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U.S. ZIP Code · LA70816

East Baton Rouge Parish · Baton Rouge, LA

Typical home value

$239,906[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.7%
5-year / yr
+3.0%
10-year / yr
+2.7%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-15.5%
vs metro
≈ metro median
vs state
+32.0%
ZIP 70816 location in LA
Location of ZIP 70816 in LA

Price history

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

The typical home in 70816 is worth $239,906. Over the past year, values have risen 1.7%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,065 a month — a 5.3% 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
$1,065[2]
Gross yield
5.3%[2]
Cap rate
3.2%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,546[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
45,718[3]
Median household income
$67,353[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
5
Elementary
3
Middle
2
High
0
  • Southeast Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · East Baton Rouge Parish

    983 students

  • Cedarcrest-Southmoor Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · East Baton Rouge Parish

    687 students

  • Wedgewood Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · East Baton Rouge Parish

    510 students

  • Parkview Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · East Baton Rouge Parish

    507 students

  • Zion City School A Redesign School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Glen Oaks Middle School (Redesign Schools LA)

    64 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 yield5.3%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.2%
Annual rent$12,775

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$1,213
Loan principal$191,925
Down payment$47,981
Total interest paid$244,790

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 ratio1.45
Monthly cost to own$1,541
Monthly rent$1,065

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
46th percentile[1]
Rental yield
17th percentile[2]
Property tax
85th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 70816?
The typical home in 70816 is worth $239,906, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 70816?
Home values in 70816 are up 1.7% over the past year, and up 3.0% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 70816?
A typical home in 70816 rents for about $1,065 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.3%.
What is the property tax rate in 70816?
The effective property tax rate in 70816 is 0.6% — roughly $1,546 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 70816?
ZIP code 70816 has a population of 45,718 and a median household income of $67,353.

#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
    $239,633
    Gross yield
    10.3%
  • Montpelier, LA

    Typical home
    $240,749
    Gross yield
  • Slaughter, LA

    Typical home
    $241,404
    Gross yield
  • LA

    Typical home
    $235,252
    Gross yield
  • Albany, LA

    Typical home
    $235,158
    Gross yield
  • French Settlement, LA

    Typical home
    $234,569
    Gross yield

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