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Population and households in ZIP 70714
Household size in ZIP 70714
| Period | ZIP 70714 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.72 | 2.69 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.81 | 2.68 | 2.64 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.87 | 2.73 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.79 | 2.63 | 2.59 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.07 | −0.06 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
The typical household in ZIP 70714 holds 2.79 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.72, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the northwest and smallest in the southeast.
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 70714
| Period | ZIP 70714 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.8 | 35.3 | 36.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.7 | 36.2 | 37.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.7 | 36.8 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.7 | 37.1 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.9 | +1.8 | +2.2 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 70714 is 37.7 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 36.8, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the northwest and oldest in the east.
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 70714
| Period | ZIP 70714 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.1% | 14.1% | 14.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.7% | 14.8% | 15.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.1% | 13.9% | 14.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 22.6% | 14.0% | 15.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | −0.0 pts | +0.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 70714: 22.6% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is up 3.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Only 19 of the 226 Louisiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of single-parent households.
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 70714
Renters in ZIP 70714
| Period | ZIP 70714 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.1% | 30.5% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 30.1% | 31.4% | 33.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.4% | 31.0% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 25.0% | 30.9% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | +0.4 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
About a quarter of households in ZIP 70714 rent their homes (25.0%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Among homeowners, 33.7% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the north and least common in the south. The renter share has fallen 2.1 points since 2006–10, 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 70714
| Period | ZIP 70714 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.8% | 10.9% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.5% | 11.2% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.6% | 15.6% | 15.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.4% | 14.1% | 14.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +3.2 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.4% of the housing in ZIP 70714, 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. Vacancy is up 4.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 70714
| Period | ZIP 70714 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1976 | 1982 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1984 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1978 | 1986 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1990 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +9 | +7 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 70714 are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1982, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in the Baton Rouge area overall, where the median home dates to 1990. The median year built has moved up from 1976 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the southwest.
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 70714
| Period | ZIP 70714 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $826 | $775 | $755 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $859 | $890 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,014 | $1,001 | $920 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,078 | $1,207 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$252 | +$432 | +$366 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 70714 pays $1,078 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $252 a month from 2006–10, a 31% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 39.9% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the northwest and lowest in the center.
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 70714
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 70714
| Period | ZIP 70714 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.5% | 26.3% | 22.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.2% | 27.9% | 22.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.5% | 28.6% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.1% | 31.5% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +5.3 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 70714: 22.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 3.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 70714
| Period | ZIP 70714 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.7% | 85.1% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.6% | 86.9% | 83.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.8% | 87.7% | 85.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.9% | 88.9% | 87.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +3.8 pts | +5.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in ZIP 70714 have finished high school as nationally: 88.9%, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 4.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 70714
| Period | ZIP 70714 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.8% | 6.8% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 7.7% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 6.2% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.0% | 6.8% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | +0.0 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 70714: 12.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 226 Louisiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 17 have higher unemployment. Unemployment is up 1.2 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 70714 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 70714 | 2.79 | 37.7 | 22.6% | 25.0% | 15.4% | 1982 | $1,078 | 22.1% | 88.9% | 12.0% |
| ZIP 70811 | 2.94 | 35.3 | 23.4% | 35.2% | 17.8% | 1980 | $1,119 | 18.9% | 80.0% | 22.2% |
| ZIP 70807 | 2.59 | 32.4 | 22.3% | 57.7% | 16.6% | 1967 | $882 | 12.4% | 73.4% | 14.4% |
| ZIP 70791 | 2.59 | 41.4 | 12.5% | 18.5% | 7.2% | 1999 | $1,561 | 36.9% | 95.0% | 7.6% |
| ZIP 70812 | 2.79 | 36.7 | 22.8% | 29.1% | 14.1% | 1976 | $1,279 | 15.9% | 87.3% | 18.2% |
| ZIP 70818 | 2.51 | 42.5 | 8.0% | 17.9% | 8.6% | 1989 | $1,321 | 34.3% | 94.7% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 70805 | 2.74 | 34.9 | 29.5% | 60.9% | 23.7% | 1969 | $967 | 12.1% | 72.8% | 12.4% |
| ZIP 70814 | 2.70 | 40.3 | 17.4% | 33.1% | 10.6% | 1976 | $1,146 | 12.3% | 92.8% | 16.1% |
| ZIP 70770 | 2.72 | 45.0 | 15.5% | 3.1% | 10.3% | 1992 | $1,147 | 32.9% | 96.0% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 70739 | 3.04 | 39.2 | 14.6% | 8.5% | 6.7% | 1989 | $1,387 | 32.7% | 96.9% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 70806 | 2.40 | 32.7 | 16.4% | 58.2% | 17.7% | 1973 | $1,123 | 36.4% | 88.2% | 9.9% |
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 70714. 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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