70714 ZIP Code — Baker, LA

East Baton Rouge County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70714 is located in Baker, Louisiana, within East Baton Rouge County. It covers approximately 34.62 square miles and serves a population of 17,817 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 225.

About ZIP code 70714

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $151,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,103. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 70714 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

17,817

population

34.62

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70714 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70714

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70714. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Baker	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

70827 Baton Rouge (2.1 mi) 70811 Baton Rouge (3.2 mi) 70791 Zachary (4.7 mi) 70818 Baton Rouge (4.9 mi) 70813 Baton Rouge (5.5 mi) 70812 Baton Rouge (5.5 mi) 70807 Baton Rouge (6.1 mi) 70805 Baton Rouge (6.3 mi) 70814 Baton Rouge (6.9 mi) 70806 Baton Rouge (8.7 mi) 70823 Baton Rouge (8.9 mi) 70822 Baton Rouge (8.9 mi)

Demographics updated 08/2026

Population
Total population	17,817
Population density	515 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	34.62 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	30.5776
Longitude	-91.1288
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	225

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 08/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.3%	44.6%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	38.6%	27.8%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	19.3%	20.5%	18.3%
Over $200k	4.8%	7.2%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

17,817

Population

515

People per sq mi

35.7

Median age

$61,103

Median household income

$27,146

Per capita income

$151,000

Median home value

$1,032

Median monthly rent

77.5%

Home ownership

20.0%

Poverty rate

10.4%

Unemployment

6,031

Housing units

22.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

694

Under 5

736

652

5–9

691

487

10–14

515

413

15–19

437

782

20–24

828

1,244

25–34

1,318

879

35–44

932

946

45–54

1,003

779

55–59

826

534

60–64

565

800

65–74

847

339

75–84

359

102

85+

109

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,221	23.7%
18 and over	13,596	76.3%
65 and over	2,556	14.3%
Median age	35.7 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 69.8%

White 26.1%

Two or more races 2.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Asian 0.5%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	12,505	69.8%
White	4,674	26.1%
Two or more races	516	2.9%
Hispanic or Latino	102	0.6%
Asian	93	0.5%
Other race	26	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.3%	44.6%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	38.6%	27.8%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	19.3%	20.5%	18.3%
Over $200k	4.8%	7.2%	4.7%

Under $10k 9.6%

$10k–$15k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 5.2%

$25k–$35k 8.9%

$35k–$50k 13.1%

$50k–$75k 17.2%

$75k–$100k 19.1%

$100k–$150k 13.7%

$150k–$200k 5.9%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.6%
$10k–$15k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	5.2%
$25k–$35k	8.9%
$35k–$50k	13.1%
$50k–$75k	17.2%
$75k–$100k	19.1%
$100k–$150k	13.7%
$150k–$200k	5.9%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$61,103

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.0%

$50k–$100k 14.4%

$100k–$150k 23.9%

$150k–$200k 26.2%

$200k–$300k 15.7%

$300k–$500k 6.4%

$500k–$1M 2.1%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$151,000
Median rent / month	$1,032
Owner occupied	77.5%
Renter occupied	22.5%
Vacant	16.2%
Single-family detached	72.3%
Large apartment buildings	2.2%
Mobile homes	14.3%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.8%
2000–2009	10.1%
1990–1999	10.0%
1980–1989	24.1%
1970–1979	23.5%
1960–1969	14.3%
1950–1959	8.7%
1940–1949	0.8%
1939 or earlier	0.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	2.5%
2 bedrooms	15.4%
3 bedrooms	69.4%
4 bedrooms	12.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.7%
1 vehicle	42.9%
2 vehicles	32.4%
3 or more	22.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	33.4%
Electricity	65.8%
Propane / LP gas	0.2%
Wood	0.3%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,429	39.0%
Cohabiting couple	525	8.4%
Male householder, no spouse	972	15.6%
Female householder, no spouse	2,297	36.9%
Households with children under 18	1,896	30.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,915	30.8%
Average household size	2.80

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	44.7%	37.7%
Married	40.8%	36.7%
Separated	3.2%	4.2%
Widowed	3.4%	8.4%
Divorced	7.9%	12.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 7.5%

HS graduate 35.8%

Some college, no degree 23.3%

Associate's degree 7.2%

Bachelor's degree 14.0%

Graduate / professional 8.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.1%
Bachelor's or higher	22.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	361	9.0%
Kindergarten	235	5.8%
Elementary school	1,896	47.2%
High school	758	18.9%
College / grad school	771	19.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.0%

Retail trade 12.3%

Manufacturing 11.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.1%

Construction 7.3%

Professional & management 6.6%

Public administration 6.5%

Transportation & utilities 6.3%

Other services 5.8%

Finance & real estate 5.0%

Information 1.8%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Agriculture & mining 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.9%
Service	25.9%
Sales & office	21.9%
Natural resources & construction	10.8%
Production & transportation	17.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.5%
Government	22.9%
Self-employed	5.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.5%
Carpool	9.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	2.6%
Other means	3.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.3

Poverty

All people 20.0%

Under 18 years 27.5%

18 and over 17.6%

Married-couple families 14.0%

Female-led households 29.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.7%
Retirement income	29.6%
Supplemental Security	5.4%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.1%
High blood pressure	42.0%
High cholesterol	32.0%
Diabetes	13.2%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	25.3%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	6.4%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.9%
Binge drinking	19.2%
No physical activity	30.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.7%
Depression	22.3%
Fair or poor health	17.9%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	14.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.5%
Visited dentist	58.7%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	16.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	627	4.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.4%
Under 18	6.3%
18–64 years	14.8%
65 and over	40.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.9%
Public insurance	44.7%
No insurance	8.8%
Uninsured under 19	4.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	16,387	92.0%
Spanish	101	0.6%
Other Indo-European	25	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	8	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	17,716	99.4%
Born in same state	17,617	98.9%
Born in different state	15,290	85.8%
Foreign born	99	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	101	0.6%
Not a US citizen	59	58.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,038	5.8%
French	728	4.1%
Italian	675	3.8%
English	53	0.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	40	0.2%
German	23	0.1%
Polish	9	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.9%
Internet access	92.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70714

What city is ZIP code 70714 in?

ZIP code 70714 is primarily assigned to Baker, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70714 in?

ZIP code 70714 falls within East Baton Rouge County, Louisiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70714?

20% of residents in ZIP code 70714 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70714?

The median home value in ZIP code 70714 is $151,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 70714?

ZIP code 70714 has an estimated population of 17,817 residents, with a density of 515 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 70714?

The median household income in ZIP code 70714 is $61,103, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 70714 in?

ZIP code 70714 observes the CST timezone.