← Back to Explorer

ZIP Code 70001

Jefferson, Louisiana

ZCTA 70001

Juniper

ZIP Code 70001 is in the highest 28% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the lowest 2% nationally for home price growth over five years. And it sits in the highest 16% nationally for home price against income.

Typical Home Valuemedian home value (ACS), re-priced to today on the FHFA index

$352,285

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median
Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

21%

Lower than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

81.6

Higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 70001, in Jefferson, Louisiana.

The basics

Total Population

38,950

Median Age

40.8

Population Density

6,014.17

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$1,825

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.54%

Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

5×

Higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Income

$67,923

Lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Rent

$1,132

Higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Year

3.5%

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median
Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

22%

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

8.8%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

90.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

48

Avg Temperature (°F)

70.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

85.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

5.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

68.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

0

Flood & disaster risk

Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

$0.02

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 70001: frequently asked questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP Code 70001?
The estimated median home value in ZIP Code 70001 today is $352,285, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 70001?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 70001 is $1,825, an effective rate of 0.54% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 70001 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 70001 cost about 5× the median household income, higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 70001?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 70001 is $1,132 a month, higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 70001?
Home prices in ZIP Code 70001 have moved 21% over the past five years (3.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
How many people live in ZIP Code 70001?
ZIP Code 70001 has a population of 38,950, about 6,014.17 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 40.8.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 70001?
ZIP Code 70001 averages 70.5°F year-round, summer highs near 90.9°F, winter lows around 48°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Is ZIP Code 70001 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 70001's FEMA National Risk Index score is 81.6 (higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is $0.02 per $1,000 of building value.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), EPA. Explore the map →

TermsPrivacyData disclaimer