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ZIP Code 70809
Baton Rouge, Louisiana

ZIP code 70809 is in Baton Rouge, located in East Baton Rouge County, Louisiana, within the Baton Rouge metro area. Its 2020 Census population was 25,302. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $57,286, and about 14% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
25,302
Census ZCTA
County
East Baton Rouge
FIPS 22033
Median income (est.)
$57,286
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
14.847 mi²
+ 0 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
Coordinates30.39381, -91.07109
Land / Water Area14.847 mi² land · 0 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 11,600 individual tax returns filed in 70809 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
23.8%
$25K–$50K
21.8%
$50K–$75K
15.1%
$75K–$100K
8.6%
$100K–$200K
17.1%
$200K+
13.6%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 64% of 70809's total adjusted gross income, from 14% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($57,286) and the average.
Estimated median = median adjusted gross income per tax return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Differs from U.S. Census household income.

03Income Over Time

Year-over-year change in 70809's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$57,286
▲ 4.7%
Filers earning $200K+
13.6%
▼ 0.1 pt
Total filers
11,600
▼ 1.8%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/70809/soi?year=… $49K 2020 $55K 2021 $57K 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 70809 ZCTA.

2000
19,397
 
2010
25,050
▲ +29.1%
2020
25,302
▲ +1.0%

05Nearby ZIP Codes — Live Radius Search

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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 70809 in?

ZIP code 70809 is in East Baton Rouge County, Louisiana (county FIPS code 22033).

What city is ZIP code 70809?

The primary USPS city for 70809 is Baton Rouge, LA.

What metro area (MSA) is 70809 in?

70809 is part of the Baton Rouge, LA Metro Area (MSA code 12940).

What is the population of ZIP code 70809?

The 2020 Census population of 70809 was 25,302 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 70809?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 70809 is about $57,286, with around 14% of filers reporting $200,000 or more. Note that adjusted gross income is a tax measure and differs from U.S. Census household income.