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Baton Rouge, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70817

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

31,192
469/sq mi
$102,639
Median income
$293,600
Median home value
51.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Baton Rouge pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 17%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 34%
home value, US ZIPs
469
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70817 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70817 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, Louisiana, with 31,192 residents across 66.6 square miles, a density of 469 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70817 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $102,639 (72% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $54,515. Local economic indicators show a 8.6% poverty rate alongside 5.9% unemployment. Housing costs here run $293,600 for a typical home value (66% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,426 a month; 80.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 51.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is 27 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 70817 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 70817

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Baton Rouge, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70817.

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 70817, 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

31,192

Population

66.6

Area (sq mi)

469

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70817?

40.0

Median Age

47.6%

Male

52.4%

Female

6.3%

Foreign-Born

White 64.0%
African American 21.8%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%

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?

$102,639

Median Household Income

+72% vs state

$54,515

Per Capita Income

8.6%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

27.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70817 ranks nationally

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

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

$102,639 Top 17% higher than 83% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 70.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 51.2%

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

What does housing look like?

14,194

Total Housing Units

13,690

Occupied Units

504

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.0%
Renter 20.0%

$293,600

Median Home Value

+66% vs state

$1,426

Median Rent

1994

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

-0.4%

YoY Change (2024)

204

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+104%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70817 have decreased 0.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +104% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.0% 163
2021 +5.8% 173
2022 +14.4% 198
2023 +3.4% 205
2024 -0.4% 204

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 777 business establishments in ZIP 70817, employing approximately 13,860 people with a combined annual payroll of $952,790,000.

777

Businesses

13,860

Employees

$952.8M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 100 12.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 93 12.0%
Construction 86 11.1%
Finance and insurance 70 9.0%
Health care and social assistance 69 8.9%
Other services (except public administration) 63 8.1%
Accommodation and food services 61 7.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 58 7.5%
Wholesale trade 51 6.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 48 6.2%
Transportation and warehousing 16 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 16 2.1%
Manufacturing 15 1.9%
Educational services 12 1.5%
Information 10 1.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 0.8%

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 70817 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 70817 ranks #5 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 70817 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 70817 ranks #2 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
70816 Baton Rouge, LA 43,194 4.4 mi
70809 Baton Rouge, LA 25,050 5.5 mi
70769 Prairieville, LA 36,084 5.3 mi
70836 Baton Rouge, LA 0 6.6 mi
70819 Baton Rouge, LA 5,040 7.0 mi
70810 Baton Rouge, LA 37,980 6.4 mi
70726 Denham Springs, LA 50,583 6.1 mi
70815 Baton Rouge, LA 30,075 7.5 mi
70814 Baton Rouge, LA 14,514 9.2 mi
70806 Baton Rouge, LA 28,706 9.9 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
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 70817 in? ▼
ZIP code 70817 (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 70817? ▼
ZIP code 70817 in Baton Rouge, LA has a population of 31,192 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70817? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70817 is $102,639, which is 35% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70817? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70817 is $293,600, which is 6% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70817? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70817 is White at 64.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70817? ▼
ZIP code 70817 has 777 business establishments employing approximately 13,860 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70817? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70817 are: Retail trade (100), Professional, scientific, and technical services (93), Construction (86). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70817? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70817 decreased by 0.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 104%. 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 70817? ▼
In ZIP code 70817, 70.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 51.2% 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 70817? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70817 is 27.1 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 70817? ▼
In ZIP code 70817, approximately 80.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70817? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70817 is 8.6% 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.