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U.S. ZIP Code · LA70806

East Baton Rouge Parish · Baton Rouge, LA

Typical home value

$252,408[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+0.1%
5-year / yr
+0.9%
10-year / yr
+2.7%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-11.1%
vs metro
+4.8%
vs state
+38.9%
ZIP 70806 location in LA
Location of ZIP 70806 in LA

Price history

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

The typical home in 70806 is worth $252,408 — 4.8% above the Baton Rouge, LA median. Over the past year, values have risen 0.1%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,263 a month — a 6.0% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.6%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,263[2]
Gross yield
6.0%[2]
Cap rate
3.6%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,530[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
28,302[3]
Median household income
$55,642[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
13
Elementary
7
Middle
2
High
3
  • Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy

    Other · Grades K–12 · Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy

    2,180 students

  • Baton Rouge Magnet High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · East Baton Rouge Parish

    1,602 students

  • Tara High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · East Baton Rouge Parish

    1,002 students

  • GEO Prep Mid-City of Greater Baton Rouge

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · GEO Prep Mid-City of Greater Baton Rouge

    678 students

  • Westdale Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · East Baton Rouge Parish

    559 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 yield6.0%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.6%
Annual rent$15,156

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$1,276
Loan principal$201,926
Down payment$50,482
Total interest paid$257,546

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 ratio1.28
Monthly cost to own$1,615
Monthly rent$1,263

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
24th percentile[1]
Rental yield
22nd percentile[2]
Property tax
78th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 70806?
The typical home in 70806 is worth $252,408, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 70806?
Home values in 70806 are up 0.1% over the past year, and up 0.9% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 70806?
A typical home in 70806 rents for about $1,263 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.0%.
What is the property tax rate in 70806?
The effective property tax rate in 70806 is 0.6% — roughly $1,530 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 70806?
ZIP code 70806 has a population of 28,302 and a median household income of $55,642.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Denham Springs, LA

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

    Typical home
    $252,867
    Gross yield
  • Walker, LA

    Typical home
    $255,120
    Gross yield
    7.0%
  • Central, LA

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

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

    Typical home
    $262,607
    Gross yield

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