ZIP Code · LA

ZIP 70714

Part of Baker, LA

Pop. 17,433·East Baton Rouge Parish·76th most expensive ZIP in Louisiana

Median rent (all units)

$1,212/mo

Year-over-Year

+15.1%

Month-over-Month

-0.3%

vs US Median

-$720

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 70714 · $1,212

More affordable than 91% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Louisiana

Rent in ZIP 70714 changed +15.1% over the year to September 2026. Across the 75 Louisiana ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.0%.

Recent direction

Rent has fallen 2 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($57,608) is $1,440 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($1,420); a 4-bedroom is $1,830.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 70805, 7 miles away, rents for 24% less ($925/mo), about $3,400 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 70714. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$14,544/yr

At $1,212/mo median

Location

CityBaker

StateLA

CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 15.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+15.1% YoY, -0.3% MoM), not inventory.

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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 70714 covers Baker, LA. The median rent here is $1,212/mo as of October 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%. Rents have increased 15.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 (about $23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,212/mo in ZIP 70714. The local median household income is $57,608/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 70714?

Rent in ZIP 70714 has risen 15.1% over the past year.

How does ZIP 70714 compare to other ZIPs in Louisiana?

ZIP 70714 is one of the more affordable among Louisiana ZIP codes for rent, ranking #76 of 92 at $1,212/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 70714 changed +15.1%, against a typical +3.0% across the 75 Louisiana ZIP codes Zillow tracks.