Zip code 70791: Zachary, Louisiana
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 70791
70791 is a small-town zip code in Zachary, Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish), covering 119 sq mi of land. About 30,385 people live here, or 255 per square mile. The median resident is 39.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $78,263 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $268,000, or 3.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 82% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,439 a month.
36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 27.9 minutes each way, and 7% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; healthcare; and management.
How 70791 compares
- Government workers27.1%97thU.S. 14.5% · LA 16%63rd of 500 in LA
- 89thWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · LA 6.3%138th of 500 in LA
- Homeownership rate82.4%84thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · LA 67.4%164th of 492 in LA
- Median earnings per worker$59,37974thU.S. $49,666 · LA $43,70137th of 492 in LA
- Diversity index56.865thU.S. 61.4 · LA 58.9107th of 501 in LA
- Average commute27.9 min62ndU.S. 26.4 min · LA 25.7 min231st of 471 in LA
- 62ndU.S. 51.1% · LA 54.8%225th of 458 in LA
- Broadband access93.4%61stU.S. 91% · LA 86.6%63rd of 492 in LA
- Per capita income$43,79160thU.S. $44,673 · LA $35,03853rd of 501 in LA
- 58thU.S. 35.7% · LA 27%59th of 500 in LA
- 58thU.S. 22% · LA 23.5%261st of 501 in LA
- Median gross rent$1,43953rdU.S. $1,413 · LA $1,06420th of 391 in LA
- Median age39.553rdU.S. 38.9 · LA 38249th of 501 in LA
- 52ndU.S. 17.2% · LA 16.7%272nd of 501 in LA
- 52ndU.S. 9.7% · LA 11%263rd of 500 in LA
- Population30,38550thU.S. 334,922,499 · LA 4,611,96141st of 501 in LA
- Median household income$78,26348thU.S. $80,734 · LA $60,75688th of 459 in LA
- 48thU.S. 0.483 · LA 0.495301st of 492 in LA
- Median home value$268,00037thU.S. $332,700 · LA $216,50056th of 450 in LA
- Housing vacancy5.4%37thU.S. 10.1% · LA 14.4%460th of 493 in LA
- Veterans4.7%35thU.S. 6.2% · LA 6.1%309th of 501 in LA
- Poverty rate7.5%28thU.S. 12.5% · LA 18.9%433rd of 493 in LA
- Tech workers1.7%27thU.S. 3.8% · LA 1.9%153rd of 500 in LA
- Population density255/sq mi24thU.S. 95/sq mi · LA 107/sq mi161st of 501 in LA
- Uninsured rate3.9%21stU.S. 8.4% · LA 7.8%396th of 501 in LA
- Work from home7.4%19thU.S. 15.1% · LA 8.1%154th of 500 in LA
- 18thU.S. 14.1% · LA 4.9%147th of 501 in LA
- 17thU.S. 10% · LA 10.6%357th of 500 in LA
| Measure | 70791 | East Baton Rouge | LA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government workers | 27.1% | 18.6% | 16% | 14.5% | 63rd of 500 | |
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 8.6% | 7.7% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 138th of 500 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 82.4% | 59.3% | 67.4% | 65.2% | 164th of 492 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $59,379 | $44,368 | $43,701 | $49,666 | 37th of 492 | |
| Diversity index | 56.8 | 63 | 58.9 | 61.4 | 107th of 501 | |
| Average commute | 27.9 min | 23.6 min | 25.7 min | 26.4 min | 231st of 471 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 53.8% | 56.8% | 54.8% | 51.1% | 225th of 458 | |
| Broadband access | 93.4% | 91.1% | 86.6% | 91% | 63rd of 492 | |
| Per capita income | $43,791 | $38,736 | $35,038 | $44,673 | 53rd of 501 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.8% | 38.5% | 27% | 35.7% | 59th of 500 | |
| Residents under 18 | 23% | 22.7% | 23.5% | 22% | 261st of 501 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,439 | $1,147 | $1,064 | $1,413 | 20th of 391 | |
| Median age | 39.5 | 34.1 | 38 | 38.9 | 249th of 501 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 16.8% | 15.3% | 16.7% | 17.2% | 272nd of 501 | |
| Healthcare workers | 9.6% | 9.9% | 11% | 9.7% | 263rd of 500 | |
| Population | 30,385 | 452,938 | 4,611,961 | 334,922,499 | 41st of 501 | |
| Median household income | $78,263 | $63,071 | $60,756 | $80,734 | 88th of 459 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.433 | 0.518 | 0.495 | 0.483 | 301st of 492 | |
