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Zcta 70706, LA

Zcta 70706, LA.

Population: 21,833 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Zcta 70706, LA is $269,961 — up 4.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $257,450 after a median 50 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,723/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hurricane, inland flooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$269,961

Typical home value

+4.1%

1-year change

50

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$269,961
1-year appreciation
+4.1%
3-year appreciation
+6.3%
5-year appreciation
+15.2%
10-year appreciation
+41.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$269,961
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
$257,450
Median list price
$262,450
Median price per sqft
$158
1-year sale-price change
+4.2%
Median days on market
50 days
Homes sold (recent period)
92
For-sale inventory
120
Sale-to-list ratio
99.3%
Active listings
103
1-year forecast
+1.2%
Days to pending
59 days
New listings (monthly)
28

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,723/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$992/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,014/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,149/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,456/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,842/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
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.0 : 1
Schools include
Live Oak Elementary School, Live Oak Middle School, North Live Oak Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, inland flooding, lightning, tornado, coastal flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
1,127
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 42% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
67.2%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Combustion, Inc. (6.6 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)

Annual precipitation
60.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°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
225
Days with Moderate air quality
138
Highest AQI recorded (year)
90

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
31,309
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
30,149

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
29
Nearest airport
Rebel Field (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) (15 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
35
Hospitals include
NORTH OAKS MEDICAL CENTER, CYPRESS POINTE SURGICAL HOSPITAL, UNIVERSAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 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)
+817 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2001
Housing built before 1970
5.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
52.0%
Median annual property tax
$1,349
Mean commute to work
35 min
Households with broadband internet
83.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
24,924
Average weekly wage
$922
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
655

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

How it compares

Zcta 70706State medianUS median
Typical home value$269,961$189,522$288,527
Median sale price$257,450$225,000$325,000
Median days on market50 days74 days51 days
Typical rent$1,723/mo$1,462/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,349$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 Zcta 70706, LA?
$269,961.
What is the median sale price in Zcta 70706, LA?
$257,450.
How long do homes take to sell in Zcta 70706, LA?
Median days on market: 50 days.
What is typical rent in Zcta 70706, LA?
Typical rent: $1,723/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Zcta 70706, LA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, inland flooding, lightning, tornado, coastal flooding.
Is Zcta 70706, LA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Zcta 70706, LA. 1,127 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 Zcta 70706, LA?
Risk to homes is higher than 42% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Zcta 70706, LA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Zcta 70706, LA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Zcta 70706, LA?
3 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Zcta 70706, LA walkable?
Walkability index: 6.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Zcta 70706, LA?
Good. Median AQI: 45. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Zcta 70706, LA?
Regional Price Parity: 88.2 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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