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U.S. ZIP Code · LA70802

East Baton Rouge Parish · Baton Rouge, LA

Typical home value

$79,643[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-3.0%
5-year / yr
-7.4%
10-year / yr
-4.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-72.0%
vs metro
-66.9%
vs state
-56.2%
ZIP 70802 location in LA
Location of ZIP 70802 in LA

Price history

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

The typical home in 70802 is worth $79,643 — 66.9% below the Baton Rouge, LA median. Over the past year, values have fallen 3.0%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,184 a month — a 17.8% 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
$1,184[2]
Gross yield
17.8%[2]
Cap rate
10.7%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$363[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
25,118[3]
Median household income
$34,458[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
-1,601[5]
Moved in
9,351
Moved out
10,952

Schools

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

Public schools
10
Elementary
4
Middle
3
High
2
  • McKinley Senior High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · East Baton Rouge Parish

    827 students

  • McKinley Middle Magnet School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · East Baton Rouge Parish

    645 students

  • Madison Preparatory Academy

    High · Grades 9–12 · Community School for Apprenticeship Learning Inc.

    590 students

  • Park Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–7 · East Baton Rouge Parish

    343 students

  • Capitol Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · East Baton Rouge Parish

    301 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 yield17.8%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)10.7%
Annual rent$14,204

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$403
Loan principal$63,715
Down payment$15,929
Total interest paid$81,265

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 ratio0.42
Monthly cost to own$500
Monthly rent$1,184

Owning 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
0th percentile[1]
Rental yield
100th percentile[2]
Property tax
50th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 70802?
The typical home in 70802 is worth $79,643, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 70802?
Home values in 70802 are down 3.0% over the past year, and down 7.4% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 70802?
A typical home in 70802 rents for about $1,184 a month, a gross rental yield of 17.8%.
What is the property tax rate in 70802?
The effective property tax rate in 70802 is 0.5% — roughly $363 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 70802?
ZIP code 70802 has a population of 25,118 and a median household income of $34,458.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Baton Rouge, LA

    Typical home
    $71,469
    Gross yield
    15.8%
  • Baton Rouge, LA

    Typical home
    $100,682
    Gross yield
    14.4%
  • Morgan City, LA

    Typical home
    $124,696
    Gross yield
  • Bayou Goula CDP, LA

    Typical home
    $128,940
    Gross yield
  • Merrydale CDP, LA

    Typical home
    $134,675
    Gross yield
  • Labadieville CDP, LA

    Typical home
    $152,946
    Gross yield

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