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Baton Rouge, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70836

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

0
Population
$46,976
Median income
38.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Baton Rouge pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in renter-heavy area.

11th pct
household income, US ZIPs
21%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70836 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70836 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, Louisiana, home to just 0 residents across an area without a mapped square-mile figure, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70836 reports a modest median household income of $46,976 (21% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $27,566. 30.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is - with median rent at $1,498 per month, and 20.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.3, and the average commute is -. To put 70836 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 70836

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Baton Rouge, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70836.

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 70836, 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

0

Population

-

Area (sq mi)

-

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 70836?

33.3

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

16.0%

Foreign-Born

White 37.1%
African American 44.9%
Asian 10.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%

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?

$46,976

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$27,566

Per Capita Income

30.3%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 70836 ranks nationally

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

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

$46,976 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 69.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.1%

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

What does housing look like?

437

Total Housing Units

307

Occupied Units

130

Vacant Units

1.63

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 20.8%
Renter 79.2%

$1,498

Median Rent

2013

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 119 business establishments in ZIP 70836, employing approximately 1,968 people with a combined annual payroll of $47,997,000.

119

Businesses

1,968

Employees

$48.0M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 77 64.7%
Accommodation and food services 19 16.0%
Other services (except public administration) 6 5.0%
Information 4 3.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 2.5%

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 70836 vs 70809 →

ZIP 70836 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 70836 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 70836 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 70836 ranks #null 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
70809 Baton Rouge, LA 25,050 1.1 mi
70810 Baton Rouge, LA 37,980 3.2 mi
70808 Baton Rouge, LA 32,504 3.3 mi
70815 Baton Rouge, LA 30,075 4.6 mi
70806 Baton Rouge, LA 28,706 4.5 mi
70816 Baton Rouge, LA 43,194 4.8 mi
70803 Baton Rouge, LA 1,335 5.5 mi
70814 Baton Rouge, LA 14,514 6.6 mi
70820 Baton Rouge, LA 17,222 5.9 mi
70817 Baton Rouge, LA 31,192 6.6 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 70836 in? ▼
ZIP code 70836 (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 median household income in ZIP 70836? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70836 is $46,976, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70836? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70836 is African American at 44.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70836? ▼
ZIP code 70836 has 119 business establishments employing approximately 1,968 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70836? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70836 are: Retail trade (77), Accommodation and food services (19), Other services (except public administration) (6). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 70836? ▼
In ZIP code 70836, 69.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.1% 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 70836? ▼
In ZIP code 70836, approximately 20.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 79.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70836? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70836 is 30.3% 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.