ZIP Code 70814

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Baton Rouge · East Baton Rouge County · Louisiana

ZIP code 70814 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana has a population of 14,514. The median household income is $51,529, which is 32% below the national average. Median home value is $188,300, 32% below the US average. 14.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 70814 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 20.1 square miles in Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, Louisiana. The area is home to 14,514 residents, producing a population density of 723 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 70814 against Louisiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 70814 sits at $51,529 (14% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $25,810. The poverty rate stands at 28.7% and the unemployment rate at 13.7%. On housing, the median home value is $188,300 (6% above the state average) with median rent at $1,122 per month, and 64.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied — a direct signal of whether 70814 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.2, and the average commute is 27 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 70814 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 70814

Top 5 industries — ZIP 70814 (establishments)

Top 5 industries — ZIP 70814 (establishments) Horizontal bar chart of the top 5 items by value (establishments). Top 5 industries — ZIP 70814 (establishments) Top 5 1. Construction 74 2. Retail trade 57 3. Wholesale trade 52 4. Manufacturing 39 5. Other services (except public ad 34 Top 5 NAICS sectors by establishment count in ZIP 70814. 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 70814, 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

14,514

Population

20.1

Area (sq mi)

723

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Demographics

42.2

Median Age

46.1%

Male

53.9%

Female

7.4%

Foreign-Born

White 9.2%
African American 83.5%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%

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)

Income & Employment

$51,529

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$25,810

Per Capita Income

28.7%

Poverty Rate

13.7%

Unemployment Rate

26.8 min

Mean Commute Time

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

Education

High School Graduate or Higher 52.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.5%

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

Housing

5,422

Total Housing Units

4,941

Occupied Units

481

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.8%
Renter 35.2%

$188,300

Median Home Value

+6% vs state

$1,122

Median Rent

1978

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

+11.2%

YoY Change (2024)

238

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+138%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70814 have increased 11.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +138% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.9% 174
2021 +3.8% 181
2022 +11.8% 202
2023 +5.9% 214
2024 +11.2% 238

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 362 business establishments in ZIP 70814, employing approximately 4,133 people with a combined annual payroll of $223,690,000.

362

Businesses

4,133

Employees

$223.7M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 74 20.4%
Retail trade 57 15.8%
Wholesale trade 52 14.4%
Manufacturing 39 10.8%
Other services (except public administration) 34 9.4%
Health care and social assistance 25 6.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 21 5.8%
Accommodation and food services 16 4.4%
Transportation and warehousing 11 3.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 2.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 2.2%
Finance and insurance 6 1.7%
Information 4 1.1%
Educational services 3 0.8%

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
70815 Baton Rouge, LA 30,075 2.1 mi
70812 Baton Rouge, LA 11,206 2.7 mi
70819 Baton Rouge, LA 5,040 3.5 mi
70818 Baton Rouge, LA 9,649 4.1 mi
70806 Baton Rouge, LA 28,706 4.2 mi
70809 Baton Rouge, LA 25,050 6.3 mi
70805 Baton Rouge, LA 29,909 5.4 mi
70811 Baton Rouge, LA 13,676 4.4 mi
70816 Baton Rouge, LA 43,194 4.8 mi
70836 Baton Rouge, LA 0 6.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70814 in?
ZIP code 70814 (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 70814?
ZIP code 70814 in Baton Rouge, LA has a population of 14,514 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70814?
The median household income in ZIP 70814 is $51,529, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70814?
The median home value in ZIP 70814 is $188,300, which is 32% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70814?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70814 is African American at 83.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70814?
ZIP code 70814 has 362 business establishments employing approximately 4,133 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70814?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70814 are: Construction (74), Retail trade (57), Wholesale trade (52). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70814?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70814 increased by 11.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 138%. 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 70814?
In ZIP code 70814, 52.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.5% 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 70814?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70814 is 26.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 70814?
In ZIP code 70814, approximately 64.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70814?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70814 is 28.7% 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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