Baton Rouge, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70818
East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,649
- 258/sq mi High-density area
- $78,432
- Median income Near-median income area
- $268,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 37.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 70818 (Baton Rouge, LA) rose +2.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 211.7 in 2023 to 216.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 70818 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, 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 average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,137. The poverty rate is 8.9%, with unemployment at 2.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $268,200 (51% above the average Louisiana ZIP), while 79.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,335.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in East Baton Rouge Parish, so 70818 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 70818
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Baton Rouge, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70818.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
38 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
34 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
30 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
29 establishments
- Construction
Construction
27 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 70818?
44.9
Median Age
41.0%
Male
59.0%
Female
1.3%
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?
$78,432
Median Household Income
+31% vs state ZIP avg
$42,137
Per Capita Income
8.9%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
27.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70818 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Baton Rouge, LA household income vs. every Louisiana ZIP code
Median household income among 457 reporting Louisiana ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$78,432 Top 18% higher than 82% of 457 Louisiana ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,260housing units
4,260
Total Housing Units
3,884
Occupied Units
376
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$268,200
Median Home Value
+51% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 70816
Baton Rouge (70816)
43,194 residents
- 70815
Baton Rouge (70815)
30,075 residents
- 70805
Baton Rouge (70805)
29,909 residents
- 70714
Baker (70714)
19,803 residents
- 70814 14,514
Baton Rouge (70814)
14,514 residents
- 70811 13,676
Baton Rouge (70811)
13,676 residents
- 70739 12,486
Greenwell Springs (70739)
12,486 residents
- 70812 11,206
Baton Rouge (70812)
11,206 residents
- 70818 9,649
Baton Rouge (70818)
9,649 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70818 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70818 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70739
Greenwell Springs (70739)
$106,671 median income
- 70770
Pride (70770)
$92,311 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
- 70714
Baker (70714)
$57,608 median income
- 70814
Baton Rouge (70814)
$51,529 median income
- 70811
Baton Rouge (70811)
$45,523 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70818, 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 (9,649 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 70818 in?
ZIP code 70818 (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 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.
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