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

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70812. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

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

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,531	32.1%
18 and over	7,480	67.9%
65 and over	1,464	13.3%
Median age	35.5 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%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	10,661	94.9%
Hispanic or Latino	224	2%
Other race	209	1.9%
White	117	1%
Two or more races	24	0.2%

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 $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%
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

Metric	Value
Median home value	$118,600
Median rent / month	$1,104
Owner occupied	72.9%
Renter occupied	27.1%
Vacant	19.1%
Single-family detached	84.2%
Large apartment buildings	2.6%
Mobile homes	3.6%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.97

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	11.0%
2000–2009	2.2%
1990–1999	8.1%
1980–1989	7.9%
1970–1979	40.7%
1960–1969	20.4%
1950–1959	7.4%
1940–1949	1.5%
1939 or earlier	0.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.1%
1 bedroom	2.4%
2 bedrooms	4.5%
3 bedrooms	78.3%
4 bedrooms	11.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.7%
1 vehicle	34.0%
2 vehicles	41.2%
3 or more	18.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	29.7%
Electricity	67.6%
Propane / LP gas	2.0%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	976	28.2%
Cohabiting couple	330	9.5%
Male householder, no spouse	442	12.8%
Female householder, no spouse	1,712	49.5%
Households with children under 18	1,399	40.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,180	34.1%
Average household size	3.16

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	48.6%	43.4%
Married	33.3%	26.4%
Separated	3.2%	6.2%
Widowed	2.3%	6.2%
Divorced	12.6%	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 higher	87.7%
Bachelor's or higher	18.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	642	18.6%
Kindergarten	169	4.9%
Elementary school	1,559	45.2%
High school	715	20.7%
College / grad school	364	10.6%

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 & arts	26.9%
Service	25.6%
Sales & office	23.5%
Natural resources & construction	5.3%
Production & transportation	18.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.5%
Government	24.1%
Self-employed	5.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.7%
Carpool	14.3%
Public transit	2.3%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	7.9%
Other means	0.6%
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 Security	38.7%
Retirement income	22.7%
Supplemental Security	9.0%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	28.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	48.0%
High blood pressure	49.5%
High cholesterol	32.1%
Diabetes	18.9%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	5.4%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	27.8%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	4.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.0%
Binge drinking	16.2%
No physical activity	40.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	45.8%
Depression	22.7%
Fair or poor health	27.8%
Poor mental health	18.9%
Poor physical health	15.4%
No health insurance	18.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	83.5%
Visited dentist	44.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	26.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	593	7.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.4%
Under 18	9.5%
18–64 years	11.1%
65 and over	40.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	42.5%
Public insurance	58.0%
No insurance	7.9%
Uninsured under 19	3.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	10,062	91.4%
Spanish	104	1.0%
Other Indo-European	104	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	10,904	99.0%
Born in same state	10,904	99.0%
Born in different state	10,445	94.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	107	1.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	505	4.6%
Italian	52	0.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	19	0.2%
German	10	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.4%
Internet access	90.1%

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.