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ZIP Code 70002

Jefferson, Louisiana

FIPS 70002

Juniper

ZIP Code 70002 is in the top 26% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 10% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the bottom 16% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the 79th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$381,800

Higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

20%

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

89.5

Higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

19,426

Median Age

38.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$381,800

Higher than 79%

Median Property Tax

$2,529

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.83

Higher than 90%

Median Rent

$1,175

Higher than 71%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

20%

Near median

Appreciation 1yr %

2.5%

Higher than 74%

Pandemic Gain %

22%

Recession Drop %

-12%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

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

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

89.5

Higher than 84%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.02

The full report

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

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 70002: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 70002?
The median home value in ZIP Code 70002 is $381,800, higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 70002?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 70002 is $2,529, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 70002 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 70002 cost about 5.83× the median household income, higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 70002?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 70002 is $1,175 a month, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 70002?
Home prices in ZIP Code 70002 have moved 20% over the past five years (2.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 70002?
ZIP Code 70002 averages 70.5°F year-round, summer highs near 90.9°F, winter lows around 48°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Is ZIP Code 70002 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 70002's FEMA National Risk Index score is 89.5 (higher than 84% 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, EPA. Explore the map →