70805 — Baton Rouge, LA Home Values
Typical home value $68,242 as of June 2026 · 53rd of 53 in Baton Rouge, LA
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 70805, June 2021 to June 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 70805 compares in the Baton Rouge, LA area
ZIP code 70805 (Baton Rouge, LA) has a typical home value of $68,242 as of June 2026, ranking 53rd of 53 ZIP codes tracked in the Baton Rouge, LA area, more expensive than about 2% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved -13.2% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed -17.1%, from $82,269 in June 2021 to $68,242 in June 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 5.8× the annual rent ($977/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 70805 has a population of 24,145, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 94.1% Black or African American, 2.2% White, 2.2% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% another race, 0.6% two or more races, and 0.1% Asian.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Democracy Prep Baton Rouge | 4055 Prescott Road, Baton Rouge, LA | 0.6 mi |
| Prescott K-8 Academy | 4055 Prescott Rd, Baton Rouge, LA | 0.6 mi |
| Istrouma High School | 3730 Winbourne, Baton Rouge, LA | 0.9 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 70805?
$68,242 as of June 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 70805 an expensive ZIP code in the Baton Rouge, LA area?
70805 ranks 53rd of 53 ZIP codes in the Baton Rouge, LA area by typical home value, more expensive than about 2% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 70805 changed over the past year?
-13.2% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 70805?
The typical home price is 5.8× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($977/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 70805?
24,145, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 70805?
Democracy Prep Baton Rouge (0.6 mi), Prescott K-8 Academy (0.6 mi), Istrouma High School (0.9 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 70805?
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.