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Baton Rouge, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70816

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

43,194
1,045/sq mi
$67,353
Median income
$240,100
Median home value
36.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Baton Rouge pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

42th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 45%
home value, US ZIPs
1,045
people per sq mi
50%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70816 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70816 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, Louisiana, with 43,194 residents across 41.3 square miles, a density of 1,045 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70816 reports a modest median household income of $67,353 (13% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $36,478. The poverty rate stands at 15.7% and the unemployment rate at 8.1%. Median home value sits at $240,100 (36% above the state average), median rent at $1,136 a month, and owner-occupancy at 49.9%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.5, and the average commute is 24 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 70816 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 70816

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Baton Rouge, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70816.

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 70816, 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

43,194

Population

41.3

Area (sq mi)

1,045

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70816?

32.5

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

13.0%

Foreign-Born

White 36.4%
African American 39.5%
Asian 4.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%

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?

$67,353

Median Household Income

+13% vs state

$36,478

Per Capita Income

15.7%

Poverty Rate

8.1%

Unemployment Rate

23.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70816 ranks nationally

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

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

$67,353 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 61.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.0%

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

What does housing look like?

20,768

Total Housing Units

17,989

Occupied Units

2,779

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 49.9%
Renter 50.1%

$240,100

Median Home Value

+36% vs state

$1,136

Median Rent

1986

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

+0.1%

YoY Change (2024)

185

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+85%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70816 have increased 0.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +85% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.2% 154
2021 +6.6% 164
2022 +10.1% 181
2023 +2.2% 185
2024 +0.1% 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 1,510 business establishments in ZIP 70816, employing approximately 25,225 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,476,185,000.

1,510

Businesses

25,225

Employees

$1.5B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 228 15.1%
Retail trade 187 12.4%
Health care and social assistance 178 11.8%
Finance and insurance 138 9.1%
Accommodation and food services 136 9.0%
Other services (except public administration) 133 8.8%
Construction 102 6.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 96 6.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 94 6.2%
Wholesale trade 67 4.4%
Transportation and warehousing 33 2.2%
Information 33 2.2%
Educational services 24 1.6%
Manufacturing 20 1.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 20 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 17 1.1%

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 70816 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 70816 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 70816 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 70816 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
70819 Baton Rouge, LA 5,040 3.2 mi
70815 Baton Rouge, LA 30,075 3.2 mi
70809 Baton Rouge, LA 25,050 3.8 mi
70817 Baton Rouge, LA 31,192 4.4 mi
70814 Baton Rouge, LA 14,514 4.8 mi
70836 Baton Rouge, LA 0 4.8 mi
70806 Baton Rouge, LA 28,706 6.3 mi
70726 Denham Springs, LA 50,583 7.3 mi
70818 Baton Rouge, LA 9,649 8.0 mi
70808 Baton Rouge, LA 32,504 7.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in East Baton Rouge County

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
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 70816 in? ▼
ZIP code 70816 (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 70816? ▼
ZIP code 70816 in Baton Rouge, LA has a population of 43,194 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70816? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70816 is $67,353, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70816? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70816 is $240,100, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70816? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70816 is African American at 39.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70816? ▼
ZIP code 70816 has 1,510 business establishments employing approximately 25,225 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70816? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70816 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (228), Retail trade (187), Health care and social assistance (178). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70816? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70816 increased by 0.1% 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 70816? ▼
In ZIP code 70816, 61.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.0% 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 70816? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70816 is 23.7 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 70816? ▼
In ZIP code 70816, approximately 49.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 50.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70816? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70816 is 15.7% 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.