Zip code 70714: Baker, Louisiana
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 70714
70714 is a suburban zip code in Baker, Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), covering 35 sq mi of land. About 17,433 people live here, or 504 per square mile. The median resident is 35.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $57,608 a year, 29% below the national median of $80,734. 29.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $168,000, or 2.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 76% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,000 a month.
26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 24.9 minutes each way, and 5% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; sales; and food service.
How 70714 compares
- 98thWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · LA 6.3%61st of 500 in LA
- Poverty rate29.2%95thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · LA 18.9%91st of 493 in LA
- Government workers22.1%90thU.S. 14.5% · LA 16%117th of 500 in LA
- Housing vacancy15.2%87thU.S. 10.1% · LA 14.4%258th of 493 in LA
- Homeownership rate75.7%68thU.S. 65.2% · LA 67.4%263rd of 492 in LA
- Residents under 1823.7%64thU.S. 22% · LA 23.5%226th of 501 in LA
- Uninsured rate7.5%55thU.S. 8.4% · LA 7.8%213th of 501 in LA
- 50thU.S. 9.7% · LA 11%267th of 500 in LA
- Tech workers2.8%48thU.S. 3.8% · LA 1.9%80th of 500 in LA
- 43rdU.S. 51.1% · LA 54.8%270th of 458 in LA
- Average commute24.9 min42ndU.S. 26.4 min · LA 25.7 min310th of 471 in LA
- Diversity index42.439thU.S. 61.4 · LA 58.9282nd of 501 in LA
- 37thU.S. 17.2% · LA 16.7%345th of 501 in LA
- 35thU.S. 35.7% · LA 27%124th of 500 in LA
- Population density504/sq mi33rdU.S. 95/sq mi · LA 107/sq mi121st of 501 in LA
- 32ndU.S. 0.483 · LA 0.495347th of 492 in LA
- Population17,43327thU.S. 334,922,499 · LA 4,611,961101st of 501 in LA
- Median age35.524thU.S. 38.9 · LA 38386th of 501 in LA
- Broadband access87.6%22ndU.S. 91% · LA 86.6%177th of 492 in LA
- Median gross rent$1,00021stU.S. $1,413 · LA $1,064148th of 391 in LA
- Median household income$57,60817thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · LA $60,756219th of 459 in LA
- Veterans3.1%16thU.S. 6.2% · LA 6.1%416th of 501 in LA
- Median home value$168,00014thU.S. $332,700 · LA $216,500209th of 450 in LA
- Median earnings per worker$35,86911thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · LA $43,701344th of 492 in LA
- Per capita income$24,9898thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · LA $35,038369th of 501 in LA
- Work from home4.7%7thU.S. 15.1% · LA 8.1%269th of 500 in LA
- 5thU.S. 14.1% · LA 4.9%277th of 501 in LA
- 5thU.S. 10% · LA 10.6%393rd of 500 in LA
| Measure | 70714 | East Baton Rouge | LA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 13% | 7.7% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 61st of 500 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 29.2% | 19.6% | 18.9% | 12.5% | 91st of 493 | |
| Government workers | 22.1% | 18.6% | 16% | 14.5% | 117th of 500 | |
| Housing vacancy | 15.2% | 14.2% | 14.4% | 10.1% | 258th of 493 | |
| Homeownership rate | 75.7% | 59.3% | 67.4% | 65.2% | 263rd of 492 | |
| Residents under 18 | 23.7% | 22.7% | 23.5% | 22% | 226th of 501 | |
| Uninsured rate | 7.5% | 8.2% | 7.8% | 8.4% | 213th of 501 | |
| Healthcare workers | 9.5% | 9.9% | 11% | 9.7% | 267th of 500 | |
| Tech workers | 2.8% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 3.8% | 80th of 500 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 49% | 56.8% | 54.8% | 51.1% | 270th of 458 | |
| Average commute | 24.9 min | 23.6 min | 25.7 min | 26.4 min | 310th of 471 | |
| Diversity index | 42.4 | 63 | 58.9 | 61.4 | 282nd of 501 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 14.9% | 15.3% | 16.7% | 17.2% | 345th of 501 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.6% | 38.5% | 27% | 35.7% | 124th of 500 | |
| Population density | 504/sq mi | 994/sq mi | 107/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 121st of 501 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.414 | 0.518 | 0.495 | 0.483 | 347th of 492 | |
| Population | 17,433 | 452,938 | 4,611,961 | 334,922,499 | 101st of 501 | |
| Median age | 35.5 | 34.1 | 38 | 38.9 | 386th of 501 | |
| Broadband access | 87.6% | 91.1% | 86.6% | 91% | 177th of 492 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,000 | $1,147 | $1,064 | $1,413 | 148th of 391 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $57,608 | $63,071 | $60,756 | $80,734 | 219th of 459 | |
| Veterans | 3.1% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 6.2% | 416th of 501 | |
| Median home value | $168,000 | $248,800 | $216,500 | $332,700 | 209th of 450 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $35,869 | $44,368 | $43,701 | $49,666 | 344th of 492 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $24,989 | $38,736 | $35,038 | $44,673 | 369th of 501 | |
| Work from home | 4.7% | 8.6% | 8.1% | 15.1% | 269th of 500 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.9% | 7.1% | 4.9% | 14.1% | 277th of 501 | |
| Self-employed workers | 5.2% | 9.2% | 10.6% | 10% | 393rd of 500 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White22%
- Black73%
- Hispanic2%
- Asian0.0%
- Native American0.1%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.1%
- Multiracial3%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 6,246
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Family households
- 71.9%
- Married couples
- 37.2%
- Living alone
- 26.1%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 3.1%
- Male / female
- 44% / 56%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 7,368
- Owner-occupied
- 75.7%
- Vacant
- 15.2%
- Median year built
- 1982
- Median rooms
- 5.4
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 49%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 30.8%
- Home value to income
- 2.9× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 70714 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $56,196 | $74,888 |
| Service | $25,050 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $36,260 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $56,250 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $35,329 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 89.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.6%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 9.8%
- Households with broadband
- 87.6%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 71.5%
- No internet access
- 10.9%
- Without health insurance
- 7.5%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Baker
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- Center point
- 30.5872° N, 91.1276° W
- Land area
- 35 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Central28% of zip
- Baker23% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 70714
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70811 | Baton Rouge, LA | 3.4 mi | $45,523 |
| 70873 | Baton Rouge, LA · PO box | 4 mi | — |
| 70874 | Baton Rouge, LA · PO box | 4.6 mi | — |
| 70791 | Zachary, LA | 4.7 mi | $78,263 |
| 70807 | Baton Rouge, LA | 5.3 mi | $27,534 |
| 70818 | Baton Rouge, LA | 5.6 mi | $78,432 |
| 70704 | Baker, LA · PO box | 5.7 mi | — |
| 70822 | Baton Rouge, LA · PO box | 5.7 mi | — |
| 70823 | Baton Rouge, LA · PO box | 5.7 mi | — |
| 70826 | Baton Rouge, LA · PO box | 5.7 mi | — |
| 70831 | Baton Rouge, LA · PO box | 5.7 mi | — |
| 70833 | Baton Rouge, LA · PO box | 5.7 mi | — |
Zip codes like 70714 elsewhere
Questions about 70714
What city is zip code 70714?
70714 is assigned to Baker, Louisiana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 70714 in?
70714 is in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of 70714?
About 17,433 people live in 70714, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 70714 in?
70714 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 70714?
The median household income in 70714 is $57,608.
What zip codes are near 70714?
The closest zip codes to 70714 are 70811, 70873, 70874, 70791, 70807.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 70714, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.