| ZIP Codes: | 20 Standard, 16 PO Boxes, 6 Unique [See All] |
| Parish: | East Baton Rouge Parish, LA |
| Area Code: | 225 |
| Time Zone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 12:00:00 AM |
| Population: | 227,470 (Census Place) [More Demographics] |
| Statistical Area: | Baton Rouge, LA [Learn More] |
| Coordinates: | 30.4392, -91.1027 |
| Land Area: | 222.35 sq miles (ZIP Codes) |
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| ZIP Code | Type | PopulationPop | % of Population% of Pop | Alias Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70801 | Standard | 340 | 0.09% | |
| 70802 | Standard | 26,519 | 6.80% | |
| 70803 | Unique | 3,587 | 0.92% | La St Univ,University |
| 70804 | P.O. Box | 0 | 0.00% | |
| 70805 | Standard | 26,025 | 6.68% | |
| 70806 | Standard | 27,898 | 7.16% | |
| 70807 | Standard | 16,091 | 4.13% | Scotlandville |
| 70808 | Standard | 32,510 | 8.34% | |
| 70809 | Standard | 25,302 | 6.49% | St George |
| 70810 | Standard | 42,472 | 10.89% | St George |
| 70811 | Standard | 13,116 | 3.36% | Scotlandville,Zion City |
| 70812 | Standard | 10,976 | 2.82% | |
| 70813 | Unique | 1,753 | 0.45% | Southern University |
| 70814 | Standard | 14,061 | 3.61% | |
| 70815 | Standard | 29,376 | 7.53% | |
| 70816 | Standard | 45,232 | 11.60% | St George |
| 70817 | Standard | 35,025 | 8.98% | St George |
| 70818 | Standard | 10,492 | 2.69% | |
| 70819 | Standard | 5,104 | 1.31% | |
| 70820 | Standard | 23,470 | 6.02% | |
| 70821 | P.O. Box | 0 | 0.00% | |
| 70822 | Unique | 0 | 0.00% | La Dept Of Revenue,La Dept Rev |
| 70823 | Unique | 0 | 0.00% | La Dept Of Revenue,La Dept Rev |
| 70825 | Standard | 0 | 0.00% | One Amer Pl,One American Place |
| 70826 | P.O. Box | 0 | 0.00% | |
| 70827 | Standard | 0 | 0.00% | |
| 70831 | P.O. Box | 0 | 0.00% | |
| 70833 | Unique | 0 | 0.00% | La Lottery,Louisiana Lottery |
| 70835 | P.O. Box | 0 | 0.00% | Gateway |
| 70836 | Standard | 535 | 0.14% | |
| 70837 | P.O. Box | 0 | 0.00% | Central |
| 70873 | P.O. Box | 0 | 0.00% | |
| 70874 | P.O. Box | 0 | 0.00% | Scotlandville |
| 70879 | P.O. Box | 0 | 0.00% | |
| 70884 | P.O. Box | 0 | 0.00% | Commerce Park |
| 70891 | Unique | 0 | 0.00% | Entergy Corp |
| 70892 | P.O. Box | 0 | 0.00% | |
| 70893 | P.O. Box | 0 | 0.00% | |
| 70894 | P.O. Box | 0 | 0.00% | |
| 70895 | P.O. Box | 0 | 0.00% | |
| 70896 | P.O. Box | 0 | 0.00% | |
| 70898 | P.O. Box | 0 | 0.00% |
Baton Rouge, LA has 386,722 residents, with an average household size of 2.4. The gender split is 47.4% male and 52.6% female - about the same as the national split. By age, the top brackets are 30-34 (5.2%) and 35-39 (5.9%). By race, Black or African American and White are the largest groups. Hispanic or Latino (of any race) is 6.5%. Those born outside the United States make up 7.4% (lower than the Nation).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
There are two kinds of demographics shown in the charts for Baton Rouge, LA. Each covers a different geographic boundary and has different criteria for what is included. Learn More
| Total Population: | 389,884 |
| Total Households: | 156,909 |
| Total Housing Units: | 177,821 |
| Average Household Size: | 2.38 |
| Average Family Size: | 3.55 |
All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
| Total Population: | 227,470 |
| Total Households: | 91,028 |
| Total Housing Units: | 105,272 |
| Average Household Size: | 2.33 |
| Average Family Size: | 3.93 |
Data for the U.S. Census Place.
