PlainZIP

Baton Rouge, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70819

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

5,040
335/sq mi
$73,561
Median income
$171,000
Median home value
38.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 County, 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 Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $30,576. Local economic indicators show a 6.9% poverty rate alongside 2.0% unemployment. Median home value sits at $171,000 (3% below the state average), median rent at $1,356 a month, and owner-occupancy at 91.9%.

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 -. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 70819, plus 6 more within East Baton Rouge County, give a clearer read than the 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 70819

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Baton Rouge, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70819.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 70819?

36.6

Median Age

52.0%

Male

48.0%

Female

4.8%

Foreign-Born

White 32.1%
African American 47.8%
Asian 6.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%

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

$30,576

Per Capita Income

6.9%

Poverty Rate

2.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 70819 ranks nationally

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

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

$73,561 Top 48% higher than 52% 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 70.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.5%

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

What does housing look like?

1,554

Total Housing Units

1,502

Occupied Units

52

Vacant Units

2.81

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.9%
Renter 8.1%

$171,000

Median Home Value

-3% vs state

$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

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ZIP 70819 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 70819 ranks #0 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 70819 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 70819 ranks #5 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 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

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 70819 in? ▼
ZIP code 70819 (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 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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.