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Baton Rouge, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70811

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

13,676
453/sq mi
$45,523
Median income
$178,900
Median home value
18.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 70811 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, 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 Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $23,553. Poverty here runs at 20.8%, with unemployment measured at 14.1%. The typical home here is valued at $178,900 (1% above the state average); renters pay a median of $943 monthly, and 64.7% of units 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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 70811, 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 70811

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Baton Rouge, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70811.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 70811?

41.6

Median Age

45.1%

Male

54.9%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 9.8%
African American 81.9%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

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

$23,553

Per Capita Income

20.8%

Poverty Rate

14.1%

Unemployment Rate

25.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70811 ranks nationally

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

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

$45,523 10th percentile higher than 10% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 52.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.9%

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

What does housing look like?

5,017

Total Housing Units

4,370

Occupied Units

647

Vacant Units

2.75

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.7%
Renter 35.3%

$178,900

Median Home Value

+1% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70811 ranks #8 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 70811 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 70811 ranks #7 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
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

More ZIP Codes in East Baton Rouge County

70816 standard
Baton Rouge, LA
Pop: 43,194
70810 standard
Baton Rouge, LA
Pop: 37,980
70808 standard
Baton Rouge, LA
Pop: 32,504
70817 standard
Baton Rouge, LA
Pop: 31,192
70815 standard
Baton Rouge, LA
Pop: 30,075
70805 standard
Baton Rouge, LA
Pop: 29,909

Related Areas

East Baton Rouge County Baton Rouge, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70811 in? ▼
ZIP code 70811 (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 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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.