What to know about ZIP 70892
ZIP code 70892 covers ZIP 70892 with a population of about 1,103.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 53.1 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the BATON ROUGE media market.
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ZIP Code 70892 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Low Income Area
At a glance
Population
1,103
Density
N/A
Median income
$25,757
-66% vs US avg
Home value
$77,400
-78% vs US avg
Median rent
$611
-47% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 70892
Income and economy in ZIP 70892
Median household income in ZIP 70892 is about $25,757 — about 66% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 43.2%; unemployment rate near 9.2%; 9.9% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 23.8 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Education, Healthcare, and Retail trade; a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 70892
Median home value is about $77,400 — about 78% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $611 (about 47% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 39.2% (about 26.2 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 70892, a household would need roughly $21,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $497. That sits below the local median household income ($25,757), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.