70805 ZIP Code
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
December 20, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 70805 |
| City/Town: | Baton Rouge |
| County: | East Baton Rouge Parish |
| State: | Louisiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 24,050 |
| Median Household Income: | $27,556 |
| Per Capita Income: | $23,146 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,473 |
| Median Home Value: | $94,000 |
| Land Area: | 11.4 sq miles
29.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.6 sq miles
1.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 30.4889, -91.1583 |
Population Information (70805 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 24,050 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,067 | 50.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,983 | 49.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,460 | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,991 | 8.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,488 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,811 | 7.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,748 | 7.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,527 | 14.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,703 | 11.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,694 | 11.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,037 | 8.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,523 | 6.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,989 | 8.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 911 | 3.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 168 | 0.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (70805 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $94,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $846 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,473 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,061 | 79.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,412 | 21.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,628 | 40.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,433 | 60.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (70805 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 15,552 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,358 | 8.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,730 | 17.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,766 | 37.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,490 | 22.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 438 | 2.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,065 | 6.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 705 | 4.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 73.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 11.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (70805 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $27,556 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $42,298 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $32,150 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $23,146 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (70805 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,285 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,365 | 83.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,920 | 17.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,577 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,635 | 81.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,164 | 12.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 553 | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (70805 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 526 | 2.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 22,643 | 94.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 11 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 36 | 0.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 600 | 2.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 234 | 1.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 736 | 3.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 527 | 2.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 75 | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 16 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 436 | 1.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (70805 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,267 | 14.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,424 | 15.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,465 | 16.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,402 | 15.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,178 | 13.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,168 | 12.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 499 | 5.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 363 | 4.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 181 | 2.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 114 | 1.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (70805 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,706 | 71.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,660 | 17.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 304 | 3.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 204 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 132 | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 175 | 1.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (70805 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 103 | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 673 | 7.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 324 | 3.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 180 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,429 | 15.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 521 | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 221 | 2.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 260 | 2.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 619 | 6.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,738 | 29.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,318 | 14.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 642 | 6.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 337 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (70805 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 36.9% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (70805 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 21,157 | 88.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 7,941 | 33.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 15,976 | 66.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,884 | 12.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (70805 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,125 | 67.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,665 | 29.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,868 | 20.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,344 | 14.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 309 | 3.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,748 | 41.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (70805 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,147 | 71.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 56 | 0.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 238 | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 491 | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 305 | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 560 | 4.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,355 | 11.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 321 | 2.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (70805 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 64 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 957 | 8.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 240 | 2.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 468 | 4.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 737 | 6.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,109 | 18.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,796 | 24.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,200 | 19.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,495 | 13.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 407 | 3.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (70805 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 398 | 3.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,390 | 12.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,565 | 31.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,261 | 45.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 713 | 6.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 146 | 1.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (70805 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,767 | 30.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 47 | 0.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,063 | 66.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 14 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 32 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 138 | 1.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (70805 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,040 | 22.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,070 | 44.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,083 | 23.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 868 | 9.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (70805 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 513 | 14.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,505 | 41.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 973 | 26.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 254 | 7.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 211 | 5.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 98 | 2.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 49 | 1.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 25 | 0.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (70805 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $892 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $358 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $846 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.82 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.53 | 2.38 |
Households (70805 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,061 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,429 | 15.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 339 | 3.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,119 | 23.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,564 | 50.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,588 | 28.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,495 | 27.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.64 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.73 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (70805 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,058 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,388 | 59.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,788 | 19.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 234 | 2.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,247 | 13.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,368 | 59.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (70805 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,930 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 455 | 7.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 341 | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,771 | 46.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,439 | 24.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 924 | 15.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (70805 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 17,857 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 670 | 3.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 24,041 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,873 | 20.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 264 | 5.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,259 | 66.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,350 | 27.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (70805 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 19,487 | 81.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,258 | 17.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,366 | 79.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 705 | 16.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 23 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 187 | 4.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (70805 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 23,716 | 98.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 41 | 0.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 334 | 814.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 334 | 814.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 334 | 814.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 0 | 0.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 30 | 73.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 247 | 602.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (70805 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,590 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 22,153 | 98.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 437 | 1.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 315 | 1.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 55 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 37 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 30 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (70805 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,061 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,528 | 83.1% | 89.4% |
Baton Rouge, LA70805