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Baldwin, LA — ZIP 70514

Population: 1,914 (Census ACS)

The median home value (Census ACS) in ZIP 70514 (Baldwin, LA) is $115,600. Homes sell for a median $40,000 after a median 8 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coastal flooding, drought, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$115,600

Median home value (Census)

8

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value (Census)
$115,600
House Price Index (state)
372.3 (+1.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$40,000
Median list price
$45,000
Median price per sqft
$39
1-year sale-price change
-76.5%
Median days on market
8 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
4
Sale-to-list ratio
88.9%
Active listings
4

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$757/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$762/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$997/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,321/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,633/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.0 : 1
Schools include
B. Edward Boudreaux Middle School, West St. Mary High School, Raintree Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coastal flooding, drought, hurricane, cold wave, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively High · coastal flooding: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone C
NFIP flood claims on record
63
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 20% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
15.1%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
69.0°F
Average high
78.0°F
Average low
60.0°F
Annual precipitation
65.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,726
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,290

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
7
Nearest airport
Chitimacha Air Park (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Acadiana Regional Airport (ARA) (24 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
30
Hospitals include
OCHSNER LAFAYETTE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER, OCHSNER UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AND CLINICS, OCHSNER ST MARY
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-218 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2000
Housing built before 1970
27.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
50.9%
Median annual property tax
$199
Mean commute to work
37 min
Households with broadband internet
48.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
16,040
Average weekly wage
$1,280
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Mining, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
40

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 70514State medianUS median
Median sale price$40,000$225,000$325,000
Median days on market8 days74 days51 days
Median annual property tax$199$576$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 70514?
$115,600 (Census ACS).
What is the median sale price in ZIP 70514?
$40,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 70514?
Median days on market: 8 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 70514?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $997/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 70514?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastal flooding, drought, hurricane, cold wave, lightning.
Is ZIP 70514 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 70514. 63 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is C. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 70514?
Risk to homes is higher than 20% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 70514?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 70514?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 70514?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 70514 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 70514?
Regional Price Parity: 88.2 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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