PlainZIP

Baton Rouge, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70812

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

11,206
994/sq mi
$37,006
Median income
$137,000
Median home value
17.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Baton Rouge pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

4th pct
household income, US ZIPs
22th pct
home value, US ZIPs
994
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70812 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70812 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, Louisiana, home to 11,206 residents across 11.3 square miles, a density of 994 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70812 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $37,006 (38% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $19,483. Local economic indicators show a 29.9% poverty rate alongside 19.4% unemployment. Housing costs here run $137,000 for a typical home value (23% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,288 a month; 70.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.1, and the average commute is 26 minutes. To put 70812 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in East Baton Rouge County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 70812

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Baton Rouge, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70812.

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 70812, 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

11,206

Population

11.3

Area (sq mi)

994

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70812?

35.1

Median Age

43.8%

Male

56.2%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 1.2%
African American 97.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

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?

$37,006

Median Household Income

-38% vs state

$19,483

Per Capita Income

29.9%

Poverty Rate

19.4%

Unemployment Rate

25.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70812 ranks nationally

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

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

$37,006 4th percentile higher than 4% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 53.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.3%

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

What does housing look like?

4,360

Total Housing Units

3,751

Occupied Units

609

Vacant Units

2.91

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.8%
Renter 29.2%

$137,000

Median Home Value

-23% vs state

$1,288

Median Rent

1976

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 34 business establishments in ZIP 70812, employing approximately 341 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,358,000.

34

Businesses

341

Employees

$15.4M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 7 20.6%
Transportation and warehousing 6 17.6%
Health care and social assistance 5 14.7%
Other services (except public administration) 4 11.8%
Construction 3 8.8%

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 70812 vs 70811 →

ZIP 70812 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 70812 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 70812 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 70812 ranks #9 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
70811 Baton Rouge, LA 13,676 2.2 mi
70814 Baton Rouge, LA 14,514 2.7 mi
70805 Baton Rouge, LA 29,909 3.0 mi
70806 Baton Rouge, LA 28,706 3.7 mi
70815 Baton Rouge, LA 30,075 4.1 mi
70818 Baton Rouge, LA 9,649 4.6 mi
70714 Baker, LA 19,803 6.0 mi
70802 Baton Rouge, LA 27,267 5.6 mi
70819 Baton Rouge, LA 5,040 6.2 mi
70801 Baton Rouge, LA 13 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
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 70812 in? ▼
ZIP code 70812 (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 70812? ▼
ZIP code 70812 in Baton Rouge, LA has a population of 11,206 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70812? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70812 is $37,006, which is 51% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70812? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70812 is $137,000, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70812? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70812 is African American at 97.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70812? ▼
ZIP code 70812 has 34 business establishments employing approximately 341 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70812? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70812 are: Retail trade (7), Transportation and warehousing (6), Health care and social assistance (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 70812? ▼
In ZIP code 70812, 53.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.3% 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 70812? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70812 is 25.5 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 70812? ▼
In ZIP code 70812, approximately 70.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70812? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70812 is 29.9% 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.