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Population and households in ZIP 70748
Household size in ZIP 70748
| Period | ZIP 70748 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.80 | 2.69 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.49 | 2.68 | 2.64 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.27 | 2.73 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.61 | 2.63 | 2.59 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.20 | −0.06 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 70748 average 2.61 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.80, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northeast.
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 70748
| Period | ZIP 70748 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.6 | 35.3 | 36.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.0 | 36.2 | 37.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.0 | 36.8 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.1 | 37.1 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.5 | +1.8 | +2.2 | +2.3 |
ZIP 70748 skews older than the country: its median age is 43.1, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 41.6 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. ZIP 70748 is older than at least four in five Louisiana ZIP codes.
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 70748
| Period | ZIP 70748 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.6% | 14.1% | 14.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.6% | 14.8% | 15.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.1% | 13.9% | 14.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 14.0% | 15.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −19.5 pts | −0.0 pts | +0.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.1% of households in ZIP 70748, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 19.5 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 226 Louisiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only seven have a lower 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 70748
Renters in ZIP 70748
| Period | ZIP 70748 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.9% | 30.5% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.9% | 31.4% | 33.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.2% | 31.0% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.4% | 30.9% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | +0.4 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 21.4% of households in ZIP 70748 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Just over half of owners (52.4%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the north and least common in the southwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged down 1.4 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 70748
| Period | ZIP 70748 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.2% | 10.9% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.6% | 11.2% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.1% | 15.6% | 15.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.8% | 14.1% | 14.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +7.7 pts | +3.2 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 70748: 28.8% of homes are empty, 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 has risen 7.7 points since 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 70748
| Period | ZIP 70748 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1982 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1984 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1986 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1990 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +9 | +7 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 70748 are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1985, versus 1980 across the U.S. Still, homes here are older than in the Baton Rouge area as a whole, where the median home dates to 1990. The median year built has moved up from 1980 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the east has the oldest housing.
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 70748
| Period | ZIP 70748 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $576 | $775 | $755 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $664 | $890 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $764 | $1,001 | $920 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $862 | $1,207 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$287 | +$432 | +$366 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 70748 pays $862 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $287 a month since 2006–10, up 50%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 24.8% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the southwest; the most affordable are in the northeast.
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 70748
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 70748
| Period | ZIP 70748 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 26.3% | 22.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 27.9% | 22.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.9% | 28.6% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.2% | 31.5% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.4 pts | +5.3 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 70748: 18.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 8.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the east.
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 70748
| Period | ZIP 70748 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 67.5% | 85.1% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 71.8% | 86.9% | 83.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 73.5% | 87.7% | 85.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 80.8% | 88.9% | 87.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +13.3 pts | +3.8 pts | +5.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in five adults in ZIP 70748 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 80.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 13.3 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 70748 has a lower share of high school graduates than at least four in five Louisiana ZIP codes.
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 70748
| Period | ZIP 70748 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 6.8% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 7.7% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 6.2% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.4% | 6.8% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | +0.0 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 70748: 9.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 1.6 points from 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 70748 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 70748 | 2.61 | 43.1 | 7.1% | 21.4% | 28.8% | 1985 | $862 | 18.2% | 80.8% | 9.4% |
| ZIP 70730 | 2.75 | 43.4 | 7.6% | 11.6% | 16.3% | 1994 | $841 | 25.6% | 88.6% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 70775 | 2.70 | 38.0 | 10.9% | 21.5% | 21.0% | 1991 | $1,093 | 37.5% | 93.2% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 70777 | 2.87 | 39.4 | 9.9% | 5.6% | 9.9% | 1997 | $1,106 | 20.3% | 94.4% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 70789 | 2.88 | 43.1 | 19.5% | 17.7% | 24.2% | 1982 | $798 | 13.3% | 71.1% | 0.9% |
| ZIP 70761 | 2.55 | 44.0 | 20.4% | 14.3% | 23.2% | 1983 | $832 | 22.8% | 80.7% | 0.7% |
| ZIP 70722 | 2.49 | 45.0 | 9.5% | 15.8% | 25.9% | 1988 | $1,062 | 27.9% | 92.2% | 1.4% |
| ZIP 70787 | 3.47 | 26.9 | 4.4% | 6.8% | 26.2% | 1998 | $1,049 | 12.7% | 97.6% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 70782 | 3.47 | 26.9 | 4.4% | 6.8% | 26.2% | 1998 | $1,049 | 12.7% | 97.6% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 70759 | 2.14 | 45.0 | 13.2% | 18.7% | 35.4% | 1972 | $885 | 17.5% | 89.1% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 70712 | 2.55 | 48.3 | 15.2% | 83.9% | 22.0% | 1974 | $1,049 | 8.9% | 66.7% | 0.0% |
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 70748. 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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