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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 70818 has 10,492 residents and 4,003 households (average 2.62 persons per household). The median age is 40.2 years, slightly older than the state (38.1) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.4% male and 52.6% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (72.2%, much higher than the state average of 57.1% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (19.2%, much lower than the state average of 31.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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

2020 Population:	10,492Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:	9,370Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:	12,610Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	710.9 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$78,432Source: Census ACS

Households:	4,003Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$268,200Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.62Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	2.85Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	9,816	9,397	9,536	9,391	9,828	9,763	9,547	9,466	10,183	10,072	10,024	10,155	10,403	9,370
Decennial Census	9,649	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	10,492	--	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

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

Median Age: 40.2

Male Median Age: 39.2

Female Median Age: 41.1

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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	315	366	436	352	257	220	294	301	320	281	282	351	304	287	290	126	118	74
Female	282	397	377	339	271	292	329	388	306	260	301	415	397	412	318	192	133	109
Total	597	763	813	691	528	512	623	689	626	541	583	766	701	699	608	318	251	183

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

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Population by Race

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White:	7,576	72.28%
Black:	2,019	19.26%
Hispanic:*	542	5.17%
Asian:	96	0.92%
American Indian:	33	0.31%
Hawaiian:	2	0.02%
Other:	213	2.03%
Total:	10,481	100%

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.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	4,974	47.41%	39.2 years
Females:	5,518	52.59%	41.1 years
Total:	10,492	100%	40.2 years

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

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	9,252	98.74%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	0	0.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	93	0.99%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	25	1.26%
Total Population:	9,370	100%
Total Native Population:	9,252	98.74%
Total Foreign-born Population:	118	1.26%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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

In 2024, the Median household income is $78,432, which is trails just behind the national median ($80,734), is up $21,671 (38.2%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $6,134. Family households earn a median of $95,505 versus $40,682 for nonfamily households (a difference of $54,823). By gender, male median income is $78,494 and female is $52,452, which is generally lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $26,042 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 59.7%, which is lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 2.0%, which is far lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (53.1%).

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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 Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Household Income	$56,761	$66,930	$65,948	$65,541	$65,552	$66,506	$70,154	$67,625	$72,298	$72,778	$75,833	$73,316	$77,262	$78,432
Median Family Income	$69,803	$73,018	$72,693	$72,250	$75,714	$76,621	$85,128	$86,667	$89,440	$86,382	$88,466	$88,347	$92,873	$95,505
Median NonFamily Income	$29,851	$27,006	$27,292	$30,982	$26,550	$27,888	$28,558	$27,556	$31,719	$47,788	$57,734	$62,507	$46,453	$40,682
Median Male Income	$54,214	$50,343	$51,815	$57,500	$50,313	$50,904	$53,224	$60,391	$63,556	$68,250	$71,683	$77,976	$77,418	$78,494
Median Female Income	$39,808	$42,127	$42,900	$42,792	$42,278	$41,953	$43,280	$43,860	$45,833	$46,082	$53,125	$52,125	$51,676	$52,452

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 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	4,399	58.47%
Unemployed:	89	1.18%
Not In Labor Force:	3,036	40.35%
Total:	7,524	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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

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Management, business, science, and arts:	2,338	53.15%
Service:	455	10.34%
Sales and Office:	833	18.94%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	249	5.66%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	524	11.91%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	4,399	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2024, the median home value is $268,200, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $103,800 (63.14%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $68,200. The median gross rent is $1,335, which is generally lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $578 (76.35%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $437. Of occupied housing, owners make up 79.30% (60.84% with a mortgage, 39.16% free-and-clear) and renters 20.70% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 8.83%, which is markedly below the national rate (10.12%).

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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 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Home Value	$164,400	$174,300	$180,300	$174,600	$182,300	$190,000	$190,300	$188,900	$200,000	$198,500	$214,700	$243,700	$255,800	$268,200

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

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	83	10.32%
$500 to $999:	120	14.93%
$1,000 to $1,499:	210	26.12%
$1,500 to $1,999:	115	14.30%
$2,000 to $2,499:	118	14.68%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	158	19.65%
Total:	804	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Rent	$757	$789	$824	$824	$817	$798	$836	$874	$898	$985	$996	$1,266	$1,353	$1,335

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

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	1,874	48.25%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,206	31.05%
Renter Occupied:	804	20.70%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	3,884	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	3,884	91.17%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	376	8.83%
Total Housing Units:	4,260	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	3,336	78.31%
Multi-Family Units:	526	12.35%
Other Units:	398	9.34%
Total Housing Units:	4,260	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2024, 37.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 95.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 3.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 3.80%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%), up 3.50 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 4.30 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (46.27%). College enrollment is 21.08%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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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)

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Less than 9th grade:	82	1.24%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	238	3.59%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	2,027	30.58%
Some college, no degree:	1,376	20.76%
Associate's degree:	445	6.71%
Bachelor's degree:	1,969	29.70%
Graduate or professional degree:	492	7.42%
Total:	6,629	100%
High school or higher:	6,309	95.17%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	2,461	37.12%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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

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Private Insurance:	6,802	64.49%
Public Insurance:	3,379	32.03%
No Insurance:	367	3.48%
Total:	10,548	100%
Has Health Insurance:	10,181	96.52%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
% of People in Poverty	4.4%	3.8%	5.9%	7.6%	5.7%	4.0%	4.3%	3.5%	3.6%	3.6%	6.6%	5.5%	7.9%	3.8%

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)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	140	5.76%
Kindergarten:	115	4.73%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	1,124	46.27%
High school (grades 9-12):	538	22.15%
College or graduate school:	512	21.08%
Total:	2,429	100%
Early Childhood:	255	10.50%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	1,777	73.16%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Parish:	East Baton Rouge Parish
Timezone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	9:00:40 AM
Population:	10,492 [See All]
Area Code:	225
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	30.5431, -91.0571
Land Area:	14.759 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/70818/zip-code-70818.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	4,813Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	327Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	7,964Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	4,043Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	546Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	235Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$24,295,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$95,892,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	2,864Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Baton Rouge, LASource: Census
CBSA Number:	12940Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	802,484Source: Census
MSA:	Baton Rouge, LA MSASource: Census
Land Area:	14.759 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	--Source: Census

Congressional District:	06Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	4033.89 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

ZIP Code 70818 in Baton Rouge, LA

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

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

Average Household Income

Employment Status

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

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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

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

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 70818

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 70818

Sources & References