70805 ZIP Code, Baton Rouge, LA
70805 is a ZIP code in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in East Baton Rouge Parish. It covers 11 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 70812, 70825 and 70801. 23,288 people live here in 9,021 households. At about 2,049 people per square mile it has suburban density, and owners and renters are mixed (41% own). Median household income is $25,397, well below the Louisiana median of $60,756.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Baton Rouge, LA
- County: East Baton Rouge County
- Land area: 11 sq mi
- Population: 23,288
- Median household income: $25,397
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 23,288 |
| Households | 9,021 |
| Median household income | $25,397 |
| Income per person | $17,138 |
| Median age | 35.4 |
| Homeowners | 40.5% |
| Median home value | $108,500 |
| Median rent | $834 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 22.9 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 31.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 18.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 42.5% |
| Broadband internet | 81.1% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.5% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 15.3% |
| $10–15K | 18.1% |
| $15–25K | 16.1% |
| $25–35K | 11.9% |
| $35–50K | 12.8% |
| $50–75K | 11.6% |
| $75–100K | 6.4% |
| $100–150K | 4.6% |
| $150–200K | 2.2% |
| $200K+ | 0.9% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 14.6% |
| 10–19 | 15.1% |
| 20–24 | 6.6% |
| 25–34 | 13.4% |
| 35–44 | 13.5% |
| 45–54 | 9.7% |
| 55–64 | 14.4% |
| 65–74 | 8.2% |
| 75+ | 4.4% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 15.9% |
| Owned outright | 16.4% |
| Rented | 46.4% |
| Vacant | 21.3% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 68.6% |
| Townhome | 1.6% |
| 2–4 units | 8.0% |
| 5–19 units | 10.7% |
| 20+ units | 9.0% |
| Mobile / other | 2.2% |
Businesses in 70805
435 business establishments with 8,633 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 129
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 58
- Accommodation and Food Services: 43
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 33
- Wholesale Trade: 23
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 23
- Manufacturing: 21
- Finance and Insurance: 19
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 70812 — Merrydale CDP, LA (2.9 mi)
- 70825 — Baton Rouge city, LA (3.1 mi)
- 70801 — Baton Rouge city, LA (3.2 mi)
- 70802 — Baton Rouge city, LA (3.2 mi)
- 70806 — Baton Rouge city, LA (3.4 mi)
- 70811 — Brownfields CDP, LA (3.6 mi)
- 70813 — Baton Rouge city, LA (3.6 mi)
- 70803 — Baton Rouge city, LA (5.5 mi)
Areas that include 70805
- Baton Rouge, LA ZIP codes — 21 ZIP codes
- East Baton Rouge County ZIP codes — 26 ZIP codes
- Louisiana ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 70805, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 70805 in?
- 70805 is a Baton Rouge, LA mailing address. By land area, 70% lies inside Baton Rouge; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 70805 in?
- 70805 is in East Baton Rouge Parish.
- What is the population of 70805?
- About 23,288 people (±1,820), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 26,025.
- What is the median household income in 70805?
- $25,397 (±$4,026), 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 70805?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 70805 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 70805?
- The closest, measured center to center: 70812 (2.9 mi, Merrydale), 70825 (3.1 mi, Baton Rouge), 70801 (3.2 mi, Baton Rouge), 70802 (3.2 mi, Baton Rouge), 70806 (3.4 mi, Baton Rouge) and 70811 (3.6 mi, Brownfields).
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