| Median home value | $268,000 | $248,800 | $216,500 | $332,700 | 56th of 450 | |
| Housing vacancy | 5.4% | 14.2% | 14.4% | 10.1% | 460th of 493 | |
| Veterans | 4.7% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 6.2% | 309th of 501 | |
| Poverty rate | 7.5% | 19.6% | 18.9% | 12.5% | 433rd of 493 | |
| Tech workers | 1.7% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 3.8% | 153rd of 500 | |
| Population density | 255/sq mi | 994/sq mi | 107/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 161st of 501 | |
| Uninsured rate | 3.9% | 8.2% | 7.8% | 8.4% | 396th of 501 | |
| Work from home | 7.4% | 8.6% | 8.1% | 15.1% | 154th of 500 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 3% | 7.1% | 4.9% | 14.1% | 147th of 501 | |
| Self-employed workers | 6.8% | 9.2% | 10.6% | 10% | 357th 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
- White48%
- Black45%
- Hispanic3%
- Asian2%
- Native American0.2%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.1%
- Multiracial3%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 11,809
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Family households
- 68.4%
- Married couples
- 51.1%
- Living alone
- 29.4%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 4.7%
- Male / female
- 53% / 47%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 12,489
- Owner-occupied
- 82.4%
- Vacant
- 5.4%
- Median year built
- 2002
- Median rooms
- 6
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 53.8%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 37.2%
- Home value to income
- 3.4× (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 | 70791 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $70,759 | $74,888 |
| Service | $34,982 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $32,770 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $72,674 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $40,662 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 95.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.8%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 16.5%
- Households with broadband
- 93.4%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 80.5%
- No internet access
- 5%
- Without health insurance
- 3.9%
- Limited-English households
- 0.2%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Zachary
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- Center point
- 30.6496° N, 91.1576° W
- Land area
- 119 sq mi
- Water area
- 4.4 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
70791 spans 2 counties
- East Baton Rouge Parish96% of land
- East Feliciana Parish4% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Zachary21% of zip
- Central8% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 70791
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70714 | Baker, LA | 4.7 mi | $57,608 |
| 70874 | Baton Rouge, LA · PO box | 5 mi | — |
| 70807 | Baton Rouge, LA | 7.2 mi | $27,534 |
| 70777 | Slaughter, LA | 7.8 mi | $85,550 |
| 70811 | Baton Rouge, LA | 7.9 mi | $45,523 |
| 70873 | Baton Rouge, LA · PO box | 8.6 mi | — |
| 70813 | Baton Rouge, LA | 8.7 mi | — |
| 70818 | Baton Rouge, LA | 9.8 mi | $78,432 |
| 70770 | Pride, LA | 9.8 mi | $92,311 |
| 70704 | Baker, LA · PO box | 10 mi | — |
| 70822 | Baton Rouge, LA · PO box | 10 mi | — |
| 70823 | Baton Rouge, LA · PO box | 10 mi | — |
Zip codes like 70791 elsewhere
Questions about 70791
What city is zip code 70791?
70791 is assigned to Zachary, Louisiana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 70791 in?
70791 is mostly in East Baton Rouge Parish, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 70791?
About 30,385 people live in 70791, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 70791 in?
70791 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 70791?
The median household income in 70791 is $78,263.
What zip codes are near 70791?
The closest zip codes to 70791 are 70714, 70874, 70807, 70777, 70811.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 70791, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.