70806 ZIP Code
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
December 20, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 70806 |
| City/Town: | Baton Rouge |
| County: | East Baton Rouge Parish |
| State: | Louisiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 29,532 |
| Median Household Income: | $52,393 |
| Per Capita Income: | $41,045 |
| Total Housing Units: | 15,088 |
| Median Home Value: | $310,100 |
| Land Area: | 8.9 sq miles
23.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 30.4488, -91.1247 |
Population Information (70806 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 29,532 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,464 | 45.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 16,068 | 54.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,473 | 8.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,936 | 6.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,522 | 5.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,949 | 6.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,645 | 9.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,608 | 15.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,552 | 12.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,064 | 10.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,491 | 5.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,740 | 5.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,650 | 9.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,213 | 4.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 689 | 2.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (70806 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $310,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $985 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 15,088 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,572 | 83.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,516 | 16.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,605 | 44.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,967 | 55.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (70806 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 19,007 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 801 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,309 | 6.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,932 | 25.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,268 | 17.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 847 | 4.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,509 | 23.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,341 | 17.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 41.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (70806 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $52,393 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $85,352 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $75,829 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $41,045 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (70806 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 15,038 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,473 | 89.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,565 | 10.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,192 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,286 | 76.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,595 | 19.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 578 | 4.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 14 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (70806 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,768 | 50.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 11,713 | 39.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 52 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 367 | 1.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 503 | 1.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,129 | 7.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 733 | 2.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,128 | 3.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 270 | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 241 | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 40 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 577 | 2.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (70806 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 823 | 6.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 941 | 7.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,184 | 9.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,857 | 14.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,123 | 8.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,896 | 15.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,133 | 9.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,791 | 14.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 718 | 5.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,106 | 8.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (70806 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,232 | 75.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,226 | 9.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 172 | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 277 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 133 | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,299 | 9.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (70806 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 148 | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 661 | 4.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,006 | 7.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 491 | 3.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,293 | 9.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 549 | 4.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 339 | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 730 | 5.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,561 | 11.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,167 | 30.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,352 | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 478 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 698 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (70806 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 22.2% | 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 (70806 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 24,906 | 84.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 15,749 | 53.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,522 | 39.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,088 | 13.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (70806 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,469 | 75.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,420 | 27.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,297 | 18.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 774 | 6.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 129 | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,384 | 19.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (70806 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,842 | 45.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 353 | 2.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 570 | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,322 | 8.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,210 | 8.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,378 | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 3,332 | 22.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 81 | 0.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (70806 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 26 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,085 | 7.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,339 | 8.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,185 | 7.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,281 | 8.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,086 | 20.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,277 | 15.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,891 | 12.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,607 | 10.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,311 | 8.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (70806 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 401 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 3,131 | 20.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,130 | 34.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,347 | 28.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,699 | 11.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 380 | 2.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (70806 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,168 | 33.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 158 | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 8,054 | 64.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 9 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 22 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 22 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 139 | 1.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (70806 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,925 | 15.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,521 | 43.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,145 | 33.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 981 | 7.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (70806 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 172 | 3.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 423 | 7.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 485 | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 499 | 8.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,098 | 19.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,848 | 33.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 909 | 16.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 171 | 3.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (70806 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,758 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $462 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $985 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.41 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.20 | 2.38 |
Households (70806 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,572 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,600 | 28.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,266 | 10.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,021 | 24.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,959 | 39.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,927 | 23.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,239 | 25.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.29 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.29 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (70806 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,765 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,376 | 49.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,834 | 35.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 426 | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 894 | 8.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,739 | 53.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (70806 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,357 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 544 | 8.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 337 | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,375 | 37.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,302 | 20.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,799 | 28.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (70806 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 22,412 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,176 | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 28,994 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,713 | 16.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 240 | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,661 | 56.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,812 | 38.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (70806 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 23,994 | 81.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,013 | 17.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,788 | 75.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,138 | 22.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 390 | 7.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 87 | 1.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (70806 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 28,617 | 96.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 159 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 915 | 575.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 915 | 575.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 915 | 575.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 202 | 127.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 30 | 18.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 20 | 12.6% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 441 | 277.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 45 | 28.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (70806 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 27,059 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 25,472 | 94.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,587 | 5.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 723 | 2.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 484 | 1.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 284 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 96 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (70806 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,572 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,412 | 90.8% | 89.4% |
Baton Rouge, LA70806