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Population and households in ZIP 70791
Household size in ZIP 70791
| Period | ZIP 70791 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.88 | 2.69 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.98 | 2.68 | 2.64 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.94 | 2.73 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.59 | 2.63 | 2.59 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.28 | −0.06 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
At 2.59 people per household, ZIP 70791 sits close to the national average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 2.88 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northwest.
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 70791
| Period | ZIP 70791 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.9 | 35.3 | 36.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.8 | 36.2 | 37.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.4 | 36.8 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.4 | 37.1 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.5 | +1.8 | +2.2 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 70791 are younger than 41.4 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is older than in the Baton Rouge area as a whole, where the median age is 37.1. The median age has climbed from 35.9 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 70791
| Period | ZIP 70791 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.5% | 14.1% | 14.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.1% | 14.8% | 15.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.5% | 13.9% | 14.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.5% | 14.0% | 15.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −0.0 pts | +0.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in ZIP 70791 (12.5%), close to the national share of 11.6%. Single parents are less common here than in the Baton Rouge area as a whole (14.0%). The single-parent share is down 1.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 70791
Renters in ZIP 70791
| Period | ZIP 70791 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.3% | 30.5% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.5% | 31.4% | 33.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.8% | 31.0% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.5% | 30.9% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +0.4 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 70791 is largely a place of homeowners: only 18.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 33.9% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.3 points, in line with the national trend.
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 70791
| Period | ZIP 70791 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 10.9% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 11.2% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.4% | 15.6% | 15.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.2% | 14.1% | 14.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | +3.2 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 70791: 7.2% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 2.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 15 of the 226 Louisiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower vacancy rate.
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 70791
| Period | ZIP 70791 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1986 | 1982 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1992 | 1984 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1994 | 1986 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1999 | 1990 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +13 | +9 | +7 | +6 |
ZIP 70791 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1999, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1986 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. ZIP 70791 has newer homes than the great majority of Louisiana ZIP codes.
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 70791
| Period | ZIP 70791 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $782 | $775 | $755 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,047 | $890 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,027 | $1,001 | $920 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,561 | $1,207 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$780 | +$432 | +$366 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 70791 pays $1,561 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are higher than in the wider Baton Rouge area ($1,207). Rents are up $780 a month from 2006–10, a 100% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 34.1% of household income on rent, 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 70791
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 70791
| Period | ZIP 70791 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.5% | 26.3% | 22.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.9% | 27.9% | 22.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 34.8% | 28.6% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 36.9% | 31.5% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +14.4 pts | +5.3 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in ZIP 70791 as nationally: 36.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is higher than in the wider Baton Rouge area (31.5%). The share with a degree has risen 14.4 points since 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 70791
| Period | ZIP 70791 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.4% | 85.1% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.0% | 86.9% | 83.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.0% | 87.7% | 85.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.0% | 88.9% | 87.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.6 pts | +3.8 pts | +5.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 70791: 95.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 5.6 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 226 Louisiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 16 have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 70791
| Period | ZIP 70791 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.7% | 6.8% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.0% | 7.7% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 6.2% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.6% | 6.8% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +0.0 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 70791 runs well above the national rate: 7.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Unemployment is up 3.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 70791 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 70791 | 2.59 | 41.4 | 12.5% | 18.5% | 7.2% | 1999 | $1,561 | 36.9% | 95.0% | 7.6% |
| ZIP 70714 | 2.79 | 37.7 | 22.6% | 25.0% | 15.4% | 1982 | $1,078 | 22.1% | 88.9% | 12.0% |
| ZIP 70777 | 2.87 | 39.4 | 9.9% | 5.6% | 9.9% | 1997 | $1,106 | 20.3% | 94.4% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 70807 | 2.59 | 32.4 | 22.3% | 57.7% | 16.6% | 1967 | $882 | 12.4% | 73.4% | 14.4% |
| ZIP 70811 | 2.94 | 35.3 | 23.4% | 35.2% | 17.8% | 1980 | $1,119 | 18.9% | 80.0% | 22.2% |
| ZIP 70770 | 2.72 | 45.0 | 15.5% | 3.1% | 10.3% | 1992 | $1,147 | 32.9% | 96.0% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 70818 | 2.51 | 42.5 | 8.0% | 17.9% | 8.6% | 1989 | $1,321 | 34.3% | 94.7% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 70812 | 2.79 | 36.7 | 22.8% | 29.1% | 14.1% | 1976 | $1,279 | 15.9% | 87.3% | 18.2% |
| ZIP 70736 | 1.74 | 50.1 | 11.5% | 7.5% | 12.6% | 1989 | $679 | 14.3% | 82.3% | 0.5% |
| ZIP 70739 | 3.04 | 39.2 | 14.6% | 8.5% | 6.7% | 1989 | $1,387 | 32.7% | 96.9% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 70729 | 2.81 | 34.3 | 6.8% | 13.4% | 18.6% | 2001 | $531 | 18.3% | 81.5% | 2.0% |
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 70791. 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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