Population 5,704 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in ZIP 70462
Household size in ZIP 70462
| Period | ZIP 70462 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.43 | 2.69 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.44 | 2.68 | 2.64 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.54 | 2.73 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.55 | 2.63 | 2.59 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.12 | −0.06 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 70462 has 2.55 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has climbed from 2.43 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the center and smallest in the west.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 70462
| Period | ZIP 70462 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.2 | 35.3 | 36.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.4 | 36.2 | 37.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.2 | 36.8 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.7 | 37.1 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.5 | +1.8 | +2.2 | +2.3 |
ZIP 70462 skews older than the country: its median age is 43.7, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.2, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the west.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 70462
| Period | ZIP 70462 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.4% | 14.1% | 14.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.8% | 14.8% | 15.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 13.9% | 14.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.5% | 14.0% | 15.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −0.0 pts | +0.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in ZIP 70462 (10.5%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 1.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. ZIP 70462 has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Louisiana ZIP codes.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 70462
Renters in ZIP 70462
| Period | ZIP 70462 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.8% | 30.5% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.5% | 31.4% | 33.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.5% | 31.0% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 9.1% | 30.9% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | −6.7 pts | +0.4 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 70462 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 9.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly six in ten owners (56.6%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 6.7 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 70462
| Period | ZIP 70462 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.2% | 10.9% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.1% | 11.2% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 24.2% | 15.6% | 15.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.4% | 14.1% | 14.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | +3.2 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 22.4% of the housing in ZIP 70462, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. ZIP 70462 has a higher vacancy rate than the great majority of Louisiana ZIP codes.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 70462
| Period | ZIP 70462 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1982 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1991 | 1984 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1992 | 1986 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1996 | 1990 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +9 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 70462 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1996, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1985 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the north.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 70462
| Period | ZIP 70462 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $692 | $775 | $755 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $803 | $890 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $927 | $1,001 | $920 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,509 | $1,207 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$817 | +$432 | +$366 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 70462 costs $1,509 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are higher than in the Baton Rouge area as a whole ($1,207). Rents are up $817 a month from 2006–10, a 118% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 42.6% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 70462
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 70462
| Period | ZIP 70462 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.1% | 26.3% | 22.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.4% | 27.9% | 22.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.6% | 28.6% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.8% | 31.5% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +5.3 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 70462 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 20.8%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.7 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the west.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 70462
| Period | ZIP 70462 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 76.7% | 85.1% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.5% | 86.9% | 83.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 78.3% | 87.7% | 85.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.3% | 88.9% | 87.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.6 pts | +3.8 pts | +5.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in ZIP 70462 never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma is up 9.6 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 70462
| Period | ZIP 70462 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 6.8% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 7.7% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 6.2% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.0% | 6.8% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.7 pts | +0.0 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 70462 has been strong: just 3.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 7.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 70462 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 70462 | 2.55 | 43.7 | 10.5% | 9.1% | 22.4% | 1996 | $1,509 | 20.8% | 86.3% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 70403 | 2.45 | 36.1 | 18.8% | 33.2% | 13.2% | 1993 | $1,067 | 23.0% | 83.6% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 70454 | 2.62 | 39.3 | 9.6% | 17.8% | 11.5% | 2001 | $1,198 | 20.1% | 87.1% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 70421 | 2.65 | 36.9 | 12.4% | 21.8% | 12.5% | 2001 | $1,440 | 25.0% | 90.1% | 1.1% |
| ZIP 70754 | 2.64 | 38.0 | 12.9% | 19.9% | 9.4% | 2003 | $1,004 | 13.5% | 83.7% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 70449 | 2.30 | 45.1 | 6.8% | 9.5% | 27.5% | 1998 | $1,068 | 15.6% | 85.4% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 70733 | 2.56 | 44.7 | 10.5% | 23.6% | 13.7% | 2004 | $1,204 | 13.6% | 83.3% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 70774 | 3.03 | 35.9 | 11.6% | 10.7% | 17.2% | 1997 | $1,139 | 17.8% | 90.6% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 70726 | 2.75 | 36.2 | 14.5% | 26.6% | 9.2% | 2000 | $1,268 | 23.9% | 89.6% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 70447 | 2.96 | 39.0 | 11.5% | 4.7% | 4.0% | 2008 | $1,516 | 54.8% | 97.7% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 70769 | 2.93 | 36.6 | 13.0% | 13.4% | 5.9% | 2002 | $1,399 | 36.9% | 92.8% | 2.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 70462. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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