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U.S. ZIP Code · LA70817

East Baton Rouge Parish · Baton Rouge, LA

Typical home value

$306,296[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.7%
5-year / yr
+3.5%
10-year / yr
+3.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+7.8%
vs metro
+27.2%
vs state
+68.6%
ZIP 70817 location in LA
Location of ZIP 70817 in LA

Price history

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

The typical home in 70817 is worth $306,296 — 27.2% above the Baton Rouge, LA median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.7%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,738 a month — a 6.8% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.7%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,738[2]
Gross yield
6.8%[2]
Cap rate
4.1%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,112[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
33,482[3]
Median household income
$102,639[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
2
Middle
1
High
1
  • Woodlawn High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · East Baton Rouge Parish

    1,450 students

  • BASIS Baton Rouge Materra Campus

    Other · Grades K–9 · East Baton Rouge Parish

    928 students

  • Woodlawn Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · East Baton Rouge Parish

    842 students

  • Woodlawn Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · East Baton Rouge Parish

    709 students

  • Shenandoah Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · East Baton Rouge Parish

    656 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 yield6.8%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.1%
Annual rent$20,860

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$1,549
Loan principal$245,037
Down payment$61,259
Total interest paid$312,531

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 ratio1.14
Monthly cost to own$1,980
Monthly rent$1,738

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
63rd percentile[1]
Rental yield
50th percentile[2]
Property tax
89th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 70817?
The typical home in 70817 is worth $306,296, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 70817?
Home values in 70817 are up 1.7% over the past year, and up 3.5% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 70817?
A typical home in 70817 rents for about $1,738 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.8%.
What is the property tax rate in 70817?
The effective property tax rate in 70817 is 0.7% — roughly $2,112 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 70817?
ZIP code 70817 has a population of 33,482 and a median household income of $102,639.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • LA

    Typical home
    $304,426
    Gross yield
  • Baton Rouge, LA

    Typical home
    $312,955
    Gross yield
    5.2%
  • Ventress CDP, LA

    Typical home
    $293,053
    Gross yield
  • Central, LA

    Typical home
    $292,958
    Gross yield
  • Gonzales, LA

    Typical home
    $288,836
    Gross yield
    6.7%
  • Oak Hills Place CDP, LA

    Typical home
    $332,453
    Gross yield
    5.2%

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