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ZIP Code 70802
Baton Rouge, Louisiana

ZIP code 70802 is in Baton Rouge, located in East Baton Rouge County, Louisiana, within the Baton Rouge metro area. Its 2020 Census population was 26,519. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $22,606, and about 1% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
26,519
Census ZCTA
County
East Baton Rouge
FIPS 22033
Median income (est.)
$22,606
IRS SOI 2022 · approx.
Land Area
7.692 mi²
+ 1.149 mi² water

01Location & Geography

Authoritative geographic identifiers from the U.S. Census Bureau, ANSI, and FIPS standards.

Primary CityBaton Rouge, LA
CountyEast Baton Rouge County (FIPS 22033)
StateLouisiana (FIPS 22)
Metro Area (MSA)Baton Rouge, LA Metro Area (12940)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · West South Central Division
Coordinates30.44447, -91.17769
Land / Water Area7.692 mi² land · 1.149 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 8,120 individual tax returns filed in 70802 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
55.3%
$25K–$50K
28.7%
$50K–$75K
9.0%
$75K–$100K
3.1%
$100K–$200K
3.1%
$200K+
0.9%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 13% of 70802's total adjusted gross income, from 1% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($22,606) and the average.
Estimated median = median adjusted gross income per tax return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Differs from U.S. Census household income. Estimate is approximate for this ZIP (median falls in the lowest bracket).

03Income Over Time

Year-over-year change in 70802's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$22,606
▲ 4.6%
Filers earning $200K+
0.9%
▼ 0.1 pt
Total filers
8,120
▼ 5.9%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/70802/soi?year=… $22K 2020 $22K 2021 $23K 2022
Median = adjusted gross income per return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Figures are nominal (not inflation-adjusted).

04Population Trend

Decennial U.S. Census population for the 70802 ZCTA.

2000
30,434
 
2010
27,267
▼ -10.4%
2020
26,519
▼ -2.7%

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06USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortD
USPS Finance Number210624
City AliasesBaton Rouge

07Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70802 in?

ZIP code 70802 is in East Baton Rouge County, Louisiana (county FIPS code 22033).

What city is ZIP code 70802?

The primary USPS city for 70802 is Baton Rouge, LA.

What metro area (MSA) is 70802 in?

70802 is part of the Baton Rouge, LA Metro Area (MSA code 12940).

What is the population of ZIP code 70802?

The 2020 Census population of 70802 was 26,519 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 70802?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 70802 is about $22,606, with around 1% of filers reporting $200,000 or more. Note that adjusted gross income is a tax measure and differs from U.S. Census household income.