70739 ZIP Code — Greenwell Springs, LA
East Baton Rouge County, Louisiana
ZIP code 70739 is located in Greenwell Springs, Louisiana, within East Baton Rouge County. It covers approximately 47.37 square miles and serves a population of 13,654 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 225.
About ZIP code 70739
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $279,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $101,598. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
13,654
population
47.37
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
70739 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 70739
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70739. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Greenwell Springs | Acceptable |
| Greenwell Springs | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
70706 Denham Springs (2.3 mi)
70770 Pride (4.2 mi)
70818 Baton Rouge (7.2 mi)
70785 Walker (8.7 mi)
70819 Baton Rouge (9 mi)
70811 Baton Rouge (10.1 mi)
70814 Baton Rouge (10.2 mi)
70827 Baton Rouge (10.3 mi)
70714 Baker (10.6 mi)
70812 Baton Rouge (11.4 mi)
70791 Zachary (11.7 mi)
70453 Pine Grove (11.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 13,654 |
| Population density | 288 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 22 |
| County FIPS | 033 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 47.37 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.55 sq mi |
| Latitude | 30.5923 |
| Longitude | -90.9511 |
| 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 | 20.4% | 44.6% | 49.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.8% | 27.8% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 39.3% | 20.5% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 12.5% | 7.2% | 4.7% |
Demographics & statistics
13,654
Population
288
People per sq mi
39.2
Median age
$101,598
Median household income
$43,163
Per capita income
$279,000
Median home value
$1,609
Median monthly rent
95.6%
Home ownership
2.9%
Poverty rate
1.2%
Unemployment
5,041
Housing units
26.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
368
Under 5
300
520
5–9
425
538
10–14
439
714
15–19
584
505
20–24
412
684
25–34
559
1,048
35–44
856
882
45–54
720
499
55–59
408
566
60–64
463
797
65–74
652
292
75–84
238
102
85+
83
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,279 | 24.0% |
| 18 and over | 10,375 | 76.0% |
| 65 and over | 2,164 | 15.8% |
| Median age | 39.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
82.4%
Two or more races
7.5%
Black or African American
5.4%
Hispanic or Latino
3.9%
Asian
0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,713 | 82.4% |
| Two or more races | 1,071 | 7.5% |
| Black or African American | 772 | 5.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 558 | 3.9% |
| Asian | 82 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 16 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 20.4% | 44.6% | 49.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.8% | 27.8% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 39.3% | 20.5% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 12.5% | 7.2% | 4.7% |
Under $10k
2.9%
$10k–$15k
0.4%
$15k–$25k
4.6%
$25k–$35k
4.5%
$35k–$50k
10.0%
$50k–$75k
14.4%
$75k–$100k
11.6%
$100k–$150k
22.5%
$150k–$200k
14.4%
$200k+
14.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 22.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 14.4% |
| $200k+ | 14.6% |
| Median income | $101,598 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.5%
$50k–$100k
0.9%
$100k–$150k
5.6%
$150k–$200k
21.2%
$200k–$300k
28.4%
$300k–$500k
34.6%
$500k–$1M
8.0%
$1M+
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $279,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,609 |
| Owner occupied | 95.6% |
| Renter occupied | 4.4% |
| Vacant | 6.9% |
| Single-family detached | 96.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 1.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.79 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 20.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 16.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 16.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 19.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 3.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 67.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 23.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 49.9% |
| 3 or more | 23.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 42.5% |
| Electricity | 56.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.0% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,328 | 68.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 161 | 3.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 391 | 8.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,011 | 20.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,811 | 37.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,422 | 29.1% |
| Average household size | 2.79 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 35.2% | 18.6% |
| Married | 56.6% | 63.3% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 6.6% |
| Divorced | 7.0% | 10.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.7%
Some HS, no diploma
3.7%
HS graduate
37.7%
Some college, no degree
26.0%
Associate's degree
5.7%
Bachelor's degree
19.3%
Graduate / professional
7.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 26.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 279 | 7.0% |
| Kindergarten | 44 | 1.1% |
| Elementary school | 1,717 | 43.3% |
| High school | 1,077 | 27.2% |
| College / grad school | 845 | 21.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.1%
Manufacturing
17.0%
Retail trade
10.8%
Public administration
9.4%
Construction
8.9%
Finance & real estate
8.3%
Other services
8.3%
Transportation & utilities
5.7%
Professional & management
5.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.0%
Wholesale trade
2.3%
Information
1.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 38.4% |
| Service | 6.2% |
| Sales & office | 22.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.4% |
| Production & transportation | 21.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.2% |
| Government | 17.9% |
| Self-employed | 3.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 85.8% |
| Carpool | 6.6% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.0% |
| Work from home | 6.6% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 31.6 |
Poverty
All people
2.9%
Under 18 years
3.6%
18 and over
2.7%
Married-couple families
1.1%
Female-led households
14.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.1% |
| Retirement income | 24.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 3.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.4% |
| High blood pressure | 35.1% |
| High cholesterol | 34.6% |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart disease | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 8.2% |
| Arthritis | 24.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.5% |
| Cancer | 6.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.0% |
| Binge drinking | 23.1% |
| No physical activity | 25.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.1% |
| Depression | 25.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.8% |
| Poor mental health | 15.7% |
| Poor physical health | 10.3% |
| No health insurance | 11.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.0% |
| Visited dentist | 65.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.1% |
| Teeth loss | 12.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 519 | 5.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.4% |
| Under 18 | 5.9% |
| 18–64 years | 4.7% |
| 65 and over | 32.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 82.8% |
| Public insurance | 21.8% |
| No insurance | 6.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 11.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 12,986 | 95.1% |
| Spanish | 36 | 0.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 36 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 13,482 | 98.7% |
| Born in same state | 13,412 | 98.2% |
| Born in different state | 11,693 | 85.6% |
| Foreign born | 70 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 172 | 1.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 79 | 45.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 1,833 | 13.4% |
| French | 1,310 | 9.6% |
| Italian | 787 | 5.8% |
| German | 260 | 1.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 97 | 0.7% |
| English | 72 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 49 | 0.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.8% |
| Internet access | 97.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70739
What city is ZIP code 70739 in?
ZIP code 70739 is primarily assigned to Greenwell Springs, Louisiana.
What county is ZIP code 70739 in?
ZIP code 70739 falls within East Baton Rouge County, Louisiana.
Is ZIP code 70739 mostly owner-occupied?
96% of occupied units in ZIP code 70739 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 70739?
ZIP code 70739 has an estimated population of 13,654 residents, with a density of 288 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 70739?
The median household income in ZIP code 70739 is $101,598, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70739?
The median home value in ZIP code 70739 is $279,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 70739 in?
ZIP code 70739 observes the CST timezone.