The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 70815 sells for about $281,515, or $164 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 68 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,500 a month.
ZIP 70815 — Baton Rouge
The 70815 housing market shows steady performance with moderate price appreciation and consistent demand. While inventory remains tight, the market is supported by a stable local economy and steady buyer interest in established suburban neighborhoods.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and commuters seeking established suburban neighborhoods with convenient access to major employment hubs and regional shopping.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 68 days on market with 4.3 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.5% · poverty 11.0% — a stable, low-distress 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 6.0%/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 5.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 70815, 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 70815 area are generally consistent with broader Baton Rouge trends, with property crime being the primary concern. Residents often utilize neighborhood watch programs to mitigate risks.
Schools serving the 70815 area are part of the East Baton Rouge Parish School System, which features a mix of magnet and traditional neighborhood schools with varying performance ratings.
The area is subject to flood risks common to the Baton Rouge region, necessitating flood insurance for many properties. Wind damage from tropical weather systems remains a primary climate-related concern.
Economic momentum is driven by the proximity to major Baton Rouge employers, including the petrochemical industry, state government, and Louisiana State University. Infrastructure improvements focus on regional traffic management.
Property taxes are assessed by the East Baton Rouge Parish Assessor based on fair market value, with a 10% assessment ratio for residential property. Homestead exemptions are available for primary residences.
Commuters in 70815 typically rely on I-12 and US-190 for access to downtown Baton Rouge and the medical district. Traffic congestion during peak hours is a standard feature of the daily commute.
The area features access to local community parks and is within a short drive of the larger recreational facilities and shopping centers along the Airline Highway corridor.
The rental market remains stable with consistent demand from students and young professionals, though vacancy rates fluctuate seasonally.
The economy is anchored by the petrochemical sector, state government, and healthcare services. The area benefits from its central location within the Baton Rouge metropolitan region.
The area is served by major highway corridors including I-12 and I-10, facilitating regional transit. Public transit options are limited compared to urban cores.
Development is primarily focused on infill residential projects and commercial revitalization along major thoroughfares.
The East Baton Rouge Parish Assessor maintains property records and assessments for all parcels within the parish.
Parcels are subject to various special districts including fire protection, library, and school districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional flood risk and hurricane exposure, with many properties requiring specialized coverage.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov using ZCTA 70815 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 Entertainment4.57.5 mi
- Airborne Extreme Adventure Park4.66.6 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.35.3 mi
- Liberty Lagoon43 mi
- 13th Gate Escape, Louisiana's Ultimate Escape Games4.97.6 mi
- Tiger Stadium4.87.9 mi
- Raising Cane's River Center, Baton Rouge, La4.27.6 mi
- The Queen Baton Rouge4.17.6 mi
- Lamar Dixon Expo Center4.519.3 mi
- Topgolf Baton Rouge4.25.9 mi
- BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo4.29.4 mi
- All Star Lanes4.32.3 mi
- Perkins Rowe4.66 mi
- Cinemark Perkins Rowe and XD4.55.9 mi
- AMC Baton Rouge 164.33.4 mi
- Knock Knock Children's Museum4.76.7 mi
- Louisiana's Old State Capitol4.77.5 mi
- Louisiana State Capitol4.67.4 mi
- Burden Museum & Gardens4.84.4 mi
- Louisiana Art & Science Museum4.67.6 mi
- Burbank Soccer Complex4.48 mi
- BREC's Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center4.56.7 mi
- Highland Road Community Park4.67.7 mi
- Burden Museum & Gardens4.84.4 mi
- Perkins Road Community Park4.65.5 mi
- Topgolf Baton Rouge4.25.9 mi
- Surge Entertainment4.57.5 mi
- Santa Maria Golf Course4.49 mi
- BREC's Webb Memorial Golf Course3.94.9 mi
- City Park Golf Course46.4 mi
- Mall of Louisiana4.45.1 mi
- Perkins Rowe4.66 mi
- Ideal Market #83.81.7 mi
- Burlington3.52.3 mi
- Sprouts Farmers Market4.55.5 mi
- Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport4.47.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large public park with sports facilities and walking trails.
Major commercial hub serving the local area.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.