Baton Rouge, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70809
East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 25,050
- 652/sq mi High-density area
- $79,967
- Median income Near-median income area
- $324,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 57.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Baton Rouge pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 38%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 30%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 652
- people per sq mi
- 54%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70809 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 70809 (Baton Rouge, LA) rose +2.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 206.5 in 2023 to 210.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 70809 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, with 25,050 residents across 38.4 square miles, a density of 652 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 70809 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,967 (34% above the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $55,581. The poverty rate is 10.0%, with unemployment at 2.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $324,000 (83% above the average Louisiana ZIP) and median rent is $1,437; 54.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 57.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.3, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in East Baton Rouge Parish, so 70809 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 70809
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Baton Rouge, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70809.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
364 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
258 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
214 establishments
- Construction
Construction
180 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
178 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 70809, 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
25,050
Population
38.4
Area (sq mi)
652
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 70809?
36.3
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
7.4%
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?
$79,967
Median Household Income
+34% vs state ZIP avg
$55,581
Per Capita Income
10.0%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
20.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70809 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)
$79,967 Top 17% higher than 83% 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
13,754housing units
13,754
Total Housing Units
11,537
Occupied Units
2,217
Vacant Units
2.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$324,000
Median Home Value
+83% vs state ZIP avg
$1,437
Median Rent
1992
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
+2.1%
YoY Change (2024)
211
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+111%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 70809 have increased 2.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +111% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -1.0% | 170 |
| 2021 | +6.9% | 182 |
| 2022 | +7.6% | 196 |
| 2023 | +5.3% | 206 |
| 2024 | +2.1% | 211 |
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 2,044 business establishments in ZIP 70809, employing approximately 73,058 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,785,412,000.
2,044
Businesses
73,058
Employees
$4.8B
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 364 | 17.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 258 | 12.6% |
| Retail trade | 214 | 10.5% |
| Construction | 180 | 8.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 178 | 8.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 170 | 8.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 149 | 7.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 135 | 6.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 110 | 5.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 104 | 5.1% |
| Manufacturing | 47 | 2.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 32 | 1.6% |
| Information | 30 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 29 | 1.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 18 | 0.9% |
| Educational services | 16 | 0.8% |
| Utilities | 4 | 0.2% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 0.1% |
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 70809 vs 70836 →
ZIP 70809 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70816
Baton Rouge (70816)
43,194 residents
- 70810
Baton Rouge (70810)
37,980 residents
- 70808
Baton Rouge (70808)
32,504 residents
- 70817
Baton Rouge (70817)
31,192 residents
- 70815
Baton Rouge (70815)
30,075 residents
- 70806
Baton Rouge (70806)
28,706 residents
- 70809
Baton Rouge (70809)
25,050 residents
- 70820 17,222
Baton Rouge (70820)
17,222 residents
- 70814 14,514
Baton Rouge (70814)
14,514 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70809 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70809 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70817
Baton Rouge (70817)
$102,639 median income
- 70810
Baton Rouge (70810)
$92,098 median income
- 70809
Baton Rouge (70809)
$79,967 median income
- 70808
Baton Rouge (70808)
$69,418 median income
- 70816
Baton Rouge (70816)
$67,353 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
- 70820
Baton Rouge (70820)
$47,429 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 70809 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70836 | Baton Rouge, LA | 0 | 1.1 mi |
| 70810 | Baton Rouge, LA | 37,980 | 3.4 mi |
| 70815 | Baton Rouge, LA | 30,075 | 4.3 mi |
| 70808 | Baton Rouge, LA | 32,504 | 4.3 mi |
| 70816 | Baton Rouge, LA | 43,194 | 3.8 mi |
| 70814 | Baton Rouge, LA | 14,514 | 6.3 mi |
| 70817 | Baton Rouge, LA | 31,192 | 5.5 mi |
| 70806 | Baton Rouge, LA | 28,706 | 5.0 mi |
| 70803 | Baton Rouge, LA | 1,335 | 6.5 mi |
| 70820 | Baton Rouge, LA | 17,222 | 7.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70809, 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 (25,050 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 70809 in?
ZIP code 70809 (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 70809?
ZIP code 70809 in Baton Rouge, LA has a population of 25,050 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70809?
The median household income in ZIP 70809 is $79,967, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70809?
The median home value in ZIP 70809 is $324,000, which is 16% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70809?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70809 is White at 66.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70809?
ZIP code 70809 has 2,044 business establishments employing approximately 73,058 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70809?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70809 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (364), Health care and social assistance (258), Retail trade (214). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70809?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70809 increased by 2.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 111%. 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 70809?
In ZIP code 70809, 68.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 57.0% 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 70809?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70809 is 20.7 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 70809?
In ZIP code 70809, approximately 54.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70809?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70809 is 10.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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