| ZIP Code | 70817 |
|---|---|
| City | Baton Rouge |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | East Baton Rouge Parish County |
| Area Code | 225 |
| Elevation | 22 ft |
| Latitude | 30.375109 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -90.980419 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 22033 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.5 yrs ↑ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.43 |
| Below Poverty | 7.7% ▼ 24% below avg |
| College Grads | 54.8% ▲ 42% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.3% ▲ 30% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 74 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,838 (17.5%) |
| Some College | 2,157 (9.9%) |
| Associates | 3,814 (17.4%) |
| Bachelors | 1,036 (4.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 10,963 (50.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $102,878 ▲ 35% above avg ↑ 17% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $288,400 ≈ Avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,363/mo ↑ 18% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 14,106 |
| Vacant Units | 479 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.43 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 14,106 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 479 |
| Owner Occupied | 80.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 19.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.43 |
ZIP code 70817 is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, within East Baton Rouge Parish County. With a population of 33,237, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.5 years. Economically, 70817 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $102,878 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 70817 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $288,400 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,363 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 80.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 18% since 2019.
The population of 70817 is majority White (63.72%). Residents are well-educated — 54.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.7%. Household income has grown by 17% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 70817 stands at 6.3%, which is above the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 81%.
Overall, ZIP code 70817 in Baton Rouge, LA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 33,237 residents, a median household income of $102,878, and a median home value of $288,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Louisiana.