| City: | Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
| Names to Avoid: | Southern University |
| Parish: | East Baton Rouge Parish |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:24:48 PM |
| Population: | 1,753 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 225 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 30.5270, -91.1994 |
| Land Area: | 0.509 sq mi |
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Southern University and A&M College, chartered in 1880 and opened in 1881 "for the education of persons of color," operates under dedicated ZIP code 70813 in East Baton Rouge Parish. Southern is the largest historically black college or university (HBCU) in Louisiana and the flagship institution of the only HBCU system in America. The concept originated at the 1879 Louisiana State Constitutional Convention with P. B. S. Pinchback, and the university moved to its current Scotlandville location along the Mississippi River in 1914. Southern consistently enrolled over 10,000 students between 1970 and 1990, becoming the nation's largest HBCU. This postal designation has served the campus for more than two decades.
The 2020 Census counted 1,753 residents within this ZIP boundary, with a median age of 19.8 years reflecting the undergraduate student population. All residents live in non-institutional group quarters, consistent with dormitory housing. The athletic teams, known as the Jaguars, compete in the Southwestern Athletic Conference. The Human Jukebox marching band has represented Southern since 1947 and performs at the nationally televised Bayou Classic against Grambling. Census Business Patterns shows 6 establishments with 66 employees. Mail should be addressed to Baton Rouge, LA 70813 with the department name.
| Population: | 1,753 |
| Median Age: | 19.8 |
| Housing Units: | 0 |
| Establishments: | 6 |
| Employment: | 66 |
ZIP Code 70813 has 1,753 residents and 0 households. The median age is 19.8 years, significantly younger than the state (38.1) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 34.1% male and 65.9% female, which is much lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (95.9%, much higher than the state average of 31.4% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and Other / Two or More Races (1.9%, lower than the national average of 8.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (31.4%) and national averages (12.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 1,753Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,829Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 3,444.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 0Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 0.00Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 0.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,506 | 1,994 | 1,829 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,753 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 19.8
Male Median Age: 20.1
Female Median Age: 19.8
| 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 288 | 290 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 673 | 461 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 961 | 751 | 34 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 24 | 1.36% |
| Black: | 1,681 | 95.13% |
| Hispanic:* | 25 | 1.41% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 3 | 0.17% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 34 | 1.92% |
| Total: | 1,767 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 598 | 34.11% | 20.1 years |
| Females: | 1,155 | 65.89% | 19.8 years |
| Total: | 1,753 | 100% | 19.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,812 | 99.07% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 17 | 0.93% |
| Total Population: | 1,829 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,812 | 99.07% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 17 | 0.93% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($60,023), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $14,643, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $14,643 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 29.4%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.8%, which is modestly greater than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (40.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $13,438 | $14,844 |
| Employed: | 507 | 27.72% |
| Unemployed: | 31 | 1.69% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 1,291 | 70.59% |
| Total: | 1,829 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 108 | 21.30% |
| Service: | 154 | 30.37% |
| Sales and Office: | 203 | 40.04% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 42 | 8.28% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 507 | 100% |
In 2024, 53.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is on par with the state rate (26.60%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is on par with the state rate (86.90%). The uninsured rate is 6.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 74.10%, which is notably higher than the state rate (57.90%). Insufficient data for poverty. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is markedly above the state rate (24.00%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 26 | 46.43% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 25 | 44.64% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5 | 8.93% |
| Total: | 56 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 56 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 30 | 53.57% |
| Private Insurance: | 1,355 | 62.13% |
| Public Insurance: | 708 | 32.46% |
| No Insurance: | 118 | 5.41% |
| Total: | 2,181 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 2,063 | 94.59% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,778 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 1,778 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 70813 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 5 business establishments, employing about 80 people with an annual payroll of $2,744,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 0Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 5Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $654,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $2,744,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 80Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 70813 is located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ). This area has a population of 802,484 people, about 0.22% of whom live in ZIP Code 70813. It covers 0.509 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 802,484Source: Census |
| MSA: | Baton Rouge, LA MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.509 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | No DistrictsSource: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 2205000Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Baton Rouge city; LouisianaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 70813 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are 2 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
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 February 1, 2026.