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U.S. ZIP Code · LA70710

West Baton Rouge Parish · Baton Rouge, LA

Typical home value

$277,118[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+3.0%
5-year / yr
+3.8%
10-year / yr
+3.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-2.4%
vs metro
+15.1%
vs state
+52.5%
ZIP 70710 location in LA
Location of ZIP 70710 in LA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 70710 is worth $277,118 — 15.1% above the Baton Rouge, LA median. Over the past year, values have risen 3.0%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,472 a month — a 6.4% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.5%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,472[2]
Gross yield
6.4%[2]
Cap rate
3.8%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,512[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for West Baton Rouge Parish. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Very Low[4]
Riverine flood
Very Low
Coastal flood
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Very Low

#Who lives here

Population
7,252[3]
Median household income
$108,041[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of West Baton Rouge Parish over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+29[5]
Moved in
799
Moved out
770

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield6.4%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.8%
Annual rent$17,664

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,401
Loan principal$221,695
Down payment$55,424
Total interest paid$282,759

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.20
Monthly cost to own$1,759
Monthly rent$1,472

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
74th percentile[1]
Rental yield
28th percentile[2]
Property tax
65th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 70710?
The typical home in 70710 is worth $277,118, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 70710?
Home values in 70710 are up 3.0% over the past year, and up 3.8% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 70710?
A typical home in 70710 rents for about $1,472 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.4%.
What is the property tax rate in 70710?
The effective property tax rate in 70710 is 0.5% — roughly $1,512 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 70710?
ZIP code 70710 has a population of 7,252 and a median household income of $108,041.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Sorrento, LA

    Typical home
    $275,609
    Gross yield
  • Central, LA

    Typical home
    $275,476
    Gross yield
  • Sorrento, LA

    Typical home
    $275,083
    Gross yield
  • Watson CDP, LA

    Typical home
    $269,000
    Gross yield
    7.7%
  • Zachary, LA

    Typical home
    $268,394
    Gross yield
    6.8%
  • St. Gabriel, LA

    Typical home
    $268,308
    Gross yield

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