70820 ZIP Code
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
December 20, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 70820 |
| City/Town: | Baton Rouge |
| County: | East Baton Rouge Parish |
| State: | Louisiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 22,540 |
| Median Household Income: | $43,884 |
| Per Capita Income: | $21,320 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,434 |
| Median Home Value: | $282,400 |
| Land Area: | 20.6 sq miles
53.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 3.6 sq miles
9.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 30.3654, -91.2027 |
Population Information (70820 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 22,540 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,085 | 44.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,455 | 55.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 22.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,246 | 5.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 938 | 4.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 309 | 1.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,896 | 8.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 9,590 | 42.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,006 | 17.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,404 | 6.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,176 | 5.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 566 | 2.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 562 | 2.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 654 | 2.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 129 | 0.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 64 | 0.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (70820 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $282,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,021 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,434 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,633 | 75.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,801 | 24.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,498 | 28.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,135 | 71.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (70820 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 8,561 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 368 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 130 | 1.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,406 | 16.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,215 | 14.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 633 | 7.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,473 | 28.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,336 | 27.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 56.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (70820 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $43,884 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $79,673 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $79,203 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $21,320 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (70820 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 13,795 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,167 | 95.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 628 | 4.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,153 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,178 | 77.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,341 | 17.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 648 | 4.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (70820 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,332 | 59.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 5,588 | 24.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 126 | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,258 | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,364 | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 872 | 3.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,683 | 7.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,087 | 9.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 369 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 167 | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 123 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,428 | 6.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (70820 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,398 | 16.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 625 | 7.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 744 | 8.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 752 | 8.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,485 | 17.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,169 | 13.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 449 | 5.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 582 | 6.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 647 | 7.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 782 | 9.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (70820 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,332 | 78.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 875 | 6.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 428 | 3.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 204 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 249 | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 657 | 5.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (70820 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 37 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 609 | 4.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 823 | 6.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 101 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,403 | 10.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 169 | 1.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 298 | 2.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 459 | 3.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,697 | 12.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,674 | 20.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,992 | 22.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 910 | 6.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 995 | 7.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (70820 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 37.5% | 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 (70820 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 19,711 | 87.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 15,544 | 69.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,186 | 23.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,758 | 12.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (70820 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,554 | 87.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 579 | 6.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 623 | 7.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 230 | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 114 | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,037 | 12.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (70820 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,138 | 27.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 567 | 5.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 671 | 5.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 2,158 | 18.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,552 | 13.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,234 | 10.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,069 | 18.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 45 | 0.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (70820 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 104 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 3,307 | 28.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,893 | 25.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,311 | 11.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,029 | 17.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,482 | 13.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 196 | 1.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 7 | 0.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 20 | 0.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 85 | 0.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (70820 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 855 | 7.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,874 | 16.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,360 | 29.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,741 | 32.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,455 | 12.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 149 | 1.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (70820 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,377 | 16.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 27 | 0.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 7,229 | 83.7% | 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: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (70820 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 554 | 6.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,074 | 35.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,967 | 34.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,038 | 23.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (70820 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 42 | 1.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 42 | 1.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 261 | 10.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 287 | 11.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 795 | 31.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 884 | 35.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 165 | 6.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 22 | 0.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (70820 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,676 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $526 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,021 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.48 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.61 | 2.38 |
Households (70820 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,633 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,828 | 21.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 559 | 6.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,434 | 28.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,813 | 44.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,172 | 13.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 591 | 6.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.57 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.13 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (70820 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,503 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,225 | 73.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,968 | 23.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 310 | 3.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 8,761 | 103.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (70820 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 10,880 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 188 | 1.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 83 | 0.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,219 | 11.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 313 | 2.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 9,077 | 83.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (70820 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 19,653 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 214 | 1.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 22,469 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,238 | 5.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 58 | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 975 | 78.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 205 | 16.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (70820 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 15,498 | 68.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,852 | 30.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,369 | 63.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,312 | 33.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,049 | 15.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 171 | 2.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (70820 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 20,265 | 89.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 64 | 0.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,275 | 3554.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,275 | 3554.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,275 | 3554.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 107 | 167.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 40 | 62.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 14 | 21.9% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,175 | 1835.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 63 | 98.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (70820 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 21,294 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 18,687 | 87.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,607 | 12.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,434 | 6.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 684 | 3.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 441 | 2.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 48 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (70820 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,633 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,338 | 96.6% | 89.4% |
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