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ZIP 70714

Part of Baker, LA
Pop. 17,433·East Baton Rouge Parish·78th most expensive ZIP in Louisiana
Median rent (all units)
$1,194/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+2.9%
vs US Median
-$771
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 70714 · $1,194
More affordable than 92% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$970
1 BR
$1,000
2 BR
$1,130
3 BR
$1,420
4 BR+
$1,830
Research median
$1,130/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$14,328/yr
At $1,194/mo median
Location
CityBaker
StateLA
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 70714 (Baker, LA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 25.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,433
Median income
$57,608
Median age
35.5
Renters
24.3%
Age distribution
23.7%
25.7%
23.3%
12.3%
14.9%
Under 1823.7%
18–3425.7%
35–5423.3%
55–6412.3%
65+14.9%
Gender
44%
56%
Male44%
Female56%
Race & ethnicity
22.4%
72.7%
White22.4%
Black72.7%
Hispanic2.4%
Other2.6%
Education (25+)
34.7%
29%
25.6%
No HS diploma10.7%
HS diploma34.7%
Some college29%
Bachelor's+25.6%
Housing tenure
75.7%
24.3%
Owner75.7%
Renter24.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 70714 in Baker, LA has changed in 5 years

Income
$60,061 → $57,608
down 4.1%
Population
18,591 → 17,433
down 6.2%
Renter share
23.6% → 24.3%
+0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
21.6% → 25.6%
+4.0 pts

Median household income declined from $60,061 to $57,608 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.1% shift. Census counts show ZIP 70714 in Baker, LA losing about 1,158 residents over the five-year window, down 6.2% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 21.6% to 25.6% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 70714 covers Baker, LA. The median rent here is $1,194/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,000/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,130/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($57,608/yr), ZIP 70714 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 70714?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 70714 (Baker, LA) is $1,194. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 70714 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 70714's median rent of $1,194/mo is $771 (39%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 70714 compare to other ZIPs in Louisiana?

ZIP 70714 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Louisiana, ranking #78 out of 91 ZIPs at $1,194/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 70714?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $48,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,194/mo in ZIP 70714. The local median household income is $57,608/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 70714?

Rent in ZIP 70714 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 70714 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 70714 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,194/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($57,608/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 70714 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 70714 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 24.3% of ZIP 70714 households are renters, while 75.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 70714 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 70714 compare to the rest of Baker?

ZIP 70714 sits right at the Baker citywide median of $1,194/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 70714 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 70714 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,194/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 70714's median household income ($57,608/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 70714 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.85–4.25%
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