70819 Property Tax Rate
Baton Rouge, Louisiana · Part of East Baton Rouge Parish
Effective Tax Rate
0.59%
13.4% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$984
$82/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$984
Monthly
$82
Eff. Rate
0.59%
Buyer decision brief
What ZIP 70819 means for your housing budget
Use this ZIP page to compare recurring tax burden before you compare listing prices. The numbers below are Census ZCTA estimates, so they are strongest for neighborhood comparison and weakest for parcel-specific tax planning.
Monthly escrow signal
$82/mo
Based on median annual tax paid
State context
0.13 percentage points above the Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 0.45%
Data confidence
Moderate confidenceThe Census margin of error is $174, about 18% of the median tax estimate.
Verify before you offer
- Confirm parcel assessed value with East Baton Rouge Parish assessor.
- Check homestead, senior, veteran, and disability exemptions.
- Ask whether purchase triggers reassessment or value-cap reset.
- Review school district and special assessment boundaries.
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This is informational content, not tax, legal, or mortgage advice. Local assessor records remain the source of truth for a specific property.
Data confidence ledger
Can you trust ZIP 70819 for comparison?
ACS vintage
2019-2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
Five-year Census ZCTA estimates.
ZCTA caveat
Census area, not parcel boundary
USPS ZIP routes and taxing districts can differ inside the same area.
Field completeness
3/3 required fields
Median tax, home value, and derived rate are present.
MOE status
Moderate ACS confidence
$174 tax MOE, 18% of the median tax estimate.
Last site refresh
March 10, 2026
Dataset and page-quality audit run locally before publication.
County fallback
County advisory available
East Baton Rouge Parish is used for assessor verification and broader context.
Tax bill anatomy
What can change your actual bill in ZIP 70819
Use the ZIP estimate to compare neighborhoods, then verify these parcel-level inputs before relying on a payment estimate.
Assessed value
The ZCTA median home value is $167,900, but your bill starts with the local assessed value for a specific parcel.
Effective rate
The displayed rate is 0.59%, derived from median tax paid divided by median home value.
Exemptions
Homestead, senior, veteran, disability, and local exemptions can reduce taxable value. Confirm eligibility before estimating escrow.
Reassessment
A purchase can change assessed value depending on Louisiana and county rules. Ask how sale price affects the next assessment cycle.
Escrow impact
The median tax paid in this ZCTA equals about $82 per month before insurance, HOA dues, or special assessments.
Assessor verification
East Baton Rouge Parish assessor or tax collector records are the source of truth for parcel taxes, appeal windows, and exemptions.
How ZIP 70819 Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
ZIP 70819
0.59%
Effective rate
Louisiana Avg
0.45%
Effective rate
National Avg
1.10%
Effective rate
State Ranking
Property Tax Rank in Louisiana
Higher than 77% of ZIP codes in Louisiana(77th percentile, 396 ZIPs compared)
Property Tax Analysis
Property Tax Insights for ZIP 70819
Property owners in ZIP code 70819 (Baton Rouge, Louisiana) pay a median of $984/year in property taxes on homes valued at $167,900. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.59%, which is 30% above the Louisiana state average of 0.45%.
The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 70819 is approximately $82, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within East Baton Rouge Parish.
Compared to similar ZIP codes in Louisiana, 70819 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 70460 (0.58%) and 70080 (0.59%).
In Baton Rouge, property taxes represent approximately 1.3% of the median household income of $77,150, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.
Louisiana does not reassess property at the time of sale; the state uses a 4-year assessment cycle for all parishes, meaning your tax bill depends on the last completed assessment rather than your purchase price. East Baton Rouge Parish offers a Homestead Exemption of $75,000 off assessed value for primary residences — apply at the East Baton Rouge Parish Assessor's office with proof of occupancy and ownership. File your exemption claim within 30 days of taking possession to ensure it applies to your first tax bill.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Margin of Error
The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$174. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.
County-Level Data
ZIP code 70819 is part of East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.
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Better comparison set for ZIP 70819
Each ZIP highlights a homebuyer tradeoff: lower rate, stronger value context, shared county rules, city boundary changes, or nearby missing data.
70812
Baton Rouge, LA
0.43 percentage points lower than ZIP 70819.
Rate
0.16%
Tax
$199
Quality
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70807
Baton Rouge, LA
0.41 percentage points lower than ZIP 70819.
Rate
0.17%
Tax
$199
Quality
89
70802
Baton Rouge, LA
0.40 percentage points lower than ZIP 70819.
Rate
0.19%
Tax
$199
Quality
89
70805
Baton Rouge, LA
0.39 percentage points lower than ZIP 70819.
Rate
0.19%
Tax
$199
Quality
89
70811
Baton Rouge, LA
0.21 percentage points lower than ZIP 70819.
Rate
0.38%
Tax
$608
Quality
96
70814
Baton Rouge, LA
0.06 percentage points lower than ZIP 70819.
Rate
0.52%
Tax
$948
Quality
101
70806
Baton Rouge, LA
0.03 percentage points lower than ZIP 70819.
Rate
0.56%
Tax
$1,801
Quality
101
70714
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0.17 percentage points lower than ZIP 70819.
Rate
0.42%
Tax
$665
Quality
84
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates (ZCTA level). ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes.
Estimates are informational only and should not be used as financial or legal advice.