The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 70802 sells for about $117,000, or $100 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.5% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 65 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,157 a month.
ZIP 70802 — Baton Rouge
The 70802 housing market remains affordable but faces challenges with aging inventory and lower-than-average school performance ratings. Market activity is driven by demand for low-cost rentals and urban proximity, though price growth is stagnant compared to the broader region.
This ZIP is primarily suited for budget-conscious renters and investors looking for entry-level housing opportunities near the urban core, rather than traditional family buyers seeking suburban amenities.
Median prices moved down 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 65 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 7.8% · poverty 32.1% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 70802, East Baton Rouge Parish, LA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in the 70802 area remain significantly higher than both the Louisiana and national averages, with property and violent crime being primary concerns for residents.
Public schools serving the 70802 area generally receive lower performance ratings compared to the broader East Baton Rouge Parish school system, reflecting ongoing challenges in the local educational landscape.
The area is located in a region with significant flood risk, necessitating careful consideration of flood insurance requirements and elevation certificates for residential properties.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to downtown Baton Rouge and state government employment, though the ZIP itself faces challenges with aging infrastructure and limited new large-scale commercial development.
Property taxes are assessed by the East Baton Rouge Parish Assessor based on a 10% assessment ratio for residential property, with millage rates determined by local taxing authorities including the city-parish and school district.
Residents benefit from excellent proximity to the downtown Baton Rouge employment core, with most commutes being short drives or accessible via local transit corridors.
The area features access to several local parks and is within a short distance of the Mississippi River levee trails and the cultural amenities of downtown Baton Rouge.
The rental market is characterized by high demand for affordable housing, with a significant portion of the population being renters and a steady, albeit slow, trajectory in asking rents.
The economy is heavily anchored by state government, higher education, and petrochemical industries located in the greater Baton Rouge area.
The area is served by major highway corridors including I-110 and I-10, providing connectivity to the wider metropolitan region.
Development is focused on urban infill and the revitalization of historic neighborhoods bordering the downtown district.
The East Baton Rouge Parish Assessor maintains property valuations with periodic reassessments to reflect market changes.
Parcels are subject to East Baton Rouge Parish school district taxes and various municipal service districts.
Property insurance premiums are elevated due to regional flood and wind risk profiles, requiring comprehensive coverage.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
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Central hub for restaurants and entertainment.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.