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ZIP Code 70770
Watson, LA, East Baton Rouge Parish
Population
3,787
Land area
21.3sq mi
People per sq mi
178
City
Watson
ZIP 70770 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 70770 at a glance
- ZIP 70770 (Watson) is 67% denser than Louisiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $92,311 a year, 52% more than the Louisiana figure of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $165,900 (23% below Louisiana).
Local data for ZIP 70770
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 70770, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$92,311
Poverty rate
3.5%
Median home value
$165,900
Prices -5.6% in a year
Homeownership
96.3%
Bachelor's or higher
24.0%
Median age
43.9
Average commute
30.5 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
29
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
111
$3.74M annual payroll
PPP loans
$1.15M
56 loans
Campaign donations
$1,899
0% D, 58% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 70770, 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
90° / 38°F
59.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 70770, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.9%
U.S. 33.3% -3.4 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.3%
U.S. 12.8% +0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.6%
U.S. 11.1% -5.5 pts
Cities in ZIP 70770
ZIP codes near 70770
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 70739Central | 3.4 mi | 47.4 |
| 70786Watson | 4.3 mi | 0 |
| 70706Watson | 4.6 mi | 52.9 |
| 70777Slaughter | 7.1 mi | 65.1 |
| 70818Central | 7.6 mi | 14.8 |
| 70714Baker | 9.9 mi | 34.6 |
| 70791Zachary | 11 mi | 119.1 |
| 70785Livingston | 12 mi | 93.3 |
| 70814Monticello | 12 mi | 8.9 |
| 70811Brownfields | 12 mi | 11.3 |
| 70453Montpelier | 12 mi | 37 |
| 70819Baton Rouge | 12 mi | 4.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 70770?
- ZIP code 70770 is in Watson, LA (East Baton Rouge Parish).
- What county is ZIP code 70770 in?
- ZIP code 70770 is mostly in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana.
- How many people live in ZIP code 70770?
- About 3,787 people live in the 70770 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.