70836 ZIP Code — Baton Rouge, LA

East Baton Rouge County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70836 is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, within East Baton Rouge County. It covers approximately 0.53 square miles and serves a population of 256 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 225.

About ZIP code 70836

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 66% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 70836 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and economic challenges above the national average.

256

population

0.53

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70836 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70836

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70836. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Baton Rouge	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

70809 Baton Rouge (1.3 mi) 70810 Baton Rouge (2.3 mi) 70808 Baton Rouge (3.6 mi) 70815 Baton Rouge (4.6 mi) 70816 Baton Rouge (4.8 mi) 70806 Baton Rouge (5 mi) 70820 Baton Rouge (5.8 mi) 70825 Baton Rouge (6 mi) 70822 Baton Rouge (6 mi) 70823 Baton Rouge (6 mi) 70833 Baton Rouge (6 mi) 70803 Baton Rouge (6.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	256
Population density	483 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	0.53 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	30.3883
Longitude	-91.0853
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	225

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Demographics & statistics

256

Population

483

People per sq mi

36.1

Median age

Median household income

$47,711

Per capita income

Median home value

$1,361

Median monthly rent

0.0%

Home ownership

20.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

165

Housing units

66.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

20–24

25–34

35–44

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	256	100.0%
65 and over	39	15.2%
Median age	36.1 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 62.8%

White 24.1%

Asian 6.9%

Two or more races 4.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	164	62.8%
White	63	24.1%
Asian	18	6.9%
Two or more races	11	4.2%
Hispanic or Latino	5	1.9%

Household income

Under $10k 22.9%

$10k–$15k 6.1%

$15k–$25k 6.7%

$35k–$50k 6.1%

$50k–$75k 12.8%

$75k–$100k 21.8%

$100k–$150k 20.1%

$150k–$200k 3.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	22.9%
$10k–$15k	6.1%
$15k–$25k	6.7%
$35k–$50k	6.1%
$50k–$75k	12.8%
$75k–$100k	21.8%
$100k–$150k	20.1%
$150k–$200k	3.4%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$1,361
Owner occupied	0.0%
Renter occupied	100.0%
Vacant	48.0%
Single-family detached	0.0%
Large apartment buildings	89.5%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	2.5
Avg household size (owned)	0.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	86.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	10.5%
1980–1989	3.5%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	21.8%
1 bedroom	58.7%
2 bedrooms	19.5%
3 bedrooms	0.0%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.9%
1 vehicle	77.7%
2 vehicles	10.1%
3 or more	3.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	79.9%
Propane / LP gas	20.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	36	20.1%
Cohabiting couple	24	13.4%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	119	66.5%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	39	21.8%
Average household size	1.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	100.0%	33.5%
Married	0.0%	32.2%
Separated	0.0%	17.2%
Widowed	0.0%	11.9%
Divorced	0.0%	5.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 23.8%

Some college, no degree 5.3%

Associate's degree 4.8%

Bachelor's degree 42.7%

Graduate / professional 23.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	66.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	65	100.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 32.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 30.4%

Public administration 18.0%

Education & healthcare 16.6%

Other services 2.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.8%
Service	25.3%
Sales & office	48.8%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.0%
Government	18.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	64.1%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	17.1%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	18.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.1

Poverty

All people 20.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 20.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	21.8%
Retirement income	9.5%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	0.0%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	0.0%
Heart disease	0.0%
Stroke	0.0%
Asthma	0.0%
Arthritis	0.0%
Kidney disease	0.0%
Pulmonary disease	0.0%
Cancer	0.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	0.0%
Binge drinking	0.0%
No physical activity	0.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	0.0%
Depression	0.0%
Fair or poor health	0.0%
Poor mental health	0.0%
Poor physical health	0.0%
No health insurance	0.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	0.0%
Visited dentist	0.0%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	0.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	100.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	91.0%
Public insurance	31.3%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	256	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	256	100.0%
Born in same state	256	100.0%
Born in different state	125	48.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	12	4.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	11	4.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	69.9%
Internet access	97.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70836

What city is ZIP code 70836 in?

ZIP code 70836 is primarily assigned to Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70836 in?

ZIP code 70836 falls within East Baton Rouge County, Louisiana.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 70836?

66% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70836?

20% of residents in ZIP code 70836 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 70836?

ZIP code 70836 has an estimated population of 256 residents, with a density of 483 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 70836 in?

ZIP code 70836 observes the CST timezone.