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 375,499 | 376,344 | 377,861 | 379,233 | 379,907 | 380,241 | 380,879 | 378,971 | 379,492 | 379,330 | 387,554 | 387,370 | 386,722 |
| Decennial Census | 378,909%> | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 389,884 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 34.1
Male Median Age: 32.7
Female Median Age: 35.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 11,740 | 11,805 | 11,997 | 14,974 | 17,917 | 15,170 | 13,592 | 12,313 | 10,401 | 9,590 | 9,847 | 10,372 | 10,386 | 9,064 | 6,986 | 4,201 | 2,520 | 2,091 |
| Female | 11,648 | 11,374 | 11,594 | 16,253 | 19,569 | 15,864 | 13,990 | 13,418 | 11,419 | 10,509 | 10,823 | 12,204 | 12,326 | 11,392 | 8,803 | 5,693 | 3,797 | 4,242 |
| Total | 23,388 | 23,179 | 23,591 | 31,227 | 37,486 | 31,034 | 27,582 | 25,731 | 21,820 | 20,099 | 20,670 | 22,576 | 22,712 | 20,456 | 15,789 | 9,894 | 6,317 | 6,333 |
| White: | 161,337 | 40.49% |
| Black: | 179,028 | 44.93% |
| Hispanic:* | 28,325 | 7.11% |
| Asian: | 13,985 | 3.51% |
| American Indian: | 1,141 | 0.29% |
| Hawaiian: | 106 | 0.03% |
| Other: | 14,522 | 3.64% |
| Total: | 398,444 | 100% |
All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
| Gender | Count | Percentage | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 184,966 | 47.44% | 32.7 years |
| Females: | 204,918 | 52.56% | 35.5 years |
| Total: | 389,884 | 100% | 34.1 years |
All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
| Native, born in the United States: | 354,726 | 91.73% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 2,660 | 0.69% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 10,477 | 2.71% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 18,859 | 7.59% |
| Total Population: | 386,722 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 357,386 | 92.41% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 29,336 | 7.59% |
ZIP Codes in Baton Rouge, LA have an average household income of $62,104 (higher than the State by 3.5%, and much lower than the Nation by 20.9%). Family vs nonfamily earnings show a significant gap ($78,462 vs $44,608). Employment participation is lower than the Nation (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 9.1%, which is much higher than the Nation (5.2%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $45,074 | $46,325 | $47,094 | $46,902 | $48,264 | $47,360 | $51,020 | $51,611 | $54,688 | $55,873 | $57,022 | $60,836 | $62,104 |
| Median Family Income | $60,859 | $62,440 | $63,161 | $62,779 | $62,404 | $63,906 | $67,121 | $67,156 | $69,715 | $70,701 | $71,857 | $75,861 | $78,462 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $28,017 | $28,944 | $30,209 | $30,719 | $31,094 | $30,838 | $32,226 | $32,084 | $33,040 | $37,506 | $41,762 | $45,897 | $44,608 |
| Median Male Income | $44,998 | $45,165 | $45,909 | $46,520 | $46,942 | $47,992 | $49,919 | $50,588 | $51,314 | $51,755 | $54,150 | $57,468 | $57,426 |
| Median Female Income | $31,282 | $33,434 | $34,049 | $34,256 | $35,008 | $34,873 | $35,307 | $35,650 | $37,434 | $38,798 | $43,321 | $45,246 | $48,289 |
| Employed: | 182,287 | 58.66% |
| Unemployed: | 15,271 | 4.91% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 113,212 | 36.43% |
| Total: | 310,770 | 100% |
All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 80,202 | 44.00% |
| Service: | 32,705 | 17.94% |
| Sales and Office: | 36,903 | 20.24% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 13,015 | 7.14% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 19,462 | 10.68% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 182,287 | 100% |
In Baton Rouge, LA, the median home value is $225,887 - higher than the State by 8.2%, and up $40,231 (21.7%) since 2020. Renters pay an average of $1,171 per month - much higher than the State by 12.8%, and up $181 (18.3%) since 2020. Most renters in Baton Rouge pay under $1,000 (45.6%). About 45.6% pay under $1,000 and 4.2% pay $2,000+; the under $1,000 share is much higher than the Nation. Of occupied housing, owners make up 46.9% (55.5% have a mortgage) and renters make up 53.1% - owners are much lower than the Nation.
