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ZIP 70802

Pop. 25,118·East Baton Rouge Parish·79th most expensive ZIP in Louisiana
Median rent (all units)
$1,169/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.7%
Month-over-Month
-5.1%
vs US Median
-$796
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ZIP 70802 · $1,169
More affordable than 93% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$960
1 BR
$980
2 BR
$1,110
3 BR
$1,390
4 BR+
$1,830
Research median
$1,110/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
$14,028/yr
At $1,169/mo median
Location
StateLA
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 5.7% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.7% YoY, -5.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 70802 (Baton Rouge, LA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 24.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
25,118
Median income
$34,458
Median age
27.5
Renters
69.1%
Age distribution
15.6%
43.7%
18.2%
13%
Under 1815.6%
18–3443.7%
35–5418.2%
55–649.5%
65+13%
Gender
46.5%
53.5%
Male46.5%
Female53.5%
Race & ethnicity
21.8%
68.2%
White21.8%
Black68.2%
Hispanic3.7%
Asian3.1%
Other3.3%
Education (25+)
16.6%
33%
25.7%
24.7%
No HS diploma16.6%
HS diploma33%
Some college25.7%
Bachelor's+24.7%
Housing tenure
30.9%
69.1%
Owner30.9%
Renter69.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 70802 in Baton Rouge, LA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$876 → $1,169
up 33.4%
Income
$29,647 → $34,458
up 16.2%
Population
25,739 → 25,118
down 2.4%
Renter share
66.4% → 69.1%
+2.7 pts
Bachelor's+
23.7% → 24.7%
+1.0 pts
Median age
31.6 → 27.5
-4.1 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 70802 in Baton Rouge, LA paid around $876 a month. That figure now sits near $1,169, up 33.4% from the 2021 baseline. Census figures show median household income at $34,458 today, compared with $29,647 five years earlier. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 70802 in Baton Rouge, LA losing about 621 residents over the five-year window, down 2.4% on net. The renter share has risen from 66.4% to 69.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 70802 covers Baton Rouge, LA. The median rent here is $1,169/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $980/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,110/mo.

At 41% of local median household income ($34,458/yr), ZIP 70802 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 70802?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 70802 (Baton Rouge, LA) is $1,169. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 70802 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 70802's median rent of $1,169/mo is $796 (41%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 70802 compare to other ZIPs in Louisiana?

ZIP 70802 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Louisiana, ranking #79 out of 91 ZIPs at $1,169/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 70802?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $47,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,169/mo in ZIP 70802. The local median household income is $34,458/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 70802?

Rent in ZIP 70802 has increased 5.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 70802 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 70802 is considered stretched for renters. At $1,169/mo, rent takes approximately 41% of the local median household income ($34,458/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 70802 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 70802 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 69.1% of ZIP 70802 households are renters, while 30.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 70802 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 70802 compare to the rest of Baton Rouge?

ZIP 70802 is more affordable than Baton Rouge overall. At $1,169/mo, it's $214 below the Baton Rouge citywide median of $1,383/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 70802 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 70802 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
41%
STRETCHED

At $1,169/mo, rent takes ~41% of ZIP 70802's median household income ($34,458/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 70802 41%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.85–4.25%
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