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Baton rouge, LA — ZIP 70805

Population: 23,288 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 70805 (Baton rouge, LA) is $67,105 — down 12.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $105,000 after a median 29 days on market. Typical rent runs $927/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hurricane, lightning, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$67,105

Median home value

-12.6%

1-year change

29

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$67,105
1-year appreciation
-12.6%
3-year appreciation
-23.1%
5-year appreciation
-17.8%
10-year appreciation
-22.0%
All-time peak (2007-12)
$139,276
House Price Index (state)
368.9 (+2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$105,000
Median list price
$69,745
Median price per sqft
$88
1-year sale-price change
+22.4%
Median days on market
29 days
Homes sold (recent period)
23
For-sale inventory
103
Sale-to-list ratio
96.8%
1-year forecast
-2.6%
New listings (monthly)
15

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$927/mo
1-year rent change
+5.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$677/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$846/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,031/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,340/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,546/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
9
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
0
High schools
3
Charter schools
3
School districts serving the area
Central Community School District, Dalton Charter School, Democracy Prep Baton Rouge
Schools include
Central High School, Dalton Charter School, Democracy Prep Baton Rouge, EBR Readiness Superintendent Academy, Arlington Preparatory Academy

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, lightning, tornado, coldWave, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 24% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
24.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Capitol Lakes (2.5 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
69.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
58.0°F
Annual precipitation
65.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
52
Days with Good air quality
149
Days with Moderate air quality
208
Highest AQI recorded (year)
147

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
69,209
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
50,298

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
31
Nearest airport
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
13
Hospitals include
LANE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, BATON ROUGE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER, APOLLO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL, L L C
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-2,259 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,968
Housing built before 1970
54.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.5%
Median annual property tax
$199
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
59.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
221,615
Average weekly wage
$1,246
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,028

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 70805State medianUS median
Median home value$67,105$186,662$289,727
Median sale price$105,000$225,000$325,000
Median days on market29 days74 days51 days
Typical rent$927/mo$1,469/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$199$576$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 70805?
$67,105.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 70805?
$105,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 70805?
Median days on market: 29 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 70805?
Typical rent: $927/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 70805?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, tornado, coldWave, hail.
Is ZIP 70805 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 70805?
Risk to homes is higher than 24% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 70805?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 70805?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Capitol Lakes, 2.5 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 70805?
9 schools (5 elementary, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 70805 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 70805?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 70805?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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