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Spencer, LA — ZIP 71280

Population: 5,269 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 71280 (Spencer, LA) is $235,358 — up 2.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $264,841 after a median 44 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with ice storm, heat wave, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$235,358

Typical home value

+2.0%

1-year change

44

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$235,358
1-year appreciation
+2.0%
3-year appreciation
+2.7%
5-year appreciation
+13.6%
10-year appreciation
+35.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$235,358
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
$264,841
Median list price
$274,630
Median price per sqft
$142
1-year sale-price change
-3.5%
Median days on market
44 days
Homes sold (recent period)
26
For-sale inventory
14
Sale-to-list ratio
97.4%
Active listings
9
1-year forecast
+2.0%
New listings (monthly)
7

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$782/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$794/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,017/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,314/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,337/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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
20.0 : 1
Schools include
Sterlington Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, heat wave, lightning, strong wind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Very High · tornado: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
26
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 36% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
42.3%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Marion Pressure Treating (15.8 mi)
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
64.0°F
Average high
76.0°F
Average low
51.0°F
Annual precipitation
58.3 in
Annual snowfall
0.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
45
Days with Good air quality
227
Days with Moderate air quality
138
Highest AQI recorded (year)
80

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,872
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,060

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Poverty Point National Monument (41 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Cuba Farm Airport (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) (15 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
18
Hospitals include
SOUTH ARKANSAS REGIONAL HOSPITAL LLC, ASHLEY COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER, OCHSNER LSU HEALTH MONROE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 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)
-353 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1999
Housing built before 1970
11.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
48.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,383
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
71.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
59,709
Average weekly wage
$998
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
392

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

How it compares

ZIP 71280State medianUS median
Typical home value$235,358$189,522$288,527
Median sale price$264,841$225,000$325,000
Median days on market44 days74 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,383$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 typical home value in ZIP 71280?
$235,358.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 71280?
$264,841.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 71280?
Median days on market: 44 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 71280?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,017/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 71280?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, heat wave, lightning, strong wind, tornado.
Is ZIP 71280 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 71280. 26 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 71280?
Risk to homes is higher than 36% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 71280?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 71280?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 71280?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 71280 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 71280?
Good. Median AQI: 45. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 71280?
Regional Price Parity: 88.2 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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