ZIP Code 70815: Population, Income, Housing

State: LA

Total population: 31,024 Household income: $59,254 Rent: $1,021

Overview

Total population

31,024

Rent

$1,021

Year built

1971

Household income

$59,254

Per capita income

$29,226

Poverty rate

19.2%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.8 persons

Rent over 30% of income

64%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Louisiana

County

East Baton Rouge Parish

City

Baton Rouge

Total population

31,024

Adults over 25

18,494

Total households

10,842

Household size

2.8 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$59,254

Per capita income

$29,226

Poverty rate

19.2%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

64%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$1,021

Year built

1971

Households that rent

36.2%

Households that own

63.8%

Rooms per home (all homes)

5.8

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

26%

Black

48.7%

Asian

7.6%

Two or more races

5.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

13%

Not Hispanic or Latino

87%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

12,097 (92.2%)

Commute time to work

24 mins

Work from home

1,018 (7.8%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

28.8%

High school graduate or GED

31.7%

Some college or associate degree

9.9%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

29.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 70815 with: Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge metro area, LA Louisiana United States

ZIP 70815

Total population31,024

Rent$1,021

Year built1971

Household income$59,254

Per capita income$29,226

Poverty rate19.2%

Unemployment rateN/A

Baton Rouge, LA

Total population222,771

Rent$1,067

Year built1976

Household income$49,994

Per capita income$34,731

Poverty rate25.7%

Unemployment rate4.3%

Baton Rouge Metro Area, LA

Total population875,313

Rent$1,135

Year built1990

Household income$69,599

Per capita income$37,693

Poverty rate16.6%

Unemployment rate4.1%

Louisiana State

Total population4,611,961

Rent$1,064

Year built1983

Household income$60,756

Per capita income$35,038

Poverty rate18.9%

Unemployment rate4.3%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP70815	CityBaton Rouge, LA	Metro AreaBaton Rouge metro area, LA	StateLouisiana	CountryUnited States
Total population	31,024	222,771	875,313	4,611,961	334,922,499
Rent	$1,021	$1,067	$1,135	$1,064	$1,413
Year built	1971	1976	1990	1983	1980
Household income	$59,254	$49,994	$69,599	$60,756	$80,734
Per capita income	$29,226	$34,731	$37,693	$35,038	$44,673
Poverty rate	19.2%	25.7%	16.6%	18.9%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	4.3%	4.1%	4.3%	4%

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Summary for 70815

Rent & Income

In 70815, the typical monthly rent is $1,021 and the typical household income is $59,254. Rent here is similar to both Baton Rouge and Louisiana, and household income is higher than Baton Rouge and similar to Louisiana. The estimated poverty rate is 19.2%, which is lower than the Baton Rouge rate and similar to the Louisiana rate.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 36.2% of households. About 64% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 29.6% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 70815 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 70815 — Poverty

How ZIP 70815 compares in Louisiana (42 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,021	11 / 42	from lower rent	$751 – $1,546
Household income	$59,254	28 / 42	from higher income	$36,791 – $109,404
Poverty rate	19.2%	27 / 42	from lower poverty	5.8% – 34.7%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Louisiana with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 70815

Rent

When it comes to rent, ZIP Code 70815 ranks 11th out of 42 ZIP Codes in Louisiana. Statewide, values range from $751 in ZIP 70570 up to $1,546 in ZIP 70737.

Household income

Income-wise, this area is placed 28th out of 42 ZIP Codes. Across Louisiana, figures vary from $36,791 in ZIP 71270 up to $109,404 in ZIP 70769.

Poverty rate

When it comes to poverty, ZIP Code 70815 places 27th out of 42 ZIP Codes. Throughout Louisiana, numbers span from 5.8% in ZIP 70769 up to 34.7% in ZIP 71270.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 70815 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,021 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 70815

Annual Household Income: $59,254

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 70815

Estimated Rate: 19.2%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 70815

In ZIP Code 70815, households that rent: 3,927 (36.2%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	3,927	36.2%
Owner-Occupied	6,915	63.8%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 70815

In ZIP Code 70815, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 2,514 (64%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	2,514	64%
Other renter households	1,413	36%
Total renter households	3,927	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 70815

Less than High School: 5,328 people (28.8%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 5,865 people (31.7%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 1,835 people (9.9%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 5,466 people (29.6%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 18,494

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.