PlainZIP

Baton Rouge, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70818

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

9,649
258/sq mi
$78,432
Median income
$268,200
Median home value
37.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 40%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 39%
home value, US ZIPs
258
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70818 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70818 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, Louisiana, home to 9,649 residents across 37.5 square miles, a density of 258 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70818 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,432 (31% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $42,137. The poverty rate stands at 8.9% and the unemployment rate at 2.0%. On housing, the median home value is $268,200 (51% above the state average) with median rent at $1,335 per month, and 79.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.9, and the average commute is 28 minutes. To put 70818 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in East Baton Rouge County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 70818

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Baton Rouge, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70818.

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 70818, 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

9,649

Population

37.5

Area (sq mi)

258

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70818?

44.9

Median Age

41.0%

Male

59.0%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 72.2%
African American 18.8%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

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?

$78,432

Median Household Income

+31% vs state

$42,137

Per Capita Income

8.9%

Poverty Rate

2.0%

Unemployment Rate

27.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70818 ranks nationally

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

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

$78,432 Top 40% higher than 60% 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 67.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.1%

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

What does housing look like?

4,260

Total Housing Units

3,884

Occupied Units

376

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.3%
Renter 20.7%

$268,200

Median Home Value

+51% vs state

$1,335

Median Rent

1985

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

+2.2%

YoY Change (2024)

216

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+116%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70818 have increased 2.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +116% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.2% 174
2021 +7.0% 186
2022 +9.6% 204
2023 +4.0% 212
2024 +2.2% 216

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 235 business establishments in ZIP 70818, employing approximately 2,864 people with a combined annual payroll of $95,892,000.

235

Businesses

2,864

Employees

$95.9M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 38 16.2%
Accommodation and food services 34 14.5%
Health care and social assistance 30 12.8%
Other services (except public administration) 29 12.3%
Construction 27 11.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 18 7.7%
Finance and insurance 16 6.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 4.3%
Wholesale trade 8 3.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 3.4%
Transportation and warehousing 5 2.1%
Information 5 2.1%
Manufacturing 4 1.7%

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 70818 vs 70814 →

ZIP 70818 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 70818 ranks #9 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 70818 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 70818 ranks #3 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 4.1 mi
70811 Baton Rouge, LA 13,676 4.1 mi
70812 Baton Rouge, LA 11,206 4.6 mi
70815 Baton Rouge, LA 30,075 6.1 mi
70819 Baton Rouge, LA 5,040 5.3 mi
70714 Baker, LA 19,803 5.5 mi
70739 Greenwell Springs, LA 12,486 6.1 mi
70816 Baton Rouge, LA 43,194 8.0 mi
70770 Pride, LA 2,923 8.1 mi
70805 Baton Rouge, LA 29,909 7.5 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
70815 standard
Baton Rouge, LA
Pop: 30,075
70805 standard
Baton Rouge, LA
Pop: 29,909

Related Areas

East Baton Rouge County Baton Rouge, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70818 in? ▼
ZIP code 70818 (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 70818? ▼
ZIP code 70818 in Baton Rouge, LA has a population of 9,649 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70818? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70818 is $78,432, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70818? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70818 is $268,200, which is 4% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70818? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70818 is White at 72.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70818? ▼
ZIP code 70818 has 235 business establishments employing approximately 2,864 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70818? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70818 are: Retail trade (38), Accommodation and food services (34), Health care and social assistance (30). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70818? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70818 increased by 2.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 116%. 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 70818? ▼
In ZIP code 70818, 67.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.1% 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 70818? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70818 is 27.8 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 70818? ▼
In ZIP code 70818, approximately 79.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70818? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70818 is 8.9% 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.