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ZIP Code 70809

East Baton Rouge, Louisiana

FIPS 70809

Juniper

ZIP Code 70809 is in the top 31% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 25% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 81th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 73th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$324,000

Higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

26%

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

81

Higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

25,732

Median Age

36.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$324,000

Higher than 73%

Median Property Tax

$2,307

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.05

Higher than 75%

Median Rent

$1,437

Higher than 81%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

26%

Near median

Appreciation 1yr %

0.88%

Higher than 69%

Pandemic Gain %

21%

Recession Drop %

-1.8%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

90.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

42.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

67.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

88.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

19.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

67.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

81

Higher than 71%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 70809: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 70809?
The median home value in ZIP Code 70809 is $324,000, higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 70809?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 70809 is $2,307, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 70809 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 70809 cost about 4.05× the median household income, higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 70809?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 70809 is $1,437 a month, higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 70809?
Home prices in ZIP Code 70809 have moved 26% over the past five years (0.88% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 70809?
ZIP Code 70809 averages 67.3°F year-round, summer highs near 90.2°F, winter lows around 42.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 70809 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 70809's FEMA National Risk Index score is 81 (higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →