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ZIP 70791

Part of Zachary, LA
Pop. 30,385·East Baton Rouge Parish·33rd most expensive ZIP in Louisiana
Median rent (all units)
$1,557/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+3.0%
vs US Median
-$408
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 70791 · $1,557
More affordable than 70% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,240
1 BR
$1,280
2 BR
$1,450
3 BR
$1,820
4 BR+
$2,340
Research median
$1,450/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$18,684/yr
At $1,557/mo median
Location
StateLA
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 70791 (Zachary, LA) is majority owner-occupied, 35.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
30,385
Median income
$78,263
Median age
39.5
Renters
17.6%
Age distribution
23%
20.3%
29.1%
16.8%
Under 1823%
18–3420.3%
35–5429.1%
55–6410.8%
65+16.8%
Gender
53.1%
46.9%
Male53.1%
Female46.9%
Race & ethnicity
47.7%
45.1%
White47.7%
Black45.1%
Hispanic2.6%
Asian1.8%
Other2.8%
Education (25+)
31.7%
28.1%
35.8%
No HS diploma4.4%
HS diploma31.7%
Some college28.1%
Bachelor's+35.8%
Housing tenure
82.4%
17.6%
Owner82.4%
Renter17.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 70791 in Zachary, LA has changed in 5 years

Income
$73,621 → $78,263
up 6.3%
Population
30,494 → 30,385
down 0.4%
Renter share
18.1% → 17.6%
-0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
37.5% → 35.8%
-1.7 pts
Median age
36.9 → 39.5
+2.6 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $78,263 today, compared with $73,621 five years earlier.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 70791 covers Zachary, LA. The median rent here is $1,557/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,280/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,450/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($78,263/yr), ZIP 70791 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 70791?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 70791 (Zachary, LA) is $1,557. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 70791 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 70791's median rent of $1,557/mo is $408 (21%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 70791 compare to other ZIPs in Louisiana?

ZIP 70791 falls in the middle range for Louisiana, ranking #33 out of 91 ZIPs at $1,557/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 70791?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $62,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,557/mo in ZIP 70791. The local median household income is $78,263/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 70791?

Rent in ZIP 70791 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 70791 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 70791 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,557/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($78,263/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 70791 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 70791 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 17.6% of ZIP 70791 households are renters, while 82.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 70791 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 70791 compare to the rest of Zachary?

ZIP 70791 sits right at the Zachary citywide median of $1,557/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 70791 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 70791 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,557/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 70791's median household income ($78,263/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 70791 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.85–4.25%
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