70817 ZIP Code, Baton Rouge, LA
70817 is a ZIP code in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in East Baton Rouge Parish. It covers 25 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 70816, 70769 and 70809. 33,482 people live here in 13,690 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Louisiana ZIP codes. At about 1,319 people per square mile it has suburban density, and most homes are owner-occupied (80%). Median household income is $102,639, well above the Louisiana median of $60,756.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Baton Rouge, LA
- County: East Baton Rouge County
- Land area: 25 sq mi
- Population: 33,482
- Median household income: $102,639
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 33,482 |
| Households | 13,690 |
| Median household income | $102,639 |
| Income per person | $54,515 |
| Median age | 40 |
| Homeowners | 80.0% |
| Median home value | $293,600 |
| Median rent | $1,426 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 51.2% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 27.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 26.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.6% |
| Broadband internet | 96.8% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 8.4% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.7% |
| $10–15K | 1.8% |
| $15–25K | 3.2% |
| $25–35K | 3.2% |
| $35–50K | 9.6% |
| $50–75K | 12.8% |
| $75–100K | 14.1% |
| $100–150K | 20.0% |
| $150–200K | 10.7% |
| $200K+ | 20.1% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 16.1% |
| 10–19 | 10.1% |
| 20–24 | 5.1% |
| 25–34 | 11.7% |
| 35–44 | 13.2% |
| 45–54 | 10.5% |
| 55–64 | 12.2% |
| 65–74 | 14.9% |
| 75+ | 6.2% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 47.7% |
| Owned outright | 29.8% |
| Rented | 19.1% |
| Vacant | 3.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 80.4% |
| Townhome | 2.7% |
| 2–4 units | 5.3% |
| 5–19 units | 7.7% |
| 20+ units | 3.1% |
| Mobile / other | 0.9% |
Businesses in 70817
777 business establishments with 13,860 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 100
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 93
- Construction: 86
- Finance and Insurance: 70
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 69
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 63
- Accommodation and Food Services: 61
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 58
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 70816 — Baton Rouge city, LA (4.6 mi)
- 70769 — Prairieville CDP, LA (5.2 mi)
- 70809 — Baton Rouge city, LA (5.5 mi)
- 70726 — Denham Springs city, LA (6.2 mi)
- 70836 — Baton Rouge city, LA (6.2 mi)
- 70819 — Baton Rouge city, LA (6.9 mi)
- 70810 — Oak Hills Place CDP, LA (7.1 mi)
- 70815 — Baton Rouge city, LA (7.6 mi)
Areas that include 70817
- Baton Rouge, LA ZIP codes — 21 ZIP codes
- Shenandoah, LA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Old Jefferson, LA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- East Baton Rouge County ZIP codes — 26 ZIP codes
- Louisiana ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 21: highest median household income in East Baton Rouge Parish
- No. 6 of 21: highest median home value in East Baton Rouge Parish
- No. 6 of 21: highest share of owner-occupied homes in East Baton Rouge Parish
- No. 6 of 23: highest median age in East Baton Rouge Parish
- No. 1 of 16: highest median household income in Baton Rouge, LA
- No. 5 of 16: highest median home value in Baton Rouge, LA
- No. 2 of 16: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Baton Rouge, LA
- No. 4 of 18: highest median age in Baton Rouge, LA
Mail every home in 70817
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 70817, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 70817 in?
- 70817 is a Baton Rouge, LA mailing address. By land area, 24% lies inside Shenandoah and 14% lies inside Old Jefferson; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 70817 in?
- 70817 is in East Baton Rouge Parish.
- What is the population of 70817?
- About 33,482 people (±2,279), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 35,025.
- What is the median household income in 70817?
- $102,639 (±$10,937), 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 70817?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 70817 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 70817?
- The closest, measured center to center: 70816 (4.6 mi, Baton Rouge), 70769 (5.2 mi, Prairieville), 70809 (5.5 mi, Baton Rouge), 70726 (6.2 mi, Denham Springs), 70836 (6.2 mi, Baton Rouge) and 70819 (6.9 mi, Baton Rouge).
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