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Baton Rouge, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70820

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

17,222
350/sq mi
$47,429
Median income
$286,600
Median home value
51.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Baton Rouge pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

11th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 36%
home value, US ZIPs
350
people per sq mi
34%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70820 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70820 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, Louisiana, home to 17,222 residents across 49.2 square miles, a density of 350 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70820 reports a modest median household income of $47,429 (21% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $31,547. 36.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.2%. Housing costs here run $286,600 for a typical home value (62% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,122 a month; 34.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 51.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 23.6, and the average commute is 26 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 70820, 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 70820

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Baton Rouge, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70820.

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 70820, 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

17,222

Population

49.2

Area (sq mi)

350

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70820?

23.6

Median Age

45.6%

Male

54.4%

Female

14.2%

Foreign-Born

White 56.2%
African American 20.8%
Asian 8.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%

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?

$47,429

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$31,547

Per Capita Income

36.8%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

25.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70820 ranks nationally

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

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

$47,429 11th percentile higher than 11% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 68.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 51.7%

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

What does housing look like?

12,517

Total Housing Units

9,838

Occupied Units

2,679

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 34.0%
Renter 66.0%

$286,600

Median Home Value

+62% vs state

$1,122

Median Rent

2002

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

-3.2%

YoY Change (2024)

179

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+79%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70820 have decreased 3.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +79% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -1.4% 157
2021 +6.0% 166
2022 +13.0% 188
2023 -1.6% 185
2024 -3.2% 179

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 204 business establishments in ZIP 70820, employing approximately 2,846 people with a combined annual payroll of $121,273,000.

204

Businesses

2,846

Employees

$121.3M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 43 21.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 32 15.7%
Retail trade 24 11.8%
Other services (except public administration) 22 10.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 19 9.3%
Health care and social assistance 15 7.3%
Construction 9 4.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 3.9%
Wholesale trade 7 3.4%
Information 6 2.9%
Educational services 6 2.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 2.5%
Finance and insurance 3 1.5%

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 70820 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 70820 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 70820 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 70820 ranks #8 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
70803 Baton Rouge, LA 1,335 3.2 mi
70808 Baton Rouge, LA 32,504 3.6 mi
70801 Baton Rouge, LA 13 5.6 mi
70802 Baton Rouge, LA 27,267 5.2 mi
70780 Sunshine, LA 1,015 5.2 mi
70710 Addis, LA 3,593 4.5 mi
70719 Brusly, LA 4,460 6.3 mi
70836 Baton Rouge, LA 0 5.9 mi
70810 Baton Rouge, LA 37,980 6.3 mi
70809 Baton Rouge, LA 25,050 7.0 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 70820 in? ▼
ZIP code 70820 (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 70820? ▼
ZIP code 70820 in Baton Rouge, LA has a population of 17,222 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70820? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70820 is $47,429, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70820? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70820 is $286,600, which is 3% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70820? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70820 is White at 56.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70820? ▼
ZIP code 70820 has 204 business establishments employing approximately 2,846 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70820? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70820 are: Accommodation and food services (43), Professional, scientific, and technical services (32), Retail trade (24). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70820? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70820 decreased by 3.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 79%. 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 70820? ▼
In ZIP code 70820, 68.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 51.7% 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 70820? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70820 is 25.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 70820? ▼
In ZIP code 70820, approximately 34.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 66.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70820? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70820 is 36.8% 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.