70801 ZIP Code — Baton Rouge, LA

East Baton Rouge County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70801 is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, within East Baton Rouge County. It covers approximately 0.11 square miles and serves a population of 274 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 225.

About ZIP code 70801

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character.

Median household income is $108,750.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 10 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 71% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

274

population

0.11

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70801 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70801

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70801. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Baton Rouge	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

70891 Baton Rouge (0.5 mi) 70802 Baton Rouge (1.2 mi) 70823 Baton Rouge (2 mi) 70822 Baton Rouge (2 mi) 70833 Baton Rouge (2 mi) 70825 Baton Rouge (2 mi) 70803 Baton Rouge (2.6 mi) 70805 Baton Rouge (3.4 mi) 70806 Baton Rouge (3.6 mi) 70808 Baton Rouge (4.3 mi) 70820 Baton Rouge (5.3 mi) 70813 Baton Rouge (5.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	274
Population density	2,491 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	0.11 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	30.4492
Longitude	-91.1876
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	24.8%	44.6%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	27.5%	27.8%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	33.9%	20.5%	18.3%
Over $200k	13.8%	7.2%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

274

Population

2,491

People per sq mi

34.3

Median age

$108,750

Median household income

$96,239

Per capita income

Median home value

$1,600

Median monthly rent

0.0%

Home ownership

10.2%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

71.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	274	100.0%
65 and over	9	3.3%
Median age	34.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 50%

Black or African American 36.1%

Asian 13.9%

Group	Count	%
White	137	50%
Black or African American	99	36.1%
Asian	38	13.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	24.8%	44.6%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	27.5%	27.8%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	33.9%	20.5%	18.3%
Over $200k	13.8%	7.2%	4.7%

Under $10k 3.9%

$10k–$15k 3.9%

$35k–$50k 4.3%

$50k–$75k 9.5%

$75k–$100k 15.2%

$100k–$150k 58.9%

$200k+ 4.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.9%
$10k–$15k	3.9%
$35k–$50k	4.3%
$50k–$75k	9.5%
$75k–$100k	15.2%
$100k–$150k	58.9%
$200k+	4.3%
Median income	$108,750

Housing

Home values

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$1,600
Owner occupied	0.0%
Renter occupied	100.0%
Vacant	9.4%
Single-family detached	0.0%
Large apartment buildings	77.6%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	2.9
Avg household size (owned)	0.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	27.1%
2000–2009	5.9%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	12.5%
1950–1959	41.6%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	12.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.5%
1 bedroom	49.4%
2 bedrooms	47.1%
3 bedrooms	0.0%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.9%
1 vehicle	56.7%
2 vehicles	39.4%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	8	3.5%
Cohabiting couple	22	9.5%
Male householder, no spouse	46	19.9%
Female householder, no spouse	155	67.1%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	9	3.9%
Average household size	1.19

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	58.9%	28.8%
Married	41.1%	20.1%
Separated	0.0%	12.5%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	38.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 15.2%

Some college, no degree 13.9%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 28.6%

Graduate / professional 42.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	71.0%

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	19	100.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 27.7%

Professional & management 24.2%

Finance & real estate 17.6%

Retail trade 12.1%

Transportation & utilities 9.0%

Manufacturing 5.9%

Construction 3.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	95.7%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	4.3%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.6%
Government	32.4%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.9%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	15.2%
Work from home	14.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	9.9

Poverty

All people 10.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 10.2%

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	3.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	0.0%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	0.0%
Heart disease	0.0%
Stroke	0.0%
Asthma	0.0%
Arthritis	0.0%
Kidney disease	0.0%
Pulmonary disease	0.0%
Cancer	0.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	0.0%
Binge drinking	0.0%
No physical activity	0.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	0.0%
Depression	0.0%
Fair or poor health	0.0%
Poor mental health	0.0%
Poor physical health	0.0%
No health insurance	0.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	0.0%
Visited dentist	0.0%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	0.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	12.1%
65 and over	100.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	88.0%
Public insurance	8.8%
No insurance	3.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	274	100.0%
Spanish	15	5.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	15	5.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	236	86.1%
Born in same state	236	86.1%
Born in different state	163	59.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	38	13.9%
Not a US citizen	23	60.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	49	17.9%
Arab	34	12.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	23	8.4%
French	22	8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	84.3%
Internet access	96.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70801

What city is ZIP code 70801 in?

ZIP code 70801 is primarily assigned to Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70801 in?

ZIP code 70801 falls within East Baton Rouge County, Louisiana.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 70801?

71% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 70801?

The median household income in ZIP code 70801 is $108,750, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 70801?

ZIP code 70801 has an estimated population of 274 residents, with a density of 2,561 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 70801 in?

ZIP code 70801 observes the CST timezone.