70791 ZIP Code, Zachary, LA
70791 is a ZIP code in Zachary, Louisiana in East Baton Rouge Parish. It covers 119 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 70714, 70807 and 70777. 30,385 people live here in 11,809 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Louisiana ZIP codes. With about 255 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (82%). Median household income is $78,263, above the Louisiana median of $60,756.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Zachary, LA
- County: East Baton Rouge County
- Land area: 119 sq mi
- Population: 30,385
- Median household income: $78,263
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 30,385 |
| Households | 11,809 |
| Median household income | $78,263 |
| Income per person | $43,791 |
| Median age | 39.5 |
| Homeowners | 82.4% |
| Median home value | $268,000 |
| Median rent | $1,439 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 27.9 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 33.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.5% |
| Broadband internet | 93.4% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 4.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.1% |
| $10–15K | 1.2% |
| $15–25K | 6.4% |
| $25–35K | 4.3% |
| $35–50K | 12.8% |
| $50–75K | 16.6% |
| $75–100K | 14.2% |
| $100–150K | 16.9% |
| $150–200K | 11.3% |
| $200K+ | 11.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.1% |
| 10–19 | 13.5% |
| 20–24 | 6.2% |
| 25–34 | 12.5% |
| 35–44 | 16.1% |
| 45–54 | 13.0% |
| 55–64 | 10.8% |
| 65–74 | 10.2% |
| 75+ | 6.6% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 54.4% |
| Owned outright | 23.6% |
| Rented | 16.6% |
| Vacant | 5.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 78.5% |
| Townhome | 1.3% |
| 2–4 units | 2.2% |
| 5–19 units | 2.7% |
| 20+ units | 5.1% |
| Mobile / other | 10.3% |
Businesses in 70791
496 business establishments with 6,710 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 77
- Retail Trade: 76
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 64
- Accommodation and Food Services: 52
- Construction: 47
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 46
- Finance and Insurance: 35
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 24
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 70714 — Central city, LA (4.7 mi)
- 70807 — Baton Rouge city, LA (7.2 mi)
- 70777 — Slaughter town, LA (7.8 mi)
- 70811 — Brownfields CDP, LA (7.9 mi)
- 70813 — Baton Rouge city, LA (8.7 mi)
- 70770 — Central city, LA (9.8 mi)
- 70818 — Central city, LA (9.8 mi)
- 70812 — Merrydale CDP, LA (10.7 mi)
Areas that include 70791
- Central, LA ZIP codes — 6 ZIP codes
- Zachary, LA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- East Baton Rouge County ZIP codes — 26 ZIP codes
- Louisiana ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 21: highest share of owner-occupied homes in East Baton Rouge Parish
- No. 6 of 21: highest share of households with children in East Baton Rouge Parish
- No. 7 of 23: highest median age in East Baton Rouge Parish
- No. 4 of 21: fastest population growth in East Baton Rouge Parish
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 70791, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 70791 in?
- 70791 is a Zachary, LA mailing address. By land area, 21% lies inside Zachary and 8% lies inside Central; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 70791 in?
- 70791 is in East Baton Rouge Parish.
- What is the population of 70791?
- About 30,385 people (±1,691), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 29,432.
- What is the median household income in 70791?
- $78,263 (±$6,723), compared with $60,756 for Louisiana as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 70791?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 70791 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 70791?
- The closest, measured center to center: 70714 (4.7 mi, Central), 70807 (7.2 mi, Baton Rouge), 70777 (7.8 mi, Slaughter), 70811 (7.9 mi, Brownfields), 70813 (8.7 mi, Baton Rouge) and 70770 (9.8 mi, Central).
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