70817 ZIP Code
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
December 20, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 70817 |
| City/Town: | Baton Rouge |
| County: | East Baton Rouge Parish |
| State: | Louisiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 33,478 |
| Median Household Income: | $99,753 |
| Per Capita Income: | $54,168 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,949 |
| Median Home Value: | $276,500 |
| Land Area: | 25.4 sq miles
65.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.4 sq miles
0.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 30.3751, -90.9804 |
Population Information (70817 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 33,478 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 15,959 | 47.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 17,519 | 52.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,991 | 5.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,796 | 8.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,022 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,779 | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,794 | 5.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,096 | 12.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,379 | 13.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,032 | 12.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,970 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,179 | 6.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,733 | 14.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,380 | 4.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 327 | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (70817 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $276,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,279 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,949 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,329 | 95.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 620 | 4.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 10,818 | 81.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,511 | 18.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (70817 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 23,096 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 453 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 594 | 2.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,413 | 19.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,326 | 23.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,095 | 4.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 7,818 | 33.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,397 | 14.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 48.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (70817 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $99,753 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $126,425 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $112,560 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $54,168 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (70817 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 18,005 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 16,929 | 94.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,010 | 5.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,514 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 13,194 | 77.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,530 | 14.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,168 | 6.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 37 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (70817 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 22,613 | 67.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 6,722 | 20.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 81 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,088 | 3.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 390 | 1.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,584 | 7.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,003 | 3.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,053 | 3.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 314 | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 26 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 59 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 654 | 2.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (70817 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 544 | 4.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 156 | 1.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 423 | 3.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 692 | 5.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,337 | 10.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,712 | 12.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,818 | 13.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,614 | 19.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,544 | 11.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,489 | 18.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (70817 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 13,742 | 81.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 957 | 5.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 14 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 37 | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 51 | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,762 | 10.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (70817 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 117 | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,103 | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,007 | 5.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 1,285 | 7.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,580 | 9.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 531 | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 444 | 2.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,628 | 9.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,337 | 13.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,953 | 23.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,086 | 6.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 783 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,075 | 6.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (70817 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.8% | 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 (70817 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 32,448 | 96.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 26,050 | 77.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,269 | 33.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 849 | 2.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (70817 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,915 | 81.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,312 | 24.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,051 | 22.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 386 | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 284 | 2.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,116 | 8.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (70817 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 11,200 | 80.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 452 | 3.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 195 | 1.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 708 | 5.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 495 | 3.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 381 | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 474 | 3.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 44 | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (70817 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 116 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,182 | 15.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,076 | 14.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,135 | 22.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,771 | 27.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,246 | 16.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 206 | 1.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 143 | 1.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 74 | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 0 | 0.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (70817 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 72 | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 649 | 4.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,978 | 14.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,367 | 45.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 4,418 | 31.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 465 | 3.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (70817 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,336 | 47.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 109 | 0.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,834 | 51.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 50 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (70817 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 98 | 0.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,925 | 29.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,832 | 51.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,474 | 18.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (70817 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 54 | 0.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 50 | 0.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 198 | 1.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,075 | 19.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 4,117 | 38.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,222 | 29.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,042 | 9.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 60 | 0.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (70817 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,810 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $502 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,279 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.55 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.32 | 2.38 |
Households (70817 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,329 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,125 | 53.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,481 | 18.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,376 | 17.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,354 | 25.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,609 | 27.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,630 | 34.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.50 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.14 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (70817 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,996 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,384 | 26.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,409 | 57.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 299 | 2.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,674 | 12.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,384 | 26.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (70817 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,405 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 493 | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 1,418 | 16.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,950 | 35.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,493 | 17.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,051 | 24.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (70817 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 25,509 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,583 | 6.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 33,297 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,204 | 9.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 300 | 9.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,352 | 42.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,552 | 48.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (70817 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 30,532 | 91.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,765 | 8.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,837 | 66.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 869 | 31.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 344 | 12.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 59 | 2.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (70817 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 31,684 | 94.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 445 | 1.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,794 | 403.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,794 | 403.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,794 | 403.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 86 | 19.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 151 | 33.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 18 | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 604 | 135.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (70817 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 31,487 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 29,032 | 92.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,455 | 7.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 568 | 1.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 567 | 1.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 666 | 2.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 654 | 2.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (70817 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,329 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 13,149 | 98.6% | 89.4% |
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