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ZIP Code 70739
Central, LA, East Baton Rouge Parish
Population
14,877
Land area
47.4sq mi
People per sq mi
314
City
Central
ZIP 70739 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 70739 at a glance
- ZIP 70739 (Central) is about 2.9 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $106,671, 76% above the Louisiana median of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $314,400 (45% above Louisiana) and median rent is $1,331 a month.
Local data for ZIP 70739
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 70739, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$106,671
Poverty rate
3.3%
Median home value
$314,400
Prices +9.2% in a year
Median rent
$1,331/mo
Homeownership
92.8%
Bachelor's or higher
32.5%
Median age
37.4
Average commute
30.4 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
183
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
1,598
$77.8M annual payroll
PPP loans
$22.1M
322 loans
Campaign donations
$47.9K
5% D, 59% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 70739, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
567
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
35,986
24.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 42°F
61.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 70739, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.5%
U.S. 33.3% -1.8 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
13.8%
U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.0%
U.S. 11.1% -5.1 pts
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 70739?
- ZIP code 70739 is in Central, LA (East Baton Rouge Parish).
- What county is ZIP code 70739 in?
- ZIP code 70739 is mostly in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana.
- How many people live in ZIP code 70739?
- About 14,877 people live in the 70739 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.