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ZIP Code 70005

Jefferson, Louisiana

ZCTA 70005

Juniper

ZIP Code 70005 is in the highest 33% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the lowest 3% nationally for home price growth over five years. And it sits in the highest 18% nationally for home price against income.

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

$447,564

Higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

23%

Lower than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

78.3

Higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 70005, in Jefferson, Louisiana.

The basics

Total Population

24,088

Median Age

44.7

Population Density

5,875.56

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$2,520

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.59%

Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

4.82×

Higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Income

$89,194

Higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Rent

$1,178

Higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Year

4.1%

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

23%

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

9.3%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

93.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

48.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

71.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

105.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

3.7

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 70005: frequently asked questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP Code 70005?
The estimated median home value in ZIP Code 70005 today is $447,564, higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 70005?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 70005 is $2,520, an effective rate of 0.59% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 70005 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 70005 cost about 4.82× the median household income, higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 70005?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 70005 is $1,178 a month, higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 70005?
Home prices in ZIP Code 70005 have moved 23% over the past five years (4.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
How many people live in ZIP Code 70005?
ZIP Code 70005 has a population of 24,088, about 5,875.56 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 44.7.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 70005?
ZIP Code 70005 averages 71.8°F year-round, summer highs near 93.5°F, winter lows around 48.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Is ZIP Code 70005 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 70005's FEMA National Risk Index score is 78.3 (higher than 67% 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 →

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