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ZIP Code 70818
Central, LA, East Baton Rouge Parish
Population
9,370
Land area
14.8sq mi
People per sq mi
635
City
Central
ZIP 70818 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 70818 at a glance
- ZIP 70818 (Central) is about 5.9 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $78,432, 29% above the Louisiana median of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $268,200 (24% above Louisiana) and median rent is $1,335 a month.
Local data for ZIP 70818
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 70818, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$78,432
Poverty rate
8.9%
Median home value
$268,200
Prices +3.1% in a year
Median rent
$1,335/mo
Homeownership
79.3%
Bachelor's or higher
37.1%
Median age
44.9
Average commute
27.8 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
235
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
2,864
$95.89M annual payroll
PPP loans
$18.83M
404 loans
Campaign donations
$18.34K
40% D, 44% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 70818, 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 70818, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.3%
U.S. 33.3% -2.0 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.4%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
5.8%
U.S. 11.1% -5.3 pts
Cities in ZIP 70818
ZIP codes near 70818
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 70739Central | 4.4 mi | 47.4 |
| 70814Monticello | 4.4 mi | 8.9 |
| 70811Brownfields | 4.8 mi | 11.3 |
| 70714Baker | 5 mi | 34.6 |
| 70812Merrydale | 5.4 mi | 4.5 |
| 70786Watson | 5.8 mi | 0 |
| 70819Baton Rouge | 6.1 mi | 4.6 |
| 70815Baton Rouge | 6.9 mi | 9.5 |
| 70770Watson | 7.6 mi | 21.3 |
| 70805Baton Rouge | 8.1 mi | 11.4 |
| 70806Baton Rouge | 8.5 mi | 8.9 |
| 70816Baton Rouge | 8.5 mi | 16.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 70818?
- ZIP code 70818 is in Central, LA (East Baton Rouge Parish).
- What county is ZIP code 70818 in?
- ZIP code 70818 is mostly in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana.
- How many people live in ZIP code 70818?
- About 9,370 people live in the 70818 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.