA
Pop: 30,075
70805 standard
Baton Rouge, LA
Pop: 29,909
70806 standard
Baton Rouge, LA
Pop: 28,706

Related Areas

East Baton Rouge County Baton Rouge, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70808 in? ▼
ZIP code 70808 (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 70808? ▼
ZIP code 70808 in Baton Rouge, LA has a population of 32,504 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70808? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70808 is $69,418, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70808? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70808 is $409,900, which is 47% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70808? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70808 is White at 67.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70808? ▼
ZIP code 70808 has 1,197 business establishments employing approximately 23,596 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70808? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70808 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (222), Health care and social assistance (201), Accommodation and food services (174). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70808? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70808 increased by 2.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 119%. 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 70808? ▼
In ZIP code 70808, 77.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 67.6% 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 70808? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70808 is 18.1 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 70808? ▼
In ZIP code 70808, approximately 55.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70808? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70808 is 19.9% 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.