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ZIP Code 70040

Plaquemines, Louisiana

FIPS 70040

Juniper

ZIP Code 70040 is in the top 23% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 34% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 36th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$159,100

Lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

76.9

Higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,056

Median Age

50.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$159,100

Lower than 64%

Median Property Tax

$563

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.9

Lower than 77%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Recession Drop %

-11%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

89.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

44.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

68.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

64.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

10.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

63.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

0

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

76.9

Higher than 66%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

1.15

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 70040: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 70040?
The median home value in ZIP Code 70040 is $159,100, lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 70040?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 70040 is $563, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 70040 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 70040 cost about 1.9× the median household income, lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 70040?
ZIP Code 70040 averages 68.2°F year-round, summer highs near 89.4°F, winter lows around 44.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Is ZIP Code 70040 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 70040's FEMA National Risk Index score is 76.9 (higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 1.15 per $1,000 of building value.

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