Baton Rouge, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70816
East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 43,194
- 1,045/sq mi High-density area
- $67,353
- Median income Near-median income area
- $240,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 36.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Baton Rouge pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 42nd 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 Parish, 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 average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,478. The poverty rate is 15.7%, with unemployment at 8.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $240,100 (36% above the average Louisiana ZIP), with only 49.9% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,136.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in East Baton Rouge Parish, so 70816 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 70816
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Baton Rouge, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70816.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
228 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
187 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
178 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
138 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
136 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 70816?
32.5
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
13.0%
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?
$67,353
Median Household Income
+13% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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
20,768housing units
20,768
Total Housing Units
17,989
Occupied Units
2,779
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$240,100
Median Home Value
+36% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 70726
Denham Springs (70726)
50,583 residents
- 70816
Baton Rouge (70816)
43,194 residents
- 70808
Baton Rouge (70808)
32,504 residents
- 70817
Baton Rouge (70817)
31,192 residents
- 70815
Baton Rouge (70815)
30,075 residents
- 70806
Baton Rouge (70806)
28,706 residents
- 70809
Baton Rouge (70809)
25,050 residents
- 70814 14,514
Baton Rouge (70814)
14,514 residents
- 70818 9,649
Baton Rouge (70818)
9,649 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70816 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70816 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70817
Baton Rouge (70817)
$102,639 median income
- 70809
Baton Rouge (70809)
$79,967 median income
- 70726
Denham Springs (70726)
$78,621 median income
- 70818
Baton Rouge (70818)
$78,432 median income
- 70819
Baton Rouge (70819)
$73,561 median income
- 70808
Baton Rouge (70808)
$69,418 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
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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70816, 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 (43,194 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 70816 in?
ZIP code 70816 (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 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.
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