ZIP Code 70802 — Baton Rouge, LA
IRS Income Data, Tax Year 2022
About Baton Rouge, LA
Petrochemical refining hub and state capital. Industrial employment opportunities and wage growth and port operations dominate. Affordable housing and state employment opportunities and wage growth provide across neighborhoods. This employment base provides diverse income opportunity.
Income Bracket Distribution
Percentage of tax returns in each AGI bracket for ZIP 70802.
Detailed Bracket Data
| Income Bracket | Returns | Total AGI | Avg AGI in Bracket | % of Returns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1 - $25,000 | 4,490 | $63,748,000 | $14,197 | 55.3% |
| $25,000 - $50,000 | 2,330 | $81,966,000 | $35,178 | 28.7% |
| $50,000 - $75,000 | 730 | $43,946,000 | $60,200 | 9.0% |
| $75,000 - $100,000 | 250 | $21,798,000 | $87,192 | 3.1% |
| $100,000 - $200,000 | 250 | $32,934,000 | $131,736 | 3.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 70 | $37,349,000 | $533,557 | 0.9% |
| Total | 8,120 | $281,741,000 | $34,697 | 100% |
Nearby Major Cities
Closest cities by distance with significant tax filing activity.
| City | Distance | Avg AGI | Tax Returns |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette, LA | 56 mi | $82,989 | 69,750 |
| Metairie, LA | 66 mi | $99,813 | 63,300 |
| New Orleans, LA | 74 mi | $81,697 | 150,010 |
| Lake Charles, LA | 122 mi | $78,314 | 51,510 |
| Jackson, MS | 141 mi | $54,893 | 61,210 |
| Mobile, AL | 180 mi | $69,803 | 106,420 |
Similar ZIP Codes in Louisiana
| ZIP Code | City | Avg AGI | Nat. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70129 | New Orleans | $36,105 | #27,196 |
| 70127 | New Orleans | $36,305 | #27,182 |
| 71375 | Waterproof | $36,408 | #27,178 |
| 70721 | Point Clair | $36,945 | #27,131 |
| 70812 | Baton Rouge | $32,335 | #27,451 |
| 70126 | New Orleans | $37,224 | #27,095 |
| 70501 | Lafayette | $37,309 | #27,085 |
| 70807 | Scotlandville | $31,268 | #27,497 |
Nearby ZIP Codes
Closest ZIP codes by geographic distance.
| ZIP Code | City | Distance | Avg AGI | Nat. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70806 | Baton Rouge, LA | 1.2 mi | $104,612 | #4,151 |
| 70801 | Baton Rouge, LA | 1.8 mi | $133,292 | #2,281 |
| 70808 | Baton Rouge, LA | 2.5 mi | $164,607 | #1,389 |
| 70805 | Baton Rouge, LA | 3.7 mi | $28,115 | #27,554 |
| 70812 | Baton Rouge, LA | 4.7 mi | $32,335 | #27,451 |
| 70809 | Baton Rouge, LA | 4.7 mi | $143,339 | #1,926 |
| 70807 | Scotlandville, LA | 4.8 mi | $31,268 | #27,497 |
| 70820 | Baton Rouge, LA | 5.0 mi | $65,997 | #15,113 |
About This Data
Income data is based on IRS Statistics of Income (SOI) ZIP code data for Tax Year 2022. AGI (Adjusted Gross Income) represents gross income minus certain deductions. Rankings are calculated across 443 ZIP codes in Louisiana and all U.S. ZIP codes nationally. Data reflects tax returns filed, not total population.