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U.S. ZIP Code · LA70785

Livingston Parish · Baton Rouge, LA

Typical home value

$255,120[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+3.0%
5-year / yr
+3.5%
10-year / yr
+3.7%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-10.2%
vs metro
+6.0%
vs state
+40.4%
ZIP 70785 location in LA
Location of ZIP 70785 in LA

Price history

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

The typical home in 70785 is worth $255,120 — 6.0% above the Baton Rouge, LA median. Over the past year, values have risen 3.0%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,484 a month — a 7.0% 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
$1,484[2]
Gross yield
7.0%[2]
Cap rate
4.2%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,220[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
23,921[3]
Median household income
$89,103[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+463[5]
Moved in
4,001
Moved out
3,538

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
9
Elementary
4
Middle
3
High
2
  • Walker High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Livingston Parish

    2,134 students

  • Levi Milton Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Livingston Parish

    728 students

  • Walker Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Livingston Parish

    695 students

  • North Corbin Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Livingston Parish

    646 students

  • North Corbin Junior High School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Livingston Parish

    604 students

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 yield7.0%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.2%
Annual rent$17,807

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$1,290
Loan principal$204,096
Down payment$51,024
Total interest paid$260,313

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 ratio1.08
Monthly cost to own$1,605
Monthly rent$1,484

Owning and renting are roughly even.

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
67th percentile[1]
Rental yield
61st percentile[2]
Property tax
54th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 70785?
The typical home in 70785 is worth $255,120, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 70785?
Home values in 70785 are up 3.0% over the past year, and up 3.5% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 70785?
A typical home in 70785 rents for about $1,484 a month, a gross rental yield of 7.0%.
What is the property tax rate in 70785?
The effective property tax rate in 70785 is 0.5% — roughly $1,220 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 70785?
ZIP code 70785 has a population of 23,921 and a median household income of $89,103.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Central, LA

    Typical home
    $255,292
    Gross yield
  • Killian, LA

    Typical home
    $257,370
    Gross yield
  • Livingston, LA

    Typical home
    $252,867
    Gross yield
  • Denham Springs, LA

    Typical home
    $252,532
    Gross yield
    6.7%
  • Baton Rouge, LA

    Typical home
    $252,408
    Gross yield
    6.0%
  • Brusly, LA

    Typical home
    $262,607
    Gross yield

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