The U.S. ZIP Code 70809 is associated with Baton Rouge, LA in East Baton Rouge Parish County. An estimated 20.3% of residents in the 70809 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 37.7 years. An estimated 49.9% in this Louisiana region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $49,501. An estimated 4% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $76,604. The current population estimate for this region is 25,616.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 70809 is $76,604, while the region's mean household income is $109,123. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $49,501. The per capita income in ZIP Code 70809 of $49,501 is approximately 77.28% more than the per capita income in Louisiana overall of $27,923. An estimated 4.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 57.89% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.9% of the population in 70809 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 16.8% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 2.2% of 70809 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 4.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.2% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 5.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 11.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 18.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 15.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 16.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 9.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 9.7% |
Residents of ZIP Code 70809 are younger than average. The median age of 37.7 years in ZIP Code 70809 is approximately 1.05% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 80.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 20.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 18.2% of the population in 70809 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 14.0% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.1% of 70809 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.9% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.0% |
| 10 to 14 years | 7.1% |
| 15 to 19 years | 3.9% |
| 20 to 24 years | 6.8% |
| 25 to 34 years | 18.2% |
| 35 to 44 years | 14.0% |
| 45 to 54 years | 10.8% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.6% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.5% |
| 65 to 74 years | 8.5% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.7% |
| 85 years and over | 2.1% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 70809 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 94.6% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 70809 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 94.6% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 70809, 96.7% of the population graduated high school, while 49.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 19.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 20.3% in this East Baton Rouge Parish County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.5% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 1.9% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 20.3% |
| Some college, no degree | 21.2% |
| Associate's degree | 5.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 30.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 19.1% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 70809, 96.6% is one race, while 3.4% are two or more races. Approximately 3.9% of 70809 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 70809 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (72.8%), followed by Black or African American (21.8%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 72.8% |
| Black or African American | 21.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Some other race | 2.4% |
In ZIP Code 70809, 90.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 3.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.9% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 3.7% of homes. Lastly, 1.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this East Baton Rouge Parish County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 90.2% |
| Spanish | 3.2% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.9% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 3.7% |
| Other languages | 1.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 70809, an estimated 25.8% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 18.8% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.4% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier in this East Baton Rouge Parish County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 4.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 3.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 25.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 14.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 15.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 18.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 11.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 5.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.4% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 0.4% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 70809 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.48 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 33.01% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 16.84% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 70809 | 8.2¢/kWh | 8.25¢/kWh | 6.42¢/kWh |
| Louisiana | 12.39¢/kWh | 10.67¢/kWh | 5.8¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.98¢/kWh | 13.41¢/kWh | 8.65¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 70809 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.97 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.33 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.6 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.86 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.81 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.38 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.22 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.49 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.87 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 6.31 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.39 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.54 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 70809, 69.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 20.4 minutes. Approximately 25.6% of the employed population 16 years and over in 70809 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 11.5% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.0% of 70809 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.0% |
| Construction | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing | 10.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.5% |
| Retail trade | 10.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.6% |
| Information | 2.6% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 5.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 11.5% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 25.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 8.7% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.0% |
| Public administration | 7.3% |