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Population and households in ZIP 70802
Household size in ZIP 70802
| Period | ZIP 70802 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.48 | 2.69 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.52 | 2.68 | 2.64 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.41 | 2.73 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.18 | 2.63 | 2.59 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.30 | −0.06 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
ZIP 70802 is a place of small households, averaging 2.18 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.48, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 226 Louisiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only seven have smaller households.
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 70802
| Period | ZIP 70802 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.6 | 35.3 | 36.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.5 | 36.2 | 37.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.8 | 36.8 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 30.4 | 37.1 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.2 | +1.8 | +2.2 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 30.4, ZIP 70802 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 32.6, even as the national median rose. Of the 226 Louisiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only two are younger.
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 70802
| Period | ZIP 70802 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.8% | 14.1% | 14.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.3% | 14.8% | 15.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.5% | 13.9% | 14.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.2% | 14.0% | 15.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −8.6 pts | −0.0 pts | +0.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in ZIP 70802 as they are nationally: 12.2%, against 11.6%. Single parents are less common here than in the Baton Rouge area as a whole (14.0%). Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 8.6 points, a much bigger shift than 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 70802
Renters in ZIP 70802
| Period | ZIP 70802 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 55.5% | 30.5% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 60.7% | 31.4% | 33.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 61.9% | 31.0% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 67.4% | 30.9% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +11.9 pts | +0.4 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 70802: 67.4% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. About seven in ten owners (68.4%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 11.9 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 226 Louisiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only three have a higher share of renters.
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 70802
| Period | ZIP 70802 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.6% | 10.9% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.6% | 11.2% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 28.4% | 15.6% | 15.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 44.5% | 14.1% | 14.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +25.0 pts | +3.2 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 70802: 44.5% 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 is up 25.0 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 70802
| Period | ZIP 70802 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1957 | 1982 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1960 | 1984 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1963 | 1986 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1975 | 1990 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +17 | +9 | +7 | +6 |
Housing in ZIP 70802 leans a little older: the median home dates to 1975, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1957 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the northeast 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 70802
| Period | ZIP 70802 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $672 | $775 | $755 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $727 | $890 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $786 | $1,001 | $920 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,016 | $1,207 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$344 | +$432 | +$366 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 70802 pays $1,016 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $344 a month since 2006–10, up 51%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 38.3% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the west 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 70802
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 70802
| Period | ZIP 70802 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.8% | 26.3% | 22.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.9% | 27.9% | 22.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.0% | 28.6% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 46.1% | 31.5% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +21.4 pts | +5.3 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 70802 is highly educated: 46.1% of adults 25 and older hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 21.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 226 Louisiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 22 have a higher share of college graduates.
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 70802
| Period | ZIP 70802 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 77.6% | 85.1% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 79.5% | 86.9% | 83.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 79.6% | 87.7% | 85.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.9% | 88.9% | 87.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.3 pts | +3.8 pts | +5.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 70802 is close to the national rate: 87.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 10.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 70802
| Period | ZIP 70802 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.3% | 6.8% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.6% | 7.7% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.3% | 6.2% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.6% | 6.8% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | +0.0 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 70802: 10.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.7 points, mirroring the country. 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 70802 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 70802 | 2.18 | 30.4 | 12.2% | 67.4% | 44.5% | 1975 | $1,016 | 46.1% | 87.9% | 10.6% |
| ZIP 70801 | 1.20 | 39.1 | 5.5% | 92.8% | 12.7% | 1965 | $1,056 | 61.5% | 95.9% | 0.9% |
| ZIP 70803 | 1.88 | 19.7 | 1.9% | 89.3% | 61.0% | 1994 | $981 | 78.0% | 92.0% | 10.8% |
| ZIP 70806 | 2.40 | 32.7 | 16.4% | 58.2% | 17.7% | 1973 | $1,123 | 36.4% | 88.2% | 9.9% |
| ZIP 70808 | 2.21 | 35.7 | 4.3% | 42.2% | 13.0% | 1978 | $1,333 | 71.0% | 96.7% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 70805 | 2.74 | 34.9 | 29.5% | 60.9% | 23.7% | 1969 | $967 | 12.1% | 72.8% | 12.4% |
| ZIP 70820 | 2.51 | 25.5 | 9.6% | 64.0% | 21.5% | 2001 | $1,234 | 52.0% | 91.8% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 70812 | 2.79 | 36.7 | 22.8% | 29.1% | 14.1% | 1976 | $1,279 | 15.9% | 87.3% | 18.2% |
| ZIP 70767 | 2.42 | 40.1 | 7.8% | 27.2% | 11.8% | 1984 | $882 | 19.8% | 87.9% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 70807 | 2.59 | 32.4 | 22.3% | 57.7% | 16.6% | 1967 | $882 | 12.4% | 73.4% | 14.4% |
| ZIP 70809 | 2.31 | 39.3 | 8.1% | 44.9% | 16.7% | 1989 | $1,514 | 56.6% | 96.7% | 3.2% |
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 70802. 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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