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Baton Rouge, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70814

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

14,514
723/sq mi
$51,529
Median income
$188,300
Median home value
14.5%
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.

16th pct
household income, US ZIPs
40th pct
home value, US ZIPs
723
people per sq mi
65%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70814 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70814 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, Louisiana, home to 14,514 residents across 20.1 square miles, a density of 723 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70814 reports a modest median household income of $51,529 (14% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $25,810. Poverty here runs at 28.7%, with unemployment measured at 13.7%. Median home value sits at $188,300 (6% above the state average), median rent at $1,122 a month, and owner-occupancy at 64.8%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.2, and the average commute is 27 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 70814, 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 70814

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Baton Rouge, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70814.

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 70814, 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

14,514

Population

20.1

Area (sq mi)

723

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70814?

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)

How much do residents earn?

$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

How ZIP 70814 ranks nationally

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

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

$51,529 16th percentile higher than 16% 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 52.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.5%

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

What does housing look like?

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)

How have home values changed over time?

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.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 70814 vs 70815 →

ZIP 70814 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 70814 ranks #6 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 70814 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 70814 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
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

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 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.

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