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ZIP Code 70052

St. James, Louisiana

FIPS 70052

Juniper

ZIP Code 70052 is in the top 6% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 11% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 74th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$221,700

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

26%

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

92.4

Higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,171

Median Age

39.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$221,700

Near median

Median Property Tax

$1,535

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.29

Higher than 60%

Median Rent

$1,236

Higher than 74%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

26%

Near median

Appreciation 1yr %

9.4%

Higher than 94%

Pandemic Gain %

27%

Recession Drop %

-8.5%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

90.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

45

Avg Temperature (°F)

69.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

78.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

12.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

64.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

0

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

92.4

Higher than 89%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.17

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 70052: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 70052?
The median home value in ZIP Code 70052 is $221,700, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 70052?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 70052 is $1,535, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 70052 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 70052 cost about 3.29× the median household income, higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 70052?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 70052 is $1,236 a month, higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 70052?
Home prices in ZIP Code 70052 have moved 26% over the past five years (9.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 70052?
ZIP Code 70052 averages 69.1°F year-round, summer highs near 90.9°F, winter lows around 45°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Is ZIP Code 70052 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 70052's FEMA National Risk Index score is 92.4 (higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.17 per $1,000 of building value.

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