ZIP Code 70816: Population, Income, Housing

State: LA

Total population: 45,718 Household income: $67,353 Rent: $1,136

Overview

Total population

45,718

Rent

$1,136

Year built

1986

Household income

$67,353

Per capita income

$36,478

Poverty rate

15.7%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.5 persons

Rent over 30% of income

45.5%

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

45,718

Adults over 25

29,526

Total households

17,989

Household size

2.5 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

$67,353

Per capita income

$36,478

Poverty rate

15.7%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

45.5%

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

$1,136

Year built

1986

Households that rent

50.1%

Households that own

49.9%

Rooms per home (all homes)

4.8

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

36.4%

Black

39.5%

Asian

4.4%

Two or more races

9.7%

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

13.8%

Not Hispanic or Latino

86.2%

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

20,657 (93.4%)

Commute time to work

24 mins

Work from home

1,467 (6.6%)

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).

Education

Less than high school

30.2%

High school graduate or GED

25.8%

Some college or associate degree

Bachelor’s degree or higher

36%

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 70816 with: Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge metro area, LA Louisiana United States

ZIP 70816

Total population45,718

Rent$1,136

Year built1986

Household income$67,353

Per capita income$36,478

Poverty rate15.7%

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	ZIP70816	CityBaton Rouge, LA	Metro AreaBaton Rouge metro area, LA	StateLouisiana	CountryUnited States
Total population	45,718	222,771	875,313	4,611,961	334,922,499
Rent	$1,136	$1,067	$1,135	$1,064	$1,413
Year built	1986	1976	1990	1983	1980
Household income	$67,353	$49,994	$69,599	$60,756	$80,734
Per capita income	$36,478	$34,731	$37,693	$35,038	$44,673
Poverty rate	15.7%	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 70816

Rent & Income

In 70816, the typical monthly rent is $1,136 and the typical household income is $67,353. Rent here is higher than in both Baton Rouge and Louisiana, and household income is also higher than in both. The estimated poverty rate is 15.7%, which is lower than in both Baton Rouge and Louisiana.

Housing & Affordability

Renters make up about 50.1% of households, indicating a relatively balanced mix of renters and owners. About 45.5% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is high, with about 36% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 70816 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 70816 — Poverty

How ZIP 70816 compares in Louisiana (42 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,136	18 / 42	from lower rent	$751 – $1,546
Household income	$67,353	21 / 42	from higher income	$36,791 – $109,404
Poverty rate	15.7%	20 / 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 70816

Rent

In terms of rental prices, this ZIP stands 18th out of 42 ZIP Codes in Louisiana. Across Louisiana, figures vary from $751 in ZIP 70570 up to $1,546 in ZIP 70737.

Household income

When comparing household incomes, ZIP Code 70816 stands 21st out of 42 ZIP Codes. Throughout Louisiana, numbers span from $36,791 in ZIP 71270 up to $109,404 in ZIP 70769.

Poverty rate

Looking at poverty indicators, this ZIP stands 20th out of 42 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from 5.8% in ZIP 70769 up to 34.7% in ZIP 71270.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 70816 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,136 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 70816

Annual Household Income: $67,353

💡 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 70816

Estimated Rate: 15.7%

💡 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 70816

In ZIP Code 70816, households that rent: 9,010 (50.1%)

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

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	9,010	50.1%
Owner-Occupied	8,979	49.9%

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 70816

In ZIP Code 70816, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 4,104 (45.5%)

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

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	4,104	45.5%
Other renter households	4,906	54.5%
Total renter households	9,010	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 70816

Less than High School: 8,903 people (30.2%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 7,624 people (25.8%)

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

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,359 people (8%)

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

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 10,640 people (36%)

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

👥 Total Adults (25+): 29,526

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.