70815 ZIP Code — Baton Rouge, LA

East Baton Rouge County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70815 is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, within East Baton Rouge County. It covers approximately 9.45 square miles and serves a population of 31,423 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 225.

About ZIP code 70815

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $204,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

Median household income is $56,405. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

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.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 70815 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and elevated reliance on food assistance.

31,423

population

9.45

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70815 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70815

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70815. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Baton Rouge	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

70814 Baton Rouge (2.6 mi) 70816 Baton Rouge (3.4 mi) 70819 Baton Rouge (3.5 mi) 70806 Baton Rouge (3.6 mi) 70812 Baton Rouge (4.1 mi) 70809 Baton Rouge (4.6 mi) 70836 Baton Rouge (4.6 mi) 70833 Baton Rouge (5.2 mi) 70822 Baton Rouge (5.2 mi) 70825 Baton Rouge (5.2 mi) 70823 Baton Rouge (5.2 mi) 70805 Baton Rouge (5.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	31,423
Population density	3,325 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	9.45 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	30.4528
Longitude	-91.0681
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	225

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.9%	44.6%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	30.4%	27.8%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	18.4%	20.5%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.3%	7.2%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

31,423

Population

3,325

People per sq mi

32.9

Median age

$56,405

Median household income

$28,842

Per capita income

$204,300

Median home value

$980

Median monthly rent

65.1%

Home ownership

19.0%

Poverty rate

8.1%

Unemployment

8,317

Housing units

29.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,179

Under 5

1,439

1,123

5–9

1,371

1,217

10–14

1,485

802

15–19

980

1,227

20–24

1,498

1,931

25–34

2,357

1,669

35–44

2,038

1,484

45–54

1,812

751

55–59

917

811

60–64

990

1,109

65–74

1,353

580

75–84

708

267

85+

325

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	8,854	28.2%
18 and over	22,569	71.8%
65 and over	4,342	13.8%
Median age	32.9 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 47.9%

White 27.2%

Asian 8.3%

Hispanic or Latino 7.3%

Other race 5.3%

Two or more races 3.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	16,224	47.9%
White	9,228	27.2%
Asian	2,819	8.3%
Hispanic or Latino	2,459	7.3%
Other race	1,804	5.3%
Two or more races	1,324	3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	24	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.9%	44.6%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	30.4%	27.8%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	18.4%	20.5%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.3%	7.2%	4.7%

Under $10k 6.5%

$10k–$15k 4.3%

$15k–$25k 9.7%

$25k–$35k 10.3%

$35k–$50k 13.5%

$50k–$75k 15.2%

$75k–$100k 9.9%

$100k–$150k 18.5%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k+ 8.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.5%
$10k–$15k	4.3%
$15k–$25k	9.7%
$25k–$35k	10.3%
$35k–$50k	13.5%
$50k–$75k	15.2%
$75k–$100k	9.9%
$100k–$150k	18.5%
$150k–$200k	3.8%
$200k+	8.3%
Median income	$56,405

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.6%

$50k–$100k 3.1%

$100k–$150k 12.9%

$150k–$200k 29.8%

$200k–$300k 46.5%

$300k–$500k 5.9%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$204,300
Median rent / month	$980
Owner occupied	65.1%
Renter occupied	34.9%
Vacant	10.1%
Single-family detached	66.2%
Large apartment buildings	11.3%
Mobile homes	1.1%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.78

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	0.8%
2000–2009	2.5%
1990–1999	10.3%
1980–1989	13.8%
1970–1979	25.1%
1960–1969	30.3%
1950–1959	12.5%
1940–1949	3.6%
1939 or earlier	0.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	8.6%
2 bedrooms	17.5%
3 bedrooms	48.1%
4 bedrooms	22.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.1%
1 vehicle	40.6%
2 vehicles	35.9%
3 or more	16.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	36.1%
Electricity	62.5%
Propane / LP gas	1.3%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,203	38.6%
Cohabiting couple	899	8.2%
Male householder, no spouse	1,452	13.3%
Female householder, no spouse	4,345	39.9%
Households with children under 18	4,243	38.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,127	28.7%
Average household size	2.85

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	45.3%	41.1%
Married	45.1%	34.0%
Separated	0.8%	3.3%
Widowed	2.2%	6.8%
Divorced	6.6%	14.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.1%

Some HS, no diploma 7.4%

HS graduate 33.1%

Some college, no degree 19.2%

Associate's degree 6.5%

Bachelor's degree 20.6%

Graduate / professional 9.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.6%
Bachelor's or higher	29.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	328	4.0%
Kindergarten	732	8.8%
Elementary school	3,810	46.1%
High school	1,552	18.8%
College / grad school	1,850	22.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.6%

Construction 9.5%

Retail trade 8.8%

Professional & management 8.4%

Transportation & utilities 7.4%

Other services 7.3%

Public administration 5.7%

Manufacturing 5.3%

Wholesale trade 3.5%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Information 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.4%
Service	19.5%
Sales & office	18.6%
Natural resources & construction	9.9%
Production & transportation	16.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.0%
Government	14.4%
Self-employed	7.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.8%
Carpool	14.3%
Public transit	0.7%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	4.8%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.8

Poverty

All people 19.0%

Under 18 years 30.1%

18 and over 14.6%

Married-couple families 5.3%

Female-led households 29.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	23.6%
Retirement income	17.0%
Supplemental Security	5.0%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.0%
High blood pressure	39.2%
High cholesterol	33.0%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	8.7%
Arthritis	24.8%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	6.4%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.5%
Binge drinking	18.9%
No physical activity	30.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.7%
Depression	22.1%
Fair or poor health	17.0%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	15.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.0%
Visited dentist	59.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	14.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	791	3.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.5%
Under 18	6.7%
18–64 years	11.4%
65 and over	36.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.1%
Public insurance	43.2%
No insurance	14.2%
Uninsured under 19	7.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	28,805	91.7%
Spanish	2,745	9.5%
Other Indo-European	1,374	4.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	18	0.1%
Other languages	1,161	4.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	26,986	85.9%
Born in same state	26,690	84.9%
Born in different state	21,297	67.8%
Foreign born	296	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	4,437	14.1%
Not a US citizen	1,870	42.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,189	3.8%
Arab	1,060	3.4%
Italian	941	3%
German	197	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	175	0.6%
Dutch	15	0%
Polish	10	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.7%
Internet access	90.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70815

What city is ZIP code 70815 in?

ZIP code 70815 is primarily assigned to Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70815 in?

ZIP code 70815 falls within East Baton Rouge County, Louisiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70815?

19% of residents in ZIP code 70815 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 70815?

ZIP code 70815 has an estimated population of 31,423 residents, with a density of 3,324 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70815?

The median home value in ZIP code 70815 is $204,300.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 70815?

The median household income in ZIP code 70815 is $56,405, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 70815 in?

ZIP code 70815 observes the CST timezone.