70803 ZIP Code — Baton Rouge, LA

East Baton Rouge County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70803 is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, within East Baton Rouge County. It covers approximately 0.23 square miles and serves a population of 3,281 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 225.

About ZIP code 70803

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 13 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 100% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Health indicators show elevated rates of poor mental health (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

3,281

population

0.23

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70803 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70803

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70803. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Baton Rouge	Acceptable
Baton Rouge	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

70802 Baton Rouge (2.3 mi) 70801 Baton Rouge (2.6 mi) 70808 Baton Rouge (2.6 mi) 70891 Baton Rouge (2.7 mi) 70820 Baton Rouge (2.7 mi) 70823 Baton Rouge (3.3 mi) 70833 Baton Rouge (3.3 mi) 70822 Baton Rouge (3.3 mi) 70825 Baton Rouge (3.3 mi) 70806 Baton Rouge (4.4 mi) 70710 Addis (5.1 mi) 70719 Brusly (5.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,281
Population density	14,265 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	0.23 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	30.4118
Longitude	-91.1859
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	225

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Demographics & statistics

3,281

Population

14,265

People per sq mi

19.0

Median age

Median household income

$4,385

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

0.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

8.9%

Unemployment

Housing units

100.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

867

15–19

1,673

250

20–24

483

25–34

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	3,281	100.0%
65 and over	0	0.0%
Median age	19.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 59%

Black or African American 22.5%

Hispanic or Latino 7.2%

Other race 4.6%

Two or more races 3.6%

Asian 3.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,084	59%
Black or African American	794	22.5%
Hispanic or Latino	254	7.2%
Other race	163	4.6%
Two or more races	129	3.6%
Asian	111	3.1%

Household income

Housing

Home values

Housing overview

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

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	100.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
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)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	0.0%
3 bedrooms	100.0%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	0.0%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	0	0.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	0	0.0%
Average household size	0.00

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	100.0%	100.0%
Married	0.0%	0.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 0.0%

Some college, no degree 0.0%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 100.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

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

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	3,281	100.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 41.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 31.9%

Retail trade 11.3%

Professional & management 7.3%

Other services 6.0%

Transportation & utilities 0.6%

Finance & real estate 0.6%

Public administration 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.5%
Service	33.8%
Sales & office	38.0%
Natural resources & construction	1.3%
Production & transportation	6.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	56.0%
Government	44.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	41.5%
Carpool	8.7%
Public transit	5.6%
Walk	37.9%
Work from home	5.7%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	13.4

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

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

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	25.4%
High blood pressure	13.3%
High cholesterol	10.5%
Diabetes	2.0%
Heart disease	1.2%
Stroke	0.7%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	5.1%
Kidney disease	1.1%
Pulmonary disease	2.7%
Cancer	0.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	11.8%
Binge drinking	28.5%
No physical activity	22.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.0%
Depression	30.7%
Fair or poor health	11.0%
Poor mental health	24.2%
Poor physical health	6.9%
No health insurance	14.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.4%
Visited dentist	56.2%
Cholesterol screening	69.8%
Teeth loss	17.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	9.8%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	86.6%
Public insurance	27.3%
No insurance	4.7%
Uninsured under 19	7.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,281	100.0%
Spanish	145	4.4%
Other Indo-European	46	1.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	67	2.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,068	93.5%
Born in same state	2,993	91.2%
Born in different state	1,741	53.1%
Foreign born	75	2.3%
Naturalized citizen	213	6.5%
Not a US citizen	118	55.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	51	1.6%
Italian	15	0.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	8	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	0.0%
Internet access	0.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70803

What city is ZIP code 70803 in?

ZIP code 70803 is primarily assigned to Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70803 in?

ZIP code 70803 falls within East Baton Rouge County, Louisiana.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 70803?

100% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the population of ZIP code 70803?

ZIP code 70803 has an estimated population of 3,281 residents, with a density of 14,082 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 70803 in?

ZIP code 70803 observes the CST timezone.