70809 ZIP Code, Baton Rouge, LA
70809 is a ZIP code in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in East Baton Rouge Parish. It covers 14 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 70836, 70816 and 70810. 25,732 people live here in 11,537 households. At about 1,789 people per square mile it has suburban density, and owners and renters are mixed (54% own). Median household income is $79,967, above the Louisiana median of $60,756; 20% of residents moved in during the past year.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Baton Rouge, LA
- County: East Baton Rouge County
- Land area: 14 sq mi
- Population: 25,732
- Median household income: $79,967
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 25,732 |
| Households | 11,537 |
| Median household income | $79,967 |
| Income per person | $55,581 |
| Median age | 36.3 |
| Homeowners | 54.1% |
| Median home value | $324,000 |
| Median rent | $1,437 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 57.0% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 20.7 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 24.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.0% |
| Broadband internet | 95.8% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 11.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.9% |
| $10–15K | 1.9% |
| $15–25K | 5.5% |
| $25–35K | 4.6% |
| $35–50K | 12.9% |
| $50–75K | 17.7% |
| $75–100K | 10.9% |
| $100–150K | 16.7% |
| $150–200K | 9.8% |
| $200K+ | 15.1% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.4% |
| 10–19 | 10.9% |
| 20–24 | 9.4% |
| 25–34 | 15.8% |
| 35–44 | 12.6% |
| 45–54 | 12.5% |
| 55–64 | 10.4% |
| 65–74 | 8.0% |
| 75+ | 8.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 26.2% |
| Owned outright | 19.7% |
| Rented | 38.1% |
| Vacant | 16.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 42.5% |
| Townhome | 5.5% |
| 2–4 units | 8.0% |
| 5–19 units | 18.5% |
| 20+ units | 23.6% |
| Mobile / other | 1.8% |
Businesses in 70809
2,044 business establishments with 73,058 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 364
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 258
- Retail Trade: 214
- Construction: 180
- Wholesale Trade: 178
- Finance and Insurance: 170
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 149
- Accommodation and Food Services: 135
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 70836 — Baton Rouge city, LA (0.9 mi)
- 70816 — Baton Rouge city, LA (3.4 mi)
- 70810 — Oak Hills Place CDP, LA (3.6 mi)
- 70808 — Baton Rouge city, LA (4.1 mi)
- 70815 — Baton Rouge city, LA (4.2 mi)
- 70806 — Baton Rouge city, LA (5 mi)
- 70817 — Shenandoah CDP, LA (5.5 mi)
- 70803 — Baton Rouge city, LA (6.3 mi)
Areas that include 70809
- Baton Rouge, LA ZIP codes — 21 ZIP codes
- Inniswold, LA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Westminster, LA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- East Baton Rouge County ZIP codes — 26 ZIP codes
- Louisiana ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 6 of 21: highest median household income in East Baton Rouge Parish
- No. 4 of 21: highest median home value in East Baton Rouge Parish
- No. 6 of 23: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in East Baton Rouge Parish
- No. 3 of 16: highest median household income in Baton Rouge, LA
- No. 4 of 16: highest median home value in Baton Rouge, LA
- No. 6 of 18: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Baton Rouge, LA
Mail every home in 70809
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 70809, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 70809 in?
- 70809 is a Baton Rouge, LA mailing address. By land area, 23% lies inside Baton Rouge, 15% lies inside Inniswold and 8% lies inside Westminster; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 70809 in?
- 70809 is in East Baton Rouge Parish.
- What is the population of 70809?
- About 25,732 people (±2,464), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 25,302.
- What is the median household income in 70809?
- $79,967 (±$10,301), 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 70809?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 70809 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 70809?
- The closest, measured center to center: 70836 (0.9 mi, Baton Rouge), 70816 (3.4 mi, Baton Rouge), 70810 (3.6 mi, Oak Hills Place), 70808 (4.1 mi, Baton Rouge), 70815 (4.2 mi, Baton Rouge) and 70806 (5 mi, Baton Rouge).
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