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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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Baton Rouge, LA has 42 ZIP Codes


ZIP CodeTypePopulationPop% of Population% of PopAlias Names
70801Standard3400.09%
70802Standard26,5196.80%
70803 Unique3,5870.92%La St Univ,University
70804 P.O. Box00.00%
70805Standard26,0256.68%
70806Standard27,8987.16%
70807Standard16,0914.13%Scotlandville
70808Standard32,5108.34%
70809Standard25,3026.49%St George
70810Standard42,47210.89%St George
70811Standard13,1163.36%Scotlandville,Zion City
70812Standard10,9762.82%
70813 Unique1,7530.45%Southern University
70814Standard14,0613.61%
70815Standard29,3767.53%
70816Standard45,23211.60%St George
70817Standard35,0258.98%St George
70818Standard10,4922.69%
70819Standard5,1041.31%
70820Standard23,4706.02%
70821 P.O. Box00.00%
70822 Unique00.00%La Dept Of Revenue,La Dept Rev
70823 Unique00.00%La Dept Of Revenue,La Dept Rev
70825Standard00.00%One Amer Pl,One American Place
70826 P.O. Box00.00%
70827Standard00.00%
70831 P.O. Box00.00%
70833 Unique00.00%La Lottery,Louisiana Lottery
70835 P.O. Box00.00%Gateway
70836Standard5350.14%
70837 P.O. Box00.00%Central
70873 P.O. Box00.00%
70874 P.O. Box00.00%Scotlandville
70879 P.O. Box00.00%
70884 P.O. Box00.00%Commerce Park
70891 Unique00.00%Entergy Corp
70892 P.O. Box00.00%
70893 P.O. Box00.00%
70894 P.O. Box00.00%
70895 P.O. Box00.00%
70896 P.O. Box00.00%
70898 P.O. Box00.00%
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Population & Demographics


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

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

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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.

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


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Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--375,499376,344377,861379,233379,907380,241380,879378,971379,492379,330387,554387,370386,722
Decennial Census378,909------------------389,884------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 34.1

Male Median Age: 32.7

Female Median Age: 35.5

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Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male11,74011,80511,99714,97417,91715,17013,59212,31310,4019,5909,84710,37210,3869,0646,9864,2012,5202,091
Female11,64811,37411,59416,25319,56915,86413,99013,41811,41910,50910,82312,20412,32611,3928,8035,6933,7974,242
Total23,38823,17923,59131,22737,48631,03427,58225,73121,82020,09920,67022,57622,71220,45615,7899,8946,3176,333
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


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White:161,33740.49%
Black:179,02844.93%
Hispanic:*28,3257.11%
Asian:13,9853.51%
American Indian:1,1410.29%
Hawaiian:1060.03%
Other:14,5223.64%
Total:398,444100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


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GenderCountPercentageMedian Age
Males:184,96647.44%32.7 years
Females:204,91852.56%35.5 years
Total:389,884100%34.1 years

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:354,72691.73%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:2,6600.69%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:10,4772.71%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:18,8597.59%
Total Population:386,722100%
Total Native Population:357,38692.41%
Total Foreign-born Population:29,3367.59%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


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

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


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Income Type2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
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
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


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Employed:182,28758.66%
Unemployed:15,2714.91%
Not In Labor Force:113,21236.43%
Total:310,770100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:80,20244.00%
Service:32,70517.94%
Sales and Office:36,90320.24%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:13,0157.14%
Production, transportation, and material moving:19,46210.68%
Total Civilian Employed Population:182,287100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


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.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
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
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:3,5295.18%
$500 to $999:21,58431.66%
$1,000 to $1,499:26,46838.83%
$1,500 to $1,999:10,11214.83%
$2,000 to $2,499:2,5673.77%
$2,500 to $2,999:4610.68%
$3,000 or more:4370.64%
No Rent:3,0084.41%
Total:68,166100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$764$790$802$830$839$857$884$951$972$990$1,024$1,117$1,171
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


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%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


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.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:8,8963.70%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:14,3065.95%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):58,87724.49%
Some college, no degree:50,19220.88%
Associate's degree:13,8075.74%
Bachelor's degree:55,95523.28%
Graduate or professional degree:38,36515.96%
Total:240,398100%
High school graduate or higher:217,19690.35%
Bachelor's degree or higher:94,32039.23%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:235,84155.17%
Public Insurance:156,62236.64%
No Insurance:34,9878.19%
Total:427,450100%
Has Health Insurance:392,46391.81%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty14.1%14.4%14.7%14.3%14.5%14.5%14.2%14.4%14.9%14.9%15.6%16.0%16.6%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:6,8015.96%
Kindergarten:5,3174.66%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):36,94432.35%
High school (grades 9-12):17,23515.09%
College or graduate school:47,89441.94%
Total:114,191100%
Early Childhood:12,11810.61%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):59,49652.10%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


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.

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications


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.

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Baton Rouge, LA


  1. Baker, LA ~9.7 miles
  2. Addis, LA ~10.0 miles
  3. Sunshine, LA ~10.6 miles
  4. Brusly, LA ~10.8 miles
  5. Saint Gabriel, LA ~13.1 miles
  6. Denham Springs, LA ~13.2 miles
  7. Greenwell Springs, LA ~13.9 miles
  8. Prairieville, LA ~14.3 miles
  9. Port Allen, LA ~14.3 miles
  10. Zachary, LA ~14.4 miles
  11. Carville, LA ~15.6 miles
  12. Pride, LA ~15.8 miles
  13. Geismar, LA ~17.0 miles
  14. Erwinville, LA ~17.6 miles
  15. Gonzales, LA ~18.2 miles
  16. Walker, LA ~18.9 miles
  17. Glynn, LA ~19.0 miles
  18. Rougon, LA ~19.5 miles
  19. Plaquemine, LA ~20.2 miles
  20. Slaughter, LA ~21.1 miles

Sources & References


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.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 3/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 3/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
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    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 3/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov