West Baton Rouge County, LA ZIP Codes
Louisiana (LA) · 4 ZIP codes · 4 cities
4
ZIP codes
27,792
population (2021)
+16.8%
pop change since 2010
22121
FIPS code
West Baton Rouge County ZIP code map
About West Baton Rouge County
West Baton Rouge County is located in Louisiana and contains 4 ZIP codes across 4 cities and communities.
The county's population was 27,792 as of 2021,
an increase of
16.8% from 23,788 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for West Baton Rouge County is 22121.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 27,792 |
| 2010 population | 23,788 |
| Change | +16.8% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Louisiana |
| FIPS code | 22121 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in West Baton Rouge County
ZIP codes for West Baton Rouge County, LA (4)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70710 | Addis | West Baton Rouge | View map |
| 70719 | Brusly | West Baton Rouge | View map |
| 70729 | Erwinville | West Baton Rouge | View map |
| 70767 | Port Allen | West Baton Rouge | View map |
Demographics & statistics
27,436
Population
37.3
Median age
$80,643
Median household income
$33,544
Per capita income
$236,350
Median home value
$714
Median monthly rent
80.5%
Home ownership
13.5%
Poverty rate
7.1%
Unemployment
9,051
Housing units
29.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
919
Under 5
847
895
5–9
826
962
10–14
888
798
15–19
736
562
20–24
518
2,521
25–34
2,326
2,061
35–44
1,900
1,657
45–54
1,529
1,022
55–59
942
845
60–64
779
1,247
65–74
1,151
632
75–84
583
151
85+
139
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,410 | 26.5% |
| 18 and over | 21,026 | 73.5% |
| 65 and over | 3,903 | 12.0% |
| Median age | 37.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
54.8%
Black or African American
40.5%
Hispanic or Latino
1.8%
Other race
1.3%
Two or more races
1.3%
Asian
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,293 | 54.8% |
| Black or African American | 11,302 | 40.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 495 | 1.8% |
| Other race | 357 | 1.3% |
| Two or more races | 355 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 129 | 0.5% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.3%
$10k–$15k
1.5%
$15k–$25k
8.9%
$25k–$35k
5.1%
$35k–$50k
8.5%
$50k–$75k
12.5%
$75k–$100k
12.2%
$100k–$150k
24.7%
$150k–$200k
9.8%
$200k+
13.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 12.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 24.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.8% |
| $200k+ | 13.6% |
| Median income | $80,643 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.0%
$50k–$100k
5.5%
$100k–$150k
7.9%
$150k–$200k
17.0%
$200k–$300k
38.8%
$300k–$500k
21.9%
$500k–$1M
2.7%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $236,350 |
| Median rent / month | $714 |
| Owner occupied | 80.5% |
| Renter occupied | 19.6% |
| Vacant | 12.9% |
| Single-family detached | 69.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.8% |
| Mobile homes | 20.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.85 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 22.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 25.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 57.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.7% |
| 3 or more | 27.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 46.8% |
| Electricity | 52.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,169 | 56.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 693 | 6.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,553 | 15.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,696 | 22.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,065 | 35.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,695 | 24.7% |
| Average household size | 2.86 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.3% | 32.2% |
| Married | 51.6% | 50.5% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 7.5% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 8.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.6%
Some HS, no diploma
9.6%
HS graduate
34.4%
Some college, no degree
19.5%
Associate's degree
5.8%
Bachelor's degree
23.3%
Graduate / professional
5.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 29.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 735 | 9.4% |
| Kindergarten | 407 | 3.8% |
| Elementary school | 2,917 | 45.5% |
| High school | 1,136 | 22.0% |
| College / grad school | 1,497 | 19.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.4%
Manufacturing
12.7%
Professional & management
9.6%
Retail trade
9.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.4%
Public administration
8.3%
Construction
7.6%
Wholesale trade
5.4%
Transportation & utilities
5.2%
Finance & real estate
5.2%
Agriculture & mining
3.4%
Other services
2.1%
Information
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 42.0% |
| Service | 16.4% |
| Sales & office | 22.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.9% |
| Production & transportation | 9.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.0% |
| Government | 17.6% |
| Self-employed | 8.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.7% |
| Carpool | 10.1% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.4% |
| Other means | 0.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.8 |
Poverty
All people
13.5%
Under 18 years
12.6%
18 and over
14.8%
Married-couple families
5.3%
Female-led households
22.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.9% |
| Retirement income | 22.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 36.2% |
| High cholesterol | 33.2% |
| Heart disease | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 23.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.4% |
| Cancer | 5.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 20.2% |
| No physical activity | 26.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.3% |
| Poor mental health | 17.2% |
| Poor physical health | 10.8% |
| No health insurance | 13.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.4% |
| Visited dentist | 59.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.3% |
| Teeth loss | 15.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,133 | 5.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.3% |
| Under 18 | 3.5% |
| 18–64 years | 9.0% |
| 65 and over | 27.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.5% |
| Public insurance | 31.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 25,670 | 93.3% |
| Spanish | 487 | 2.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 364 | 1.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 123 | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 26,913 | 97.5% |
| Born in same state | 26,659 | 96.7% |
| Born in different state | 24,242 | 89.2% |
| Foreign born | 254 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 523 | 2.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 153 | 27.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 2,682 | 9.8% |
| Italian | 1,192 | 4.3% |
| French | 1,115 | 4.1% |
| German | 611 | 2.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 21 | 0.1% |
| English | 20 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 20 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 12 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 34.9% |
| Internet access | 95.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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