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Population and households in ZIP 70805
Household size in ZIP 70805
| Period | ZIP 70805 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.97 | 2.69 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.74 | 2.68 | 2.64 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.98 | 2.73 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.74 | 2.63 | 2.59 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.23 | −0.06 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 70805 average 2.74 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Household size has dropped from 2.97 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the northeast and smallest in the center.
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 70805
| Period | ZIP 70805 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.3 | 35.3 | 36.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.0 | 36.2 | 37.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 29.7 | 36.8 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.9 | 37.1 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.6 | +1.8 | +2.2 | +2.3 |
ZIP 70805 is young: half of its residents are under 34.9, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. The median age has climbed from 29.3 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 226 Louisiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 18 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 70805
| Period | ZIP 70805 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.1% | 14.1% | 14.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.8% | 14.8% | 15.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 27.1% | 13.9% | 14.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 29.5% | 14.0% | 15.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −0.0 pts | +0.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 70805: 29.5% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 3.6 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only four 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 70805
Renters in ZIP 70805
| Period | ZIP 70805 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 51.1% | 30.5% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 51.6% | 31.4% | 33.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 57.0% | 31.0% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 60.9% | 30.9% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +9.8 pts | +0.4 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 70805 rent: 60.9% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. More than half of owners (54.6%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 9.8 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 70805
| Period | ZIP 70805 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.2% | 10.9% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.5% | 11.2% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 22.8% | 15.6% | 15.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.7% | 14.1% | 14.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +9.5 pts | +3.2 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 70805: 23.7% 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 9.5 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 70805
| Period | ZIP 70805 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1963 | 1982 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1963 | 1984 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1966 | 1986 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1990 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +9 | +7 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 70805 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1969, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1963 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the south. Of the 226 Louisiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 20 have older homes.
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 70805
| Period | ZIP 70805 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $673 | $775 | $755 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $749 | $890 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $780 | $1,001 | $920 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $967 | $1,207 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$294 | +$432 | +$366 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 70805 pays $967 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $294 a month from 2006–10, a 44% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 39.8% 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 center and lowest 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 70805
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 70805
| Period | ZIP 70805 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 26.3% | 22.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 27.9% | 22.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.0% | 28.6% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.1% | 31.5% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +5.3 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 70805 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 12.1%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree is up 3.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 226 Louisiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 19 have a lower 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 70805
| Period | ZIP 70805 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 73.0% | 85.1% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 74.8% | 86.9% | 83.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 74.0% | 87.7% | 85.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 72.8% | 88.9% | 87.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | +3.8 pts | +5.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than a quarter of adults in ZIP 70805 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 72.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Only six of the 226 Louisiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower 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 70805
| Period | ZIP 70805 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.9% | 6.8% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.3% | 7.7% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.4% | 6.2% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.4% | 6.8% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | +0.0 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 70805: 12.4% 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 14 have higher unemployment. 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 70805 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 70805 | 2.74 | 34.9 | 29.5% | 60.9% | 23.7% | 1969 | $967 | 12.1% | 72.8% | 12.4% |
| ZIP 70812 | 2.79 | 36.7 | 22.8% | 29.1% | 14.1% | 1976 | $1,279 | 15.9% | 87.3% | 18.2% |
| ZIP 70806 | 2.40 | 32.7 | 16.4% | 58.2% | 17.7% | 1973 | $1,123 | 36.4% | 88.2% | 9.9% |
| ZIP 70811 | 2.94 | 35.3 | 23.4% | 35.2% | 17.8% | 1980 | $1,119 | 18.9% | 80.0% | 22.2% |
| 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 70807 | 2.59 | 32.4 | 22.3% | 57.7% | 16.6% | 1967 | $882 | 12.4% | 73.4% | 14.4% |
| ZIP 70814 | 2.70 | 40.3 | 17.4% | 33.1% | 10.6% | 1976 | $1,146 | 12.3% | 92.8% | 16.1% |
| ZIP 70803 | 1.88 | 19.7 | 1.9% | 89.3% | 61.0% | 1994 | $981 | 78.0% | 92.0% | 10.8% |
| ZIP 70815 | 3.00 | 31.4 | 20.8% | 36.2% | 9.4% | 1974 | $1,140 | 28.8% | 84.2% | 9.6% |
| ZIP 70808 | 2.21 | 35.7 | 4.3% | 42.2% | 13.0% | 1978 | $1,333 | 71.0% | 96.7% | 4.0% |
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 70805. 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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