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Baton Rouge, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70815

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

30,075
1,212/sq mi
$59,254
Median income
$213,900
Median home value
29.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Baton Rouge pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

28th pct
household income, US ZIPs
47th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,212
people per sq mi
64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70815 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70815 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, Louisiana, with 30,075 residents across 24.8 square miles, a density of 1,212 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70815 reports a modest median household income of $59,254 (1% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $29,226. Local economic indicators show a 19.2% poverty rate alongside 9.6% unemployment. Median home value sits at $213,900 (21% above the state average), median rent at $1,021 a month, and owner-occupancy at 63.8%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33, and the average commute is 24 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing East Baton Rouge County, letting you compare 70815 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 70815

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Baton Rouge, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70815.

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 70815, 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

30,075

Population

24.8

Area (sq mi)

1,212

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70815?

33.0

Median Age

45.9%

Male

54.1%

Female

18.3%

Foreign-Born

White 26.0%
African American 48.7%
Asian 7.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%

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?

$59,254

Median Household Income

-1% vs state

$29,226

Per Capita Income

19.2%

Poverty Rate

9.6%

Unemployment Rate

23.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70815 ranks nationally

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

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

$59,254 28th percentile higher than 28% 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 61.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.6%

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

What does housing look like?

11,948

Total Housing Units

10,842

Occupied Units

1,106

Vacant Units

2.83

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.8%
Renter 36.2%

$213,900

Median Home Value

+21% vs state

$1,021

Median Rent

1971

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

-1.4%

YoY Change (2024)

185

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+85%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70815 have decreased 1.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +85% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.4% 151
2021 +8.9% 165
2022 +9.2% 180
2023 +4.3% 188
2024 -1.4% 185

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 708 business establishments in ZIP 70815, employing approximately 14,546 people with a combined annual payroll of $857,567,000.

708

Businesses

14,546

Employees

$857.6M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 160 22.6%
Other services (except public administration) 88 12.4%
Health care and social assistance 67 9.5%
Construction 64 9.0%
Wholesale trade 57 8.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 51 7.2%
Accommodation and food services 44 6.2%
Manufacturing 33 4.7%
Finance and insurance 33 4.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 30 4.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 29 4.1%
Transportation and warehousing 18 2.5%
Educational services 11 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 1.3%
Information 7 1.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 1.0%

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 70815 vs 70814 →

ZIP 70815 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 70815 ranks #2 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 70815 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 70815 ranks #6 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
70814 Baton Rouge, LA 14,514 2.1 mi
70806 Baton Rouge, LA 28,706 3.5 mi
70809 Baton Rouge, LA 25,050 4.3 mi
70816 Baton Rouge, LA 43,194 3.2 mi
70819 Baton Rouge, LA 5,040 3.5 mi
70836 Baton Rouge, LA 0 4.6 mi
70812 Baton Rouge, LA 11,206 4.1 mi
70818 Baton Rouge, LA 9,649 6.1 mi
70802 Baton Rouge, LA 27,267 6.7 mi
70801 Baton Rouge, LA 13 7.1 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
70805 standard
Baton Rouge, LA
Pop: 29,909
70806 standard
Baton Rouge, LA
Pop: 28,706

Related Areas

East Baton Rouge County Baton Rouge, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70815 in? ▼
ZIP code 70815 (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 70815? ▼
ZIP code 70815 in Baton Rouge, LA has a population of 30,075 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70815? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70815 is $59,254, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70815? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70815 is $213,900, which is 23% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70815? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70815 is African American at 48.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70815? ▼
ZIP code 70815 has 708 business establishments employing approximately 14,546 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70815? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70815 are: Retail trade (160), Other services (except public administration) (88), Health care and social assistance (67). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70815? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70815 decreased by 1.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 85%. 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 70815? ▼
In ZIP code 70815, 61.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.6% 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 70815? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70815 is 23.9 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 70815? ▼
In ZIP code 70815, approximately 63.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70815? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70815 is 19.2% 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.