| ZIP Code | 70836 |
|---|---|
| City | Baton Rouge |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | East Baton Rouge Parish County |
| Area Code | 225 |
| Elevation | 26 ft |
| Latitude | 30.387574 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -91.083564 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 22033 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 33.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.70 |
| Below Poverty | 23.3% ▲ 133% above avg |
| College Grads | 60.3% ▲ 56% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 58 (15.1%) |
| Some College | 26 (6.8%) |
| Associates | 69 (17.9%) |
| Bachelors | 13 (3.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 219 (56.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $57,697 ▼ 24% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,416/mo |
| Total Units | 447 |
| Vacant Units | 126 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.70 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 447 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 126 |
| Owner Occupied | 2.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 97.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.70 |
ZIP code 70836 is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, within East Baton Rouge Parish County. With a population of 546, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 33.9 years. Economically, 70836 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $57,697 is below the national average.
Renters can expect to pay around $1,416 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 97.2% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods.
The population of 70836 is majority Black (57.88%). Residents are highly educated — 60.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 23.3%.
About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 63%.
Overall, ZIP code 70836 in Baton Rouge, LA is characterized as solidly middle-class, highly educated, and a relatively young community.