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ZIP Code 70053

Jefferson, Louisiana

FIPS 70053

Juniper

ZIP Code 70053 is in the top 8% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 9% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 64th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the bottom 39% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$241,300

Higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

15%

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

73.5

Higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

16,621

Median Age

37.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$241,300

Higher than 59%

Median Property Tax

$1,404

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

6.04

Higher than 91%

Median Rent

$1,060

Higher than 64%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

15%

Near median

Appreciation 1yr %

8.3%

Higher than 92%

Pandemic Gain %

22%

Recession Drop %

-6.3%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

91.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

47.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

70.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

90

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

6.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

63.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

0

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

73.5

Higher than 61%

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 70053: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 70053?
The median home value in ZIP Code 70053 is $241,300, higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 70053?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 70053 is $1,404, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 70053 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 70053 cost about 6.04× the median household income, higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 70053?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 70053 is $1,060 a month, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 70053?
Home prices in ZIP Code 70053 have moved 15% over the past five years (8.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 70053?
ZIP Code 70053 averages 70.3°F year-round, summer highs near 91.2°F, winter lows around 47.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Is ZIP Code 70053 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 70053's FEMA National Risk Index score is 73.5 (higher than 61% 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 →