Baton Rouge, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70819
East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,040
- 335/sq mi High-density area
- $73,561
- Median income Near-median income area
- $171,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 38.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Baton Rouge pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 48%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 35th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 335
- people per sq mi
- 92%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70819 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 70819 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, home to 5,040 residents across 15.0 square miles, a density of 335 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 70819 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,561 (23% above the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,576. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.9% and unemployment is 2.0%. Median home value is $171,000 (3% below the average Louisiana ZIP) and median rent is $1,356; 91.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in East Baton Rouge Parish, so 70819 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 70819
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Baton Rouge, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70819.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
5 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 70819, 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
5,040
Population
15.0
Area (sq mi)
335
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 70819?
36.6
Median Age
52.0%
Male
48.0%
Female
4.8%
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?
$73,561
Median Household Income
+23% vs state ZIP avg
$30,576
Per Capita Income
6.9%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 70819 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)
$73,561 Top 23% higher than 77% 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
1,554housing units
1,554
Total Housing Units
1,502
Occupied Units
52
Vacant Units
2.81
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$171,000
Median Home Value
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$1,356
Median Rent
1979
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
+9.0%
YoY Change (2024)
198
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+98%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 70819 have increased 9.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +98% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +2.9% | 168 |
| 2020 | +4.6% | 176 |
| 2021 | +4.6% | 184 |
| 2022 | +9.0% | 200 |
| 2024 | – | 198 |
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 66 business establishments in ZIP 70819, employing approximately 1,077 people with a combined annual payroll of $68,007,000.
66
Businesses
1,077
Employees
$68.0M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 11 | 16.7% |
| Construction | 10 | 15.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 12.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 12.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 7.6% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 6.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 6.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 4.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 4.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 4.5% |
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 70819 vs 70816 →
ZIP 70819 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
- 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
- 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 70819 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70819 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
- 70816
Baton Rouge (70816)
$67,353 median income
- 70815
Baton Rouge (70815)
$59,254 median income
- 70806
Baton Rouge (70806)
$55,642 median income
- 70814
Baton Rouge (70814)
$51,529 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 70819 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70816 | Baton Rouge, LA | 43,194 | 3.2 mi |
| 70814 | Baton Rouge, LA | 14,514 | 3.5 mi |
| 70815 | Baton Rouge, LA | 30,075 | 3.5 mi |
| 70818 | Baton Rouge, LA | 9,649 | 5.3 mi |
| 70812 | Baton Rouge, LA | 11,206 | 6.2 mi |
| 70817 | Baton Rouge, LA | 31,192 | 7.0 mi |
| 70806 | Baton Rouge, LA | 28,706 | 7.0 mi |
| 70809 | Baton Rouge, LA | 25,050 | 6.6 mi |
| 70726 | Denham Springs, LA | 50,583 | 7.4 mi |
| 70836 | Baton Rouge, LA | 0 | 7.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70819, 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 (5,040 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 70819 in?
ZIP code 70819 (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 70819?
ZIP code 70819 in Baton Rouge, LA has a population of 5,040 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70819?
The median household income in ZIP 70819 is $73,561, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70819?
The median home value in ZIP 70819 is $171,000, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70819?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70819 is African American at 47.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70819?
ZIP code 70819 has 66 business establishments employing approximately 1,077 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70819?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70819 are: Retail trade (11), Construction (10), Wholesale trade (8). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70819?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70819 increased by 9.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 98%. 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 70819?
In ZIP code 70819, 70.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 70819?
In ZIP code 70819, approximately 91.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70819?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70819 is 6.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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