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Population and households in ZIP 70806
Household size in ZIP 70806
| Period | ZIP 70806 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.16 | 2.69 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.19 | 2.68 | 2.64 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.29 | 2.73 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.40 | 2.63 | 2.59 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.24 | −0.06 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 70806 run small, averaging 2.40 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.16, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the north 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 70806
| Period | ZIP 70806 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.9 | 35.3 | 36.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.4 | 36.2 | 37.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.1 | 36.8 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 32.7 | 37.1 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −3.1 | +1.8 | +2.2 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 32.7, ZIP 70806 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. The median age has dropped from 35.9 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Of the 226 Louisiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only eight 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 70806
| Period | ZIP 70806 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.6% | 14.1% | 14.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.3% | 14.8% | 15.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.3% | 13.9% | 14.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.4% | 14.0% | 15.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | −0.0 pts | +0.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in six households in ZIP 70806 (16.4%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged up 0.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 70806
Renters in ZIP 70806
| Period | ZIP 70806 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 56.6% | 30.5% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 57.5% | 31.4% | 33.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 57.9% | 31.0% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 58.2% | 30.9% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +0.4 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 70806: 58.2% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Just over half of owners (51.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 1.7 points, as it has nationally. Only 13 of the 226 Louisiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 70806
| Period | ZIP 70806 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.3% | 10.9% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.7% | 11.2% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.9% | 15.6% | 15.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.7% | 14.1% | 14.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +3.2 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 17.7% of the housing in ZIP 70806, 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 4.4 points, 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 70806
| Period | ZIP 70806 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1967 | 1982 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1968 | 1984 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1969 | 1986 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1973 | 1990 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +9 | +7 | +6 |
Housing in ZIP 70806 leans older: the median home dates to 1973, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1967 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, 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 70806
| Period | ZIP 70806 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $743 | $775 | $755 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $864 | $890 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $959 | $1,001 | $920 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,123 | $1,207 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$380 | +$432 | +$366 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 70806 runs $1,123 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $380 a month since 2006–10, up 51%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 33.3% of the typical renter's income, 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 70806
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 70806
| Period | ZIP 70806 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.2% | 26.3% | 22.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 36.2% | 27.9% | 22.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.5% | 28.6% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 36.4% | 31.5% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | +5.3 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in ZIP 70806 as nationally: 36.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is higher than in the Baton Rouge area overall (31.5%). The share with a degree has edged up 1.2 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
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 70806
| Period | ZIP 70806 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.9% | 85.1% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.3% | 86.9% | 83.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.7% | 87.7% | 85.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.2% | 88.9% | 87.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | +3.8 pts | +5.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 70806 is close to the national rate: 88.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 3.4 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 70806
| Period | ZIP 70806 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 6.8% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.2% | 7.7% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 6.2% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.9% | 6.8% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +0.0 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 70806 runs well above the national rate: 9.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged up 0.7 points, 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 70806 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 70806 | 2.40 | 32.7 | 16.4% | 58.2% | 17.7% | 1973 | $1,123 | 36.4% | 88.2% | 9.9% |
| ZIP 70802 | 2.18 | 30.4 | 12.2% | 67.4% | 44.5% | 1975 | $1,016 | 46.1% | 87.9% | 10.6% |
| ZIP 70805 | 2.74 | 34.9 | 29.5% | 60.9% | 23.7% | 1969 | $967 | 12.1% | 72.8% | 12.4% |
| ZIP 70808 | 2.21 | 35.7 | 4.3% | 42.2% | 13.0% | 1978 | $1,333 | 71.0% | 96.7% | 4.0% |
| 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 70812 | 2.79 | 36.7 | 22.8% | 29.1% | 14.1% | 1976 | $1,279 | 15.9% | 87.3% | 18.2% |
| ZIP 70815 | 3.00 | 31.4 | 20.8% | 36.2% | 9.4% | 1974 | $1,140 | 28.8% | 84.2% | 9.6% |
| ZIP 70814 | 2.70 | 40.3 | 17.4% | 33.1% | 10.6% | 1976 | $1,146 | 12.3% | 92.8% | 16.1% |
| ZIP 70809 | 2.31 | 39.3 | 8.1% | 44.9% | 16.7% | 1989 | $1,514 | 56.6% | 96.7% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 70836 | 2.68 | 28.4 | 10.5% | 52.9% | 29.6% | 1998 | $1,444 | 33.8% | 96.9% | 20.8% |
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 70806. 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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