70807 Zip Code Profile

70807 is a rural zip code in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Median household income here ($19,868) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily African-American, younger, and mostly single. Housing prices here (average $85,300) are fairly typical for the Baton Rouge metro area.

The average family income here is $35,646/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 70807 is $24,152.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 70807 earn an average of $20,183/year. Women earn only $13,689/year.

6,527 people in 70807 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 70807? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 22.9 minutes.

The median age here is 28. There are 10,178 men and 10,199 women. The median age for men is 27 while for women the median age is 30.

To give you a sense of the community, 12,513 people (out of the 20,377 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 6,337 homes, and 404 businesses every day. 454 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

70807 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 31 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Shanghai, China!) and -91 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 63 feet above sea levell.

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• Melrose East Community Association
• Monticello
• Nicholson Community Group

• Red Stick Farmers Market
• Sharon Hills Civic Association
• Timberwood Place Homeowners Association

• Demographics

• Total Population: 20,377
• White Population: 669
• Black Population: 19,684
• Hispanic Population: 119
• Asian Population: 56
• Hawaiian Population: 10
• Indian Population: 100
• Male Population: 10,178
• Female Population: 10,199
• Median Age: 28
• Median Age of Males: 27
• Median Age of Females: 30

• Geography

• Region: South
• Division: West South Central
• State: Louisiana
• CBSA Type: Metropolitan
• CBSA Name: Baton Rouge LA
• County: East Baton Rouge
• City: Baton Rouge
• Longitude: -91.2
• Latitude: 30.5
• Elevation: 63 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 225

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 6,431
• Drive alone: 4,647
• Carpool: 987
• Public transit: 201
• Ride bikes or walk: 454


• Average commute time: 22.9 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 178
•    5 - 9: 509
•    10 - 14: 806
•    15 - 19: 1,454
•    20 - 24: 1,078
•    25 - 29: 517
•    30 - 34: 1,159
•    35 - 39: 112
•    40 - 44: 125
•    45 - 59: 222
•    60 - 89: 167
•    90 plus: 104

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $85,300
• Average Annual Household Income: $23,481
• Businesses: 170
• Employees: 2,781
• Annual Payroll: $112,403,000
• Average Family Income: $35,646
• Median Family Income: $19,868
• Average Income for Men: $20,183
• Average Income for Women: $13,689

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 06
• Congressional District Land Area: 3075.0
• Sr Senator: David Vitter (R)
• Jr Senator: Mary L. Landrieu (D)
• US House Representative: Bill Cassidy (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 033
• State FIPS Code: 22

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View all schools in Baton Rouge

Primary Schools

Banks Elementary School

2401 72nd Avenue

Baton Rouge, LA 70807

(225) 357-3371

Crestworth Elementary School

11200 Avenue F

Baton Rouge, LA 70807

(225) 778-1317

Harding Elementary School

8600 Elm Grove Drive

Baton Rouge, LA 70807

(225) 775-4267

Progress Elementary School

855 Progress Road

Baton Rouge, LA 70807

(225) 775-4986

Ryan Elementary School

10337 Elm Grove Drive

Baton Rouge, LA 70807

(225) 775-2407

Scotlandville Middle School

9147 Elmgrove Garden Drive

Baton Rouge, LA 70807

(225) 775-1688

Middle Schools

Crestworth Middle School

10650 Avenue F

Baton Rouge, LA 70807

(225) 775-6845

Other Schools

Scenic Alternative High School

15200 Scenic Highway Baton Ro

Baton Rouge, LA 70807

(225) 778-9167

Scenic Alternative High School

15200 Scenic Highway

Baton Rouge, LA 70807

(225) 774-7720

Scenic Alternative High School (Jrdc)

15200 Scenic Highway

Baton Rouge, LA 70807

(225) 774-7720

Other Schools

Scotlandville Elementary School

9147 Elm Grove Garden Drive

Baton Rouge, LA 70807

(225) 774-2510