70714 Zip Code Profile

70714 is a suburban zip code in Baker, Louisiana. The population is primarily African-American, and mostly married couples. Looking for higher-end houses? Real estate prices here ($119,400) are significantly above average for the Baton Rouge metro area.

The average family income here is $50,080/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 70714 is $44,242.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 70714 earn an average of $30,615/year. Women earn only $20,608/year.

8,902 people in 70714 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 70714? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 27.3 minutes.

The median age here is 36. There are 9,406 men and 10,397 women. The median age for men is 33 while for women the median age is 38.

To give you a sense of the community, 11,451 people (out of the 19,803 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 7,575 homes, and 366 businesses every day. 36 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

70714 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 31 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Alexandria, Egypt!) and -91 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 79 feet above sea levell.

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• Melrose East Community Association
• Monticello
• Nicholson Community Group

• Red Stick Farmers Market
• Sharon Hills Civic Association
• Timberwood Place Homeowners Association

• Demographics

• Total Population: 19,803
• White Population: 6,428
• Black Population: 13,276
• Hispanic Population: 224
• Asian Population: 99
• Hawaiian Population: 7
• Indian Population: 130
• Male Population: 9,406
• Female Population: 10,397
• Median Age: 36
• Median Age of Males: 33
• Median Age of Females: 38

• Geography

• Region: South
• Division: West South Central
• State: Louisiana
• CBSA Type: Metropolitan
• CBSA Name: Baton Rouge LA
• County: East Baton Rouge
• City: Baker
• Longitude: -91.1
• Latitude: 30.6
• Elevation: 79 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 225

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 8,781
• Drive alone: 7,640
• Carpool: 956
• Public transit: 13
• Ride bikes or walk: 36


• Average commute time: 27.3 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 212
•    5 - 9: 679
•    10 - 14: 918
•    15 - 19: 1,021
•    20 - 24: 1,399
•    25 - 29: 792
•    30 - 34: 2,011
•    35 - 39: 314
•    40 - 44: 293
•    45 - 59: 619
•    60 - 89: 291
•    90 plus: 232

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $119,400
• Average Annual Household Income: $42,958
• Businesses: 238
• Employees: 2,830
• Annual Payroll: $75,812,000
• Average Family Income: $50,080
• Median Family Income: $40,316
• Average Income for Men: $30,615
• Average Income for Women: $20,608

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 06
• Congressional District Land Area: 3075.0
• Sr Senator: David Vitter (R)
• Jr Senator: Mary L. Landrieu (D)
• US House Representative: Bill Cassidy (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 033
• State FIPS Code: 22

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View all schools in Baker

Primary Schools

Bakerfield Elementary School

2550 South Street

Baker, LA 70714

(225) 775-0550

Baker Heights Elementary School

3750 Harding Street

Baker, LA 70714

(225) 775-1493

White Hills Elementary School

5300 Bentley Drive

Baker, LA 70714

(225) 299-3202

Middle Schools

Baker Middle School

5903 Groom Road

Baker, LA 70714

(225) 775-9750

Park Ridge Elementary School

5905 Groom Road

Baker, LA 70714

(225) 775-5924

High Schools

Baker High School

3200 Groom Road

Baker, LA 70714

(225) 775-1259