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Household size in ZIP 70818
| Period | ZIP 70818 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.73 | 2.69 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.67 | 2.68 | 2.64 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.74 | 2.73 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.51 | 2.63 | 2.59 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.22 | −0.06 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 70818 run a little small, averaging 2.51 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.73, 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 70818
| Period | ZIP 70818 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.1 | 35.3 | 36.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.5 | 36.2 | 37.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.0 | 36.8 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.5 | 37.1 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.3 | +1.8 | +2.2 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 70818 is 42.5 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 40.1, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the south.
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 70818
| Period | ZIP 70818 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 14.1% | 14.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 14.8% | 15.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.1% | 13.9% | 14.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.0% | 14.0% | 15.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −0.0 pts | +0.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 70818: 8.0% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 0.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 226 Louisiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 16 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 70818
Renters in ZIP 70818
| Period | ZIP 70818 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.7% | 30.5% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.2% | 31.4% | 33.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.4% | 31.0% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.9% | 30.9% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +0.4 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 70818 is largely a place of homeowners: only 17.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About four in ten owners (39.3%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 4.2 points, as it has 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 70818
| Period | ZIP 70818 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 10.9% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 11.2% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.7% | 15.6% | 15.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.6% | 14.1% | 14.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +3.2 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 70818 is close to the national rate: 8.6% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is lower than in the wider Baton Rouge area (14.1%). Vacancy has risen 3.2 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 70818
| Period | ZIP 70818 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1981 | 1982 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1984 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1982 | 1986 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1990 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +9 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 70818 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1989, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1981 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the west 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 70818
| Period | ZIP 70818 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $680 | $775 | $755 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $812 | $890 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $942 | $1,001 | $920 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,321 | $1,207 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$641 | +$432 | +$366 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 70818 pays $1,321 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are higher than in the Baton Rouge area as a whole ($1,207). Rent has climbed $641 a month since 2006–10, up 94%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 47.1% 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 70818
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 70818
| Period | ZIP 70818 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.6% | 26.3% | 22.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.8% | 27.9% | 22.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.6% | 28.6% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 34.3% | 31.5% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.7 pts | +5.3 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in ZIP 70818 as nationally: 34.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 12.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the west 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 70818
| Period | ZIP 70818 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.3% | 85.1% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.0% | 86.9% | 83.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.3% | 87.7% | 85.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.7% | 88.9% | 87.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +3.8 pts | +5.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 70818: 94.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 1.5 points, as it has nationally. Only 18 of the 226 Louisiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 70818
| Period | ZIP 70818 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 6.8% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 7.7% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.6% | 6.2% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.7% | 6.8% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | +0.0 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 70818 has been low: just 2.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 226 Louisiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 16 have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 3.4 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 70818 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 70818 | 2.51 | 42.5 | 8.0% | 17.9% | 8.6% | 1989 | $1,321 | 34.3% | 94.7% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 70739 | 3.04 | 39.2 | 14.6% | 8.5% | 6.7% | 1989 | $1,387 | 32.7% | 96.9% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 70814 | 2.70 | 40.3 | 17.4% | 33.1% | 10.6% | 1976 | $1,146 | 12.3% | 92.8% | 16.1% |
| ZIP 70811 | 2.94 | 35.3 | 23.4% | 35.2% | 17.8% | 1980 | $1,119 | 18.9% | 80.0% | 22.2% |
| ZIP 70812 | 2.79 | 36.7 | 22.8% | 29.1% | 14.1% | 1976 | $1,279 | 15.9% | 87.3% | 18.2% |
| ZIP 70819 | 2.87 | 36.9 | 13.6% | 19.5% | 6.3% | 1981 | $1,116 | 31.5% | 91.0% | 1.6% |
| ZIP 70770 | 2.72 | 45.0 | 15.5% | 3.1% | 10.3% | 1992 | $1,147 | 32.9% | 96.0% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 70815 | 3.00 | 31.4 | 20.8% | 36.2% | 9.4% | 1974 | $1,140 | 28.8% | 84.2% | 9.6% |
| ZIP 70714 | 2.79 | 37.7 | 22.6% | 25.0% | 15.4% | 1982 | $1,078 | 22.1% | 88.9% | 12.0% |
| ZIP 70805 | 2.74 | 34.9 | 29.5% | 60.9% | 23.7% | 1969 | $967 | 12.1% | 72.8% | 12.4% |
| ZIP 70706 | 2.87 | 36.7 | 11.3% | 6.3% | 10.9% | 2000 | $1,053 | 22.6% | 91.2% | 2.5% |
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 70818. 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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