The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 70803 sells for about $818,003, or $245 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.3% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 70 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,348 a month.
ZIP 70803 — Baton Rouge
The 70803 housing market is characterized by high price points driven by its unique status as an LSU-centric enclave. While sales volume remains low, the market is stable due to consistent demand from the university community and limited inventory.
This ZIP is primarily suited for university-affiliated individuals, faculty, and students, as well as investors looking for stable rental demand near the LSU campus.
Median prices moved up 3.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 70 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
21% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.2% · poverty 25.0% — 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 2.1%/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 3.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 70803, 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.
The area is anchored by Louisiana State University, influencing the educational profile and local school quality metrics.
The region faces significant flood risk due to its proximity to the Mississippi River and low-lying topography, necessitating flood insurance for many properties.
Economic momentum is heavily tied to Louisiana State University and associated research and academic infrastructure.
Property taxes are assessed by East Baton Rouge Parish; rates are subject to millage adjustments approved by local voters and state-level homestead exemptions.
The ZIP is centrally located in Baton Rouge, providing short commutes to the LSU campus and downtown employment hubs.
The area features extensive access to the Mississippi River levee trails, LSU campus amenities, and proximity to local parks and cultural venues.
The rental market is heavily influenced by the university student population, resulting in high demand for multi-family and off-campus housing.
The economy is dominated by Louisiana State University, which serves as the primary employer and economic driver for the immediate area.
The area is served by major corridors including Highland Road and Nicholson Drive, providing access to the broader Baton Rouge metro area.
Development is largely focused on university-related infrastructure and student-oriented residential projects.
The East Baton Rouge Parish Assessor maintains property valuations based on market data and state-mandated assessment cycles.
Parcels are subject to East Baton Rouge Parish school and municipal tax districts.
Property insurance premiums are elevated due to regional flood and wind exposure risks.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 70803 profile.
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.
- Surge Entertainment4.51.6 mi
- Airborne Extreme Adventure Park4.614.2 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.36.1 mi
- Liberty Lagoon44.9 mi
- 13th Gate Escape, Louisiana's Ultimate Escape Games4.92.2 mi
- Tiger Stadium4.80.3 mi
- Raising Cane's River Center, Baton Rouge, La4.22.5 mi
- The Queen Baton Rouge4.13.5 mi
- Lamar Dixon Expo Center4.519.8 mi
- Topgolf Baton Rouge4.27.7 mi
- BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo4.210.8 mi
- All Star Lanes4.36.2 mi
- Perkins Rowe4.65.5 mi
- Cinemark Perkins Rowe and XD4.55.5 mi
- AMC Baton Rouge 164.310.3 mi
- Knock Knock Children's Museum4.71.5 mi
- Louisiana's Old State Capitol4.72.6 mi
- Louisiana State Capitol4.63.3 mi
- Burden Museum & Gardens4.84.4 mi
- Louisiana Art & Science Museum4.62.6 mi
- Burbank Soccer Complex4.46.5 mi
- BREC's Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center4.55.3 mi
- Highland Road Community Park4.67.6 mi
- Burden Museum & Gardens4.84.4 mi
- Perkins Road Community Park4.63.8 mi
- Topgolf Baton Rouge4.27.7 mi
- Surge Entertainment4.51.6 mi
- Santa Maria Golf Course4.411.3 mi
- BREC's Webb Memorial Golf Course3.93 mi
- The Island Golf Course4.49.6 mi
- Mall of Louisiana4.45.7 mi
- Perkins Rowe4.65.5 mi
- Ideal Market #83.87.6 mi
- Burlington3.55.8 mi
- Sprouts Farmers Market4.52.5 mi
- Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport4.48.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major anchor institution and cultural hub.
Iconic college football stadium.
Popular for walking and cycling.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.