70819 ZIP Code — Baton Rouge, LA

East Baton Rouge County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70819 is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, within East Baton Rouge County. It covers approximately 4.59 square miles and serves a population of 3,983 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 225.

About ZIP code 70819

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $171,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $75,000.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 70819 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and high homeownership.

3,983

population

4.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70819 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70819

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70819. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Baton Rouge	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

70816 Baton Rouge (3.1 mi) 70815 Baton Rouge (3.5 mi) 70814 Baton Rouge (3.7 mi) 70818 Baton Rouge (5.5 mi) 70812 Baton Rouge (6.1 mi) 70809 Baton Rouge (6.7 mi) 70817 Baton Rouge (7 mi) 70806 Baton Rouge (7 mi) 70811 Baton Rouge (7 mi) 70836 Baton Rouge (7.3 mi) 70827 Baton Rouge (8.1 mi) 70805 Baton Rouge (8.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,983
Population density	868 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	4.59 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	30.4734
Longitude	-91.0136
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	37.2%	44.6%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	48.7%	27.8%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	12.7%	20.5%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.5%	7.2%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

3,983

Population

868

People per sq mi

38.0

Median age

$75,000

Median household income

$35,776

Per capita income

$171,500

Median home value

$1,060

Median monthly rent

89.1%

Home ownership

10.3%

Poverty rate

2.3%

Unemployment

1,360

Housing units

28.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

134

5–9

137

190

10–14

193

163

15–19

166

20–24

158

25–34

161

413

35–44

422

295

45–54

302

55–59

109

60–64

111

205

65–74

209

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,004	25.2%
18 and over	2,979	74.8%
65 and over	626	15.7%
Median age	38.0 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 53%

White 28.8%

Hispanic or Latino 6.3%

Other race 5.4%

Asian 4%

Two or more races 2.5%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	2,252	53%
White	1,223	28.8%
Hispanic or Latino	269	6.3%
Other race	231	5.4%
Asian	172	4%
Two or more races	105	2.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.2%	44.6%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	48.7%	27.8%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	12.7%	20.5%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.5%	7.2%	4.7%

Under $10k 4.4%

$10k–$15k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 1.2%

$25k–$35k 9.6%

$35k–$50k 13.1%

$50k–$75k 17.8%

$75k–$100k 13.5%

$100k–$150k 19.1%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

$200k+ 11.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.4%
$10k–$15k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	1.2%
$25k–$35k	9.6%
$35k–$50k	13.1%
$50k–$75k	17.8%
$75k–$100k	13.5%
$100k–$150k	19.1%
$150k–$200k	6.3%
$200k+	11.1%
Median income	$75,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.4%

$50k–$100k 7.4%

$100k–$150k 16.9%

$150k–$200k 56.9%

$200k–$300k 12.6%

$300k–$500k 1.3%

$1M+ 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$171,500
Median rent / month	$1,060
Owner occupied	89.1%
Renter occupied	10.9%
Vacant	7.3%
Single-family detached	94.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.7%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.71

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.2%
2000–2009	18.8%
1990–1999	10.8%
1980–1989	17.4%
1970–1979	28.8%
1960–1969	20.6%
1950–1959	1.3%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	1.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	6.1%
3 bedrooms	72.5%
4 bedrooms	13.2%
5+ bedrooms	7.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.9%
1 vehicle	29.6%
2 vehicles	32.6%
3 or more	29.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	28.3%
Electricity	71.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	681	48.6%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	183	13.1%
Female householder, no spouse	538	38.4%
Households with children under 18	546	38.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	453	32.3%
Average household size	2.77

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.1%	27.6%
Married	45.6%	38.7%
Separated	2.9%	0.0%
Widowed	6.8%	9.0%
Divorced	3.6%	24.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.4%

Some HS, no diploma 3.8%

HS graduate 33.7%

Some college, no degree 24.4%

Associate's degree 3.8%

Bachelor's degree 18.8%

Graduate / professional 10.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.8%
Bachelor's or higher	28.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	54	4.6%
Kindergarten	76	6.5%
Elementary school	527	44.8%
High school	220	18.7%
College / grad school	300	25.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.4%

Professional & management 14.6%

Retail trade 11.9%

Finance & real estate 9.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.6%

Transportation & utilities 7.4%

Public administration 6.7%

Other services 5.4%

Manufacturing 4.5%

Construction 4.1%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Agriculture & mining 1.8%

Information 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.7%
Service	21.7%
Sales & office	20.1%
Natural resources & construction	9.5%
Production & transportation	9.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.4%
Government	19.3%
Self-employed	4.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	63.9%
Carpool	28.3%
Public transit	5.6%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	0.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.6

Poverty

All people 10.3%

Under 18 years 9.6%

18 and over 10.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 28.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.2%
Retirement income	24.1%
Supplemental Security	4.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.7%
High blood pressure	37.2%
High cholesterol	30.7%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	5.8%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	23.5%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	5.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.7%
Binge drinking	20.8%
No physical activity	28.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.3%
Depression	23.6%
Fair or poor health	16.4%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	14.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.7%
Visited dentist	59.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	14.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	393	13.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.6%
Under 18	13.3%
18–64 years	23.6%
65 and over	28.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.8%
Public insurance	40.3%
No insurance	9.7%
Uninsured under 19	8.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,825	96.0%
Spanish	317	8.3%
Other Indo-European	145	3.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	172	4.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,663	92.0%
Born in same state	3,663	92.0%
Born in different state	3,059	76.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	320	8.0%
Not a US citizen	140	43.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	193	4.8%
French	172	4.3%
Arab	122	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	33	0.8%
German	18	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.2%
Internet access	95.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70819

What city is ZIP code 70819 in?

ZIP code 70819 is primarily assigned to Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70819 in?

ZIP code 70819 falls within East Baton Rouge County, Louisiana.

Is ZIP code 70819 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 70819 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 70819 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 70819 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70819?

The median home value in ZIP code 70819 is $171,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 70819?

ZIP code 70819 has an estimated population of 3,983 residents, with a density of 867 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 70819 in?

ZIP code 70819 observes the CST timezone.