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Population and households in ZIP 70820
Household size in ZIP 70820
| Period | ZIP 70820 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.63 | 2.69 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.69 | 2.68 | 2.64 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.71 | 2.73 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.51 | 2.63 | 2.59 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.12 | −0.06 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 70820 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 2.63, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southeast.
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 70820
| Period | ZIP 70820 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.5 | 35.3 | 36.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 25.9 | 36.2 | 37.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 25.6 | 36.8 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 25.5 | 37.1 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.0 | +1.8 | +2.2 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 25.5, ZIP 70820 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults in their twenties. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 23.5, as it has nationally. Only one other Louisiana ZIP code with 5,000+ people is 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 70820
| Period | ZIP 70820 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.3% | 14.1% | 14.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 14.8% | 15.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.2% | 13.9% | 14.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.6% | 14.0% | 15.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −0.0 pts | +0.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in ZIP 70820 than nationally: 9.6%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 3.7 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 70820 has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Louisiana ZIP codes.
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 70820
Renters in ZIP 70820
| Period | ZIP 70820 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 73.6% | 30.5% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 77.9% | 31.4% | 33.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 68.2% | 31.0% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 64.0% | 30.9% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | −9.5 pts | +0.4 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 70820 rent: 64.0% 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 a third of owners (36.2%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 9.5 points, even as the national share rose.
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 70820
| Period | ZIP 70820 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.4% | 10.9% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.0% | 11.2% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 27.4% | 15.6% | 15.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.5% | 14.1% | 14.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +3.2 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 70820: 21.5% 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 5.2 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 70820
| Period | ZIP 70820 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1987 | 1982 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1994 | 1984 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1999 | 1986 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2001 | 1990 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +14 | +9 | +7 | +6 |
ZIP 70820 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2001, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1987 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the center, while the northwest has the oldest housing. Of the 226 Louisiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 12 have newer 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 70820
| Period | ZIP 70820 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $908 | $775 | $755 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $979 | $890 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $988 | $1,001 | $920 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,234 | $1,207 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$327 | +$432 | +$366 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 70820 runs $1,234 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $327 a month since 2006–10, up 36%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 37.5% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the west; the highest are 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 70820
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 70820
| Period | ZIP 70820 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.8% | 26.3% | 22.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 52.4% | 27.9% | 22.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 51.5% | 28.6% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 52.0% | 31.5% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +5.3 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 70820 is highly educated: just over half of adults 25 and older (52.0%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 5.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 226 Louisiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only ten 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 70820
| Period | ZIP 70820 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.6% | 85.1% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.3% | 86.9% | 83.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.8% | 87.7% | 85.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.8% | 88.9% | 87.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +3.8 pts | +5.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 70820 is a bit above the national rate: 91.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 5.3 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 70820
| Period | ZIP 70820 | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 6.8% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.2% | 7.7% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 6.2% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 6.8% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | +0.0 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 70820 runs below the national rate: 3.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 4.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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 70820 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 70820 | 2.51 | 25.5 | 9.6% | 64.0% | 21.5% | 2001 | $1,234 | 52.0% | 91.8% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 70808 | 2.21 | 35.7 | 4.3% | 42.2% | 13.0% | 1978 | $1,333 | 71.0% | 96.7% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 70803 | 1.88 | 19.7 | 1.9% | 89.3% | 61.0% | 1994 | $981 | 78.0% | 92.0% | 10.8% |
| ZIP 70802 | 2.18 | 30.4 | 12.2% | 67.4% | 44.5% | 1975 | $1,016 | 46.1% | 87.9% | 10.6% |
| ZIP 70810 | 2.59 | 39.3 | 10.4% | 34.8% | 13.1% | 1996 | $1,593 | 52.7% | 92.6% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 70801 | 1.20 | 39.1 | 5.5% | 92.8% | 12.7% | 1965 | $1,056 | 61.5% | 95.9% | 0.9% |
| ZIP 70836 | 2.68 | 28.4 | 10.5% | 52.9% | 29.6% | 1998 | $1,444 | 33.8% | 96.9% | 20.8% |
| ZIP 70806 | 2.40 | 32.7 | 16.4% | 58.2% | 17.7% | 1973 | $1,123 | 36.4% | 88.2% | 9.9% |
| ZIP 70719 | 2.78 | 32.3 | 12.4% | 15.9% | 6.9% | 1997 | $1,179 | 25.9% | 96.9% | 9.0% |
| ZIP 70809 | 2.31 | 39.3 | 8.1% | 44.9% | 16.7% | 1989 | $1,514 | 56.6% | 96.7% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 70710 | 2.49 | 36.1 | 12.2% | 20.4% | 3.8% | 2006 | $1,382 | 33.8% | 96.3% | 4.1% |
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 70820. 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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