Baton Rouge, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70815
East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 30,075
- 1,212/sq mi High-density area
- $59,254
- Median income Below-median income area
- $213,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 29.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 70815 (Baton Rouge, LA) fell -1.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 187.9 in 2023 to 185.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 70815 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, 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 average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,226. The poverty rate is 19.2%, with unemployment at 9.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $213,900 (21% above the average Louisiana ZIP), while 63.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,021.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in East Baton Rouge Parish, so 70815 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
160 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
88 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
67 establishments
- Construction
Construction
64 establishments
- Wholesale trade 57
Wholesale trade
57 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 70815?
33.0
Median Age
45.9%
Male
54.1%
Female
18.3%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$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
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
11,948housing units
11,948
Total Housing Units
10,842
Occupied Units
1,106
Vacant Units
2.83
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$213,900
Median Home Value
+21% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 70816
Baton Rouge (70816)
43,194 residents
- 70815
Baton Rouge (70815)
30,075 residents
- 70806
Baton Rouge (70806)
28,706 residents
- 70802
Baton Rouge (70802)
27,267 residents
- 70809
Baton Rouge (70809)
25,050 residents
- 70814 14,514
Baton Rouge (70814)
14,514 residents
- 70812 11,206
Baton Rouge (70812)
11,206 residents
- 70818 9,649
Baton Rouge (70818)
9,649 residents
- 70819 5,040
Baton Rouge (70819)
5,040 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70815 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70815 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70801
Baton Rouge (70801)
$115,708 median income
- 70809
Baton Rouge (70809)
$79,967 median income
- 70818
Baton Rouge (70818)
$78,432 median income
- 70819
Baton Rouge (70819)
$73,561 median income
- 70816
Baton Rouge (70816)
$67,353 median income
- 70815
Baton Rouge (70815)
$59,254 median income
- 70806
Baton Rouge (70806)
$55,642 median income
- 70814
Baton Rouge (70814)
$51,529 median income
- 70836
Baton Rouge (70836)
$46,976 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70815, both outside LA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (30,075 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What parish is ZIP code 70815 in?
ZIP code 70815 (Baton Rouge) is located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. East Baton Rouge Parish 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.
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