70802 — Baton Rouge, LA Home Values
Typical home value $75,841 as of June 2026 · 52nd of 53 in Baton Rouge, LA
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 70802, June 2021 to June 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 70802 compares in the Baton Rouge, LA area
ZIP code 70802 (Baton Rouge, LA) has a typical home value of $75,841 as of June 2026, ranking 52nd of 53 ZIP codes tracked in the Baton Rouge, LA area, more expensive than about 4% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved -6.2% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed -33.0%, from $113,231 in June 2021 to $75,841 in June 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 5.4× the annual rent ($1,169/mo), a common way to gauge whether buying looks cheap relative to renting in this ZIP code.
Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the Baton Rouge, LA forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Baton Rouge.
Population and demographics
ZIP code 70802 has a population of 23,964, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 72.5% Black or African American, 17.2% White, 4.1% Asian, 3.3% two or more races, 2.7% Hispanic or Latino, 0.1% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.1% another race.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Dufrocq School | 330 South 19th St, Baton Rouge, LA | 0.4 mi |
| EBR Virtual Academy | 802 Mayflower Street, Baton Rouge, LA | 0.5 mi |
| Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy | 339 Florida Street, Baton Rouge, LA | 0.8 mi |
Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70802?
$75,841 as of June 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 70802 an expensive ZIP code in the Baton Rouge, LA area?
70802 ranks 52nd of 53 ZIP codes in the Baton Rouge, LA area by typical home value, more expensive than about 4% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 70802 changed over the past year?
-6.2% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 70802?
The typical home price is 5.4× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($1,169/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 70802?
23,964, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 70802?
The Dufrocq School (0.4 mi), EBR Virtual Academy (0.5 mi), Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy (0.8 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.
Is this page showing a forecast for 70802?
No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of June 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the Baton Rouge, LA forecast for a modeled outlook.
ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.