70812 ZIP Code – Baton Rouge, Louisiana
ZIP code 70812 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, within East Baton Rouge Parish with a population of approximately 11,011 residents. The median household income is $38,832 — below the Louisiana average and well below the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $118,600, well below the national average, with 70.8% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $1,104 is similarly near the national average. Housing consists of 92% single-family (increasing), 5% apartments (increasing).
Unemployment stands at 24.9%, which is well above the U.S. rate. The poverty rate of 27.0% is well above the U.S. average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 16.3%, below the national average. The population has a median age of 31.9, below the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 70811, 70805, 70814.
ZIP Code 70812 Data
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ZIP 70812 vs. Louisiana vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 70812 | LA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11k | 8,866 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $38k | $55k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $118k | $164k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,104 | $879 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 31.9 | 40.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 24.9% | 6.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 27.0% | 20.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 16.3% | 19.5% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 70811 – Baton Rouge
- 70805 – Baton Rouge
- 70814 – Baton Rouge
- 70806 – Baton Rouge
- 70815 – Baton Rouge
- 70818 – Baton Rouge
- 70802 – Baton Rouge
- 70825 – Baton Rouge
- 70801 – Baton Rouge
- 70714 – Baker
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70811 | BATON ROUGE | 13,359 | $38,796 |
| 70805 | BATON ROUGE | 24,050 | $27,556 |
| 70814 | BATON ROUGE | 11,092 | $51,733 |
| 70806 | BATON ROUGE | 29,532 | $52,393 |
| 70815 | BATON ROUGE | 31,423 | $56,405 |