ZIP Code 70810

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Baton Rouge · East Baton Rouge County · Louisiana

ZIP code 70810 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana has a population of 37,980. The median household income is $92,098, which is 21% above the national average. Median home value is $365,000, 31% above the US average. 55.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 70810 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 70.1 square miles in Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, Louisiana. The area is home to 37,980 residents, producing a population density of 542 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 70810 against Louisiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 70810 sits at $92,098 (54% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $56,568. The poverty rate stands at 9.8% and the unemployment rate at 5.7%. On housing, the median home value is $365,000 (106% above the state average) with median rent at $1,400 per month, and 67.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied — a direct signal of whether 70810 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 55.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing East Baton Rouge County, so you can benchmark 70810 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data — no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 70810

Top 5 industries — ZIP 70810 (establishments)

Top 5 industries — ZIP 70810 (establishments) Horizontal bar chart of the top 5 items by value (establishments). Top 5 industries — ZIP 70810 (establishments) Top 5 1. Professional, scientific, and te 250 2. Health care and social assistanc 173 3. Retail trade 156 4. Other services (except public ad 123 5. Accommodation and food services 118 Top 5 NAICS sectors by establishment count in ZIP 70810. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 70810, Baton Rouge, LA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

37,980

Population

70.1

Area (sq mi)

542

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Demographics

38.3

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

9.5%

Foreign-Born

White 55.5%
African American 28.4%
Asian 6.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%

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)

Income & Employment

$92,098

Median Household Income

+54% vs state

$56,568

Per Capita Income

9.8%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

22.8 min

Mean Commute Time

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

Education

High School Graduate or Higher 70.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 55.9%

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

Housing

19,223

Total Housing Units

16,683

Occupied Units

2,540

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.4%
Renter 32.6%

$365,000

Median Home Value

+106% vs state

$1,400

Median Rent

1997

Median Year Built

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

Home Value Trends

FHFA House Price Index — annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+1.2%

YoY Change (2024)

203

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+103%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70810 have increased 1.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +103% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.5% 165
2021 +5.8% 175
2022 +11.2% 194
2023 +3.4% 201
2024 +1.2% 203

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.

Local Business Landscape

Census Bureau data shows 1,324 business establishments in ZIP 70810, employing approximately 20,198 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,182,991,000.

1,324

Businesses

20,198

Employees

$1.2B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 250 18.9%
Health care and social assistance 173 13.1%
Retail trade 156 11.8%
Other services (except public administration) 123 9.3%
Accommodation and food services 118 8.9%
Finance and insurance 103 7.8%
Construction 86 6.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 84 6.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 81 6.1%
Wholesale trade 39 3.0%
Educational services 32 2.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 24 1.8%
Transportation and warehousing 22 1.7%
Information 15 1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 8 0.6%
Manufacturing 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 Code City Population Distance
70836 Baton Rouge, LA 0 3.2 mi
70809 Baton Rouge, LA 25,050 3.4 mi
70776 Saint Gabriel, LA 6,043 5.7 mi
70808 Baton Rouge, LA 32,504 5.5 mi
70820 Baton Rouge, LA 17,222 6.3 mi
70815 Baton Rouge, LA 30,075 7.7 mi
70721 Carville, LA 701 8.8 mi
70817 Baton Rouge, LA 31,192 6.4 mi
70780 Sunshine, LA 1,015 6.2 mi
70806 Baton Rouge, LA 28,706 7.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70810 in?
ZIP code 70810 (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 70810?
ZIP code 70810 in Baton Rouge, LA has a population of 37,980 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70810?
The median household income in ZIP 70810 is $92,098, which is 21% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70810?
The median home value in ZIP 70810 is $365,000, which is 31% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70810?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70810 is White at 55.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70810?
ZIP code 70810 has 1,324 business establishments employing approximately 20,198 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70810?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70810 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (250), Health care and social assistance (173), Retail trade (156). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70810?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70810 increased by 1.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 103%. 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 70810?
In ZIP code 70810, 70.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 55.9% 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 70810?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70810 is 22.8 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 70810?
In ZIP code 70810, approximately 67.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70810?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70810 is 9.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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