Baton Rouge, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70811
East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,676
- 453/sq mi High-density area
- $45,523
- Median income Below-median income area
- $178,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Baton Rouge pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 10th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 38th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 453
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70811 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 70811 (Baton Rouge, LA) fell -3.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 221.8 in 2023 to 213.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 70811 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, home to 13,676 residents across 30.2 square miles, a density of 453 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 70811 reports a modest median household income of $45,523 (24% below the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,553. Economic pressure is pronounced: 20.8% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 14.1%. Median home value is $178,900 (1% above the average Louisiana ZIP) and median rent is $943; 64.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.6, 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 70811 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 70811
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Baton Rouge, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70811.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
22 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
21 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
15 establishments
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 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 70811, 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
13,676
Population
30.2
Area (sq mi)
453
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 70811?
41.6
Median Age
45.1%
Male
54.9%
Female
0.9%
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?
$45,523
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$23,553
Per Capita Income
20.8%
Poverty Rate
14.1%
Unemployment Rate
25.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70811 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)
$45,523 26th percentile higher than 26% 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
5,017housing units
5,017
Total Housing Units
4,370
Occupied Units
647
Vacant Units
2.75
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$178,900
Median Home Value
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$943
Median Rent
1977
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
-3.8%
YoY Change (2024)
213
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+113%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 70811 have decreased 3.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +113% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -3.2% | 157 |
| 2021 | +10.4% | 174 |
| 2022 | +16.9% | 203 |
| 2023 | +9.2% | 222 |
| 2024 | -3.8% | 213 |
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 108 business establishments in ZIP 70811, employing approximately 1,363 people with a combined annual payroll of $67,755,000.
108
Businesses
1,363
Employees
$67.8M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 22 | 20.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 21 | 19.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 13.9% |
| Construction | 9 | 8.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 8.3% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 4.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 4.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 3.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 3.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 3.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 2.8% |
| Educational services | 3 | 2.8% |
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 70811 vs 70812 →
ZIP 70811 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70815
Baton Rouge (70815)
30,075 residents
- 70805
Baton Rouge (70805)
29,909 residents
- 70806
Baton Rouge (70806)
28,706 residents
- 70802
Baton Rouge (70802)
27,267 residents
- 70807
Baton Rouge (70807)
20,377 residents
- 70714
Baker (70714)
19,803 residents
- 70814
Baton Rouge (70814)
14,514 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 70811 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70811 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
- 70818
Baton Rouge (70818)
$78,432 median income
- 70815
Baton Rouge (70815)
$59,254 median income
- 70714
Baker (70714)
$57,608 median income
- 70806
Baton Rouge (70806)
$55,642 median income
- 70814
Baton Rouge (70814)
$51,529 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
What this shows By household income, ZIP 70811 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70812 | Baton Rouge, LA | 11,206 | 2.2 mi |
| 70714 | Baker, LA | 19,803 | 3.8 mi |
| 70818 | Baton Rouge, LA | 9,649 | 4.1 mi |
| 70805 | Baton Rouge, LA | 29,909 | 3.9 mi |
| 70806 | Baton Rouge, LA | 28,706 | 5.8 mi |
| 70814 | Baton Rouge, LA | 14,514 | 4.4 mi |
| 70807 | Baton Rouge, LA | 20,377 | 5.7 mi |
| 70815 | Baton Rouge, LA | 30,075 | 6.1 mi |
| 70802 | Baton Rouge, LA | 27,267 | 7.1 mi |
| 70801 | Baton Rouge, LA | 13 | 7.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70811, 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 (13,676 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 70811 in?
ZIP code 70811 (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 70811?
ZIP code 70811 in Baton Rouge, LA has a population of 13,676 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70811?
The median household income in ZIP 70811 is $45,523, which is 40% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70811?
The median home value in ZIP 70811 is $178,900, which is 36% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70811?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70811 is African American at 81.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70811?
ZIP code 70811 has 108 business establishments employing approximately 1,363 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70811?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70811 are: Retail trade (22), Other services (except public administration) (21), Health care and social assistance (15). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70811?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70811 decreased by 3.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 113%. 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 70811?
In ZIP code 70811, 52.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.9% 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 70811?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70811 is 25.1 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 70811?
In ZIP code 70811, approximately 64.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70811?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70811 is 20.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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