70812 ZIP Code — Baton Rouge, LA

East Baton Rouge County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70812 is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, within East Baton Rouge County. It covers approximately 4.48 square miles and serves a population of 11,011 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 225.

About ZIP code 70812

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $118,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $38,832. Poverty affects 34% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 29% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (48%), diabetes (19%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 70812 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

11,011
population
4.48
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
70812 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 70812

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City Status
Baton Rouge Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
70814 Baton Rouge (2.3 mi) 70811 Baton Rouge (2.5 mi) 70805 Baton Rouge (2.6 mi) 70827 Baton Rouge (3.5 mi) 70806 Baton Rouge (3.5 mi) 70815 Baton Rouge (4.1 mi) 70823 Baton Rouge (4.3 mi) 70822 Baton Rouge (4.3 mi) 70825 Baton Rouge (4.3 mi) 70833 Baton Rouge (4.3 mi) 70818 Baton Rouge (4.4 mi) 70802 Baton Rouge (5.3 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 11,011
Population density 2,458 / sq mi
State FIPS 22
County FIPS 033
Geography
Land area 4.48 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 30.4995
Longitude -91.1106
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 225
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 69.8% 44.6% 49.2%
$50k – $100k 18.9% 27.8% 27.7%
$100k – $200k 7.8% 20.5% 18.3%
Over $200k 3.4% 7.2% 4.7%

Demographics & statistics

11,011
Population
2,458
People per sq mi
35.5
Median age
$38,832
Median household income
$20,549
Per capita income
$118,600
Median home value
$1,104
Median monthly rent
72.9%
Home ownership
34.1%
Poverty rate
18.9%
Unemployment
3,341
Housing units
18.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
442
Under 5
507
567
5–9
649
395
10–14
452
346
15–19
396
230
20–24
264
561
25–34
643
856
35–44
980
340
45–54
390
302
55–59
346
411
60–64
470
508
65–74
581
142
75–84
163
33
85+
37
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 183,53132.1%
18 and over7,48067.9%
65 and over1,46413.3%
Median age35.5 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 94.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2%
Other race 1.9%
White 1%
Two or more races 0.2%
GroupCount%
Black or African American10,66194.9%
Hispanic or Latino2242%
Other race2091.9%
White1171%
Two or more races240.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 69.8% 44.6% 49.2%
$50k – $100k 18.9% 27.8% 27.7%
$100k – $200k 7.8% 20.5% 18.3%
Over $200k 3.4% 7.2% 4.7%
Under $10k 8.4%
$10k–$15k 7.4%
$15k–$25k 14.4%
$25k–$35k 15.7%
$35k–$50k 17.7%
$50k–$75k 14.3%
$75k–$100k 3.4%
$100k–$150k 7.7%
$150k–$200k 3.7%
$200k+ 7.4%
Range% of households
Under $10k8.4%
$10k–$15k7.4%
$15k–$25k14.4%
$25k–$35k15.7%
$35k–$50k17.7%
$50k–$75k14.3%
$75k–$100k3.4%
$100k–$150k7.7%
$150k–$200k3.7%
$200k+7.4%
Median income$38,832

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.5%
$50k–$100k 25.9%
$100k–$150k 33.3%
$150k–$200k 24.0%
$200k–$300k 8.8%
$300k–$500k 1.9%
$500k–$1M 0.4%
$1M+ 2.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$118,600
Median rent / month$1,104
Owner occupied72.9%
Renter occupied27.1%
Vacant19.1%
Single-family detached84.2%
Large apartment buildings2.6%
Mobile homes3.6%
Median rooms5.3
Avg household size (owned)2.97

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.6%
2010–201911.0%
2000–20092.2%
1990–19998.1%
1980–19897.9%
1970–197940.7%
1960–196920.4%
1950–19597.4%
1940–19491.5%
1939 or earlier0.2%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)3.1%
1 bedroom2.4%
2 bedrooms4.5%
3 bedrooms78.3%
4 bedrooms11.0%
5+ bedrooms0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle6.7%
1 vehicle34.0%
2 vehicles41.2%
3 or more18.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas29.7%
Electricity67.6%
Propane / LP gas2.0%
No fuel used0.7%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family97628.2%
Cohabiting couple3309.5%
Male householder, no spouse44212.8%
Female householder, no spouse1,71249.5%
Households with children under 181,39940.4%
Households with seniors (65+)1,18034.1%
Average household size3.16

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married48.6%43.4%
Married33.3%26.4%
Separated3.2%6.2%
Widowed2.3%6.2%
Divorced12.6%17.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%
Some HS, no diploma 10.4%
HS graduate 32.6%
Some college, no degree 29.7%
Associate's degree 7.1%
Bachelor's degree 12.8%
Graduate / professional 5.6%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher87.7%
Bachelor's or higher18.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool64218.6%
Kindergarten1694.9%
Elementary school1,55945.2%
High school71520.7%
College / grad school36410.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.3%
Retail trade 22.5%
Arts, food & hospitality 9.1%
Professional & management 8.7%
Transportation & utilities 7.4%
Public administration 5.8%
Manufacturing 4.7%
Information 3.5%
Construction 3.3%
Other services 2.9%
Finance & real estate 1.6%
Wholesale trade 0.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts26.9%
Service25.6%
Sales & office23.5%
Natural resources & construction5.3%
Production & transportation18.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector70.5%
Government24.1%
Self-employed5.4%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone74.7%
Carpool14.3%
Public transit2.3%
Walk0.2%
Work from home7.9%
Other means0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)23.9

Poverty

All people 34.1%
Under 18 years 45.7%
18 and over 28.6%
Married-couple families 5.5%
Female-led households 41.1%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security38.7%
Retirement income22.7%
Supplemental Security9.0%
Cash public assistance0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP28.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity48.0%
High blood pressure49.5%
High cholesterol32.1%
Diabetes18.9%
Heart disease7.0%
Stroke5.4%
Asthma11.3%
Arthritis27.8%
Kidney disease4.2%
Pulmonary disease8.3%
Cancer4.7%
Behavior / access%
Smoking24.0%
Binge drinking16.2%
No physical activity40.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep45.8%
Depression22.7%
Fair or poor health27.8%
Poor mental health18.9%
Poor physical health15.4%
No health insurance18.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)83.5%
Visited dentist44.7%
Cholesterol screening89.3%
Teeth loss26.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans5937.9%
Disability%
Any disability14.4%
Under 189.5%
18–64 years11.1%
65 and over40.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance42.5%
Public insurance58.0%
No insurance7.9%
Uninsured under 193.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only10,06291.4%
Spanish1041.0%
Other Indo-European1041.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)10,90499.0%
Born in same state10,90499.0%
Born in different state10,44594.9%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen1071.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab5054.6%
Italian520.5%
AncestryCount%
French190.2%
German100.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access31.4%
Internet access90.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70812

What city is ZIP code 70812 in?

ZIP code 70812 is primarily assigned to Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70812 in?

ZIP code 70812 falls within East Baton Rouge County, Louisiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70812?

34% of residents in ZIP code 70812 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 70812 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 70812 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 70812?

Health data for ZIP code 70812 shows elevated rates of obesity (48%) and diabetes (19%) and smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Does ZIP code 70812 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 70812 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 70812 in?

ZIP code 70812 observes the CST timezone.

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