County

West Baton Rouge County, LA

4 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  Louisiana

👥27,686Population
💰$86,804Median HH Income▲ 14% above avg
🎂38.2Median Age
🏠$223,520Median Home Value▼ 20% below avg
🎓35.2%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊6.7%Unemployment▲ 37% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 53%Hispanic: 4.7%Black: 40.4%Asian: 0.6%Other: 1.7%Race
White53.0%
Hispanic4.7%
Black40.4%
Asian0.6%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
6%
25–44
33%
45–64
23%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.60
Below Poverty15.6% ▲ 56% above avg
College Grads35.2% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment6.7% ▲ 37% above avg
No HS Diploma222 (1.2%)
HS Graduate6,414 (35.5%)
Some College2,594 (14.4%)
Associates2,570 (14.2%)
Bachelors1,856 (10.3%)
Graduate Degree4,419 (24.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 35.5%Some College: 14.4%Associates: 14.2%Bachelors: 10.3%Graduate: 24.4%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad35.5%
Some College14.4%
Associates14.2%
Bachelors10.3%
Graduate24.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.2%Renter: 23.8%Tenure
Owner76.2%
Renter23.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
36%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$86,804 ▲ 14% above avg
Median Home Value$223,520 ▼ 20% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,081/mo
Total Housing Units11,840
Vacant Units1,427

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
68%
About West Baton Rouge County, LA

West Baton Rouge County is located in Louisiana and encompasses 4 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 27,686 residents. With a median age of 38.16, it is a middle-aged county.

West Baton Rouge County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $86,804 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.7%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 15.6% is above the national average.

Housing in West Baton Rouge County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $223,520 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,080. Homeownership rates are high at 76.2%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of West Baton Rouge County are majority White (53.04%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 35.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

West Baton Rouge County, LA is a middle-income area in Louisiana. The 4 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in West Baton Rouge County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
70710 Addis 7,052 $105,635 $242,300 $1,451 1.1% 48.2%
70719 Brusly 4,317 $92,231 $235,700 $990 12.4% 31.7%
70729 Erwinville 1,201 $143,511 $402,000 — 0.0% 61.1%
70767 Port Allen 15,116 $71,964 $197,100 $934 8.2% 28.1%

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