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $157,668 | $160,118 | $162,787 | $164,218 | $167,193 | $169,106 | $172,187 | $176,100 | $180,162 | $185,656 | $193,393 | $217,900 | $225,887 |
| Less than $500: | 3,529 | 5.18% |
| $500 to $999: | 21,584 | 31.66% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 26,468 | 38.83% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 10,112 | 14.83% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 2,567 | 3.77% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 461 | 0.68% |
| $3,000 or more: | 437 | 0.64% |
| No Rent: | 3,008 | 4.41% |
| Total: | 68,166 | 100% |
All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $764 | $790 | $802 | $830 | $839 | $857 | $884 | $951 | $972 | $990 | $1,024 | $1,117 | $1,171 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 50,338 | 33.28% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 32,738 | 21.65% |
| Renter Occupied: | 68,166 | 45.07% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 151,242 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 151,242 | 84.54% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 27,666 | 15.46% |
| Total Housing Units: | 178,908 | 100% |
35.8% of adults (25+) have a bachelor-s degree or higher, well above the state rate (26.6%) and about the same as the national average (35.0%). High school or higher is 87.5%, which is about the same as the state rate (86.9%). The share of people in poverty is 16.6%, which is slightly above the state rate (14.2%) and above the national rate (8.7%), up 2.5 percentage points since 2011 and up 1.7 percentage points from its 2019 pre-pandemic level.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 8,896 | 3.70% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 14,306 | 5.95% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 58,877 | 24.49% |
| Some college, no degree: | 50,192 | 20.88% |
| Associate's degree: | 13,807 | 5.74% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 55,955 | 23.28% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 38,365 | 15.96% |
| Total: | 240,398 | 100% |
| High school graduate or higher: | 217,196 | 90.35% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 94,320 | 39.23% |
All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
| Private Insurance: | 235,841 | 55.17% |
| Public Insurance: | 156,622 | 36.64% |
| No Insurance: | 34,987 | 8.19% |
| Total: | 427,450 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 392,463 | 91.81% |
All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 14.1% | 14.4% | 14.7% | 14.3% | 14.5% | 14.5% | 14.2% | 14.4% | 14.9% | 14.9% | 15.6% | 16.0% | 16.6% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 6,801 | 5.96% |
| Kindergarten: | 5,317 | 4.66% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 36,944 | 32.35% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 17,235 | 15.09% |
| College or graduate school: | 47,894 | 41.94% |
| Total: | 114,191 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 12,118 | 10.61% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 59,496 | 52.10% |
Baton Rouge supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 11,587 business establishments, employing about 233,750 people with an annual payroll of $14,383,901,000. USPS data shows 177,255 residential mailboxes and 15,754 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 177,255Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 15,754Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 220,125Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 108,641Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 46,248Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 11,587Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $3,633,890,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $14,383,901,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 233,750Source: CBP |
All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
Baton Rouge, LA is located in East Baton Rouge Parish, within the Baton Rouge, LA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 12940) and spans 2 of Louisiana's 2nd and 6th Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 871,379 people, about 44.7% of whom live in Baton Rouge. ZIP Codes here cover 222.352 sq mi of land and a water area of 9.531 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Baton Rouge, LASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 12940Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 871,379Source: Census |
| MSA: | Baton Rouge, LA MSASource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 222.352 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 9.531 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District(s): | 02,06Source: USPS |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Last ZIP Intro: | 2006-05Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 05000Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Baton Rouge city; LouisianaSource: Census |
Sum of all ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.