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ZIP Code 70071

St. James, Louisiana

FIPS 70071

Juniper

ZIP Code 70071 is in the bottom 16% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 88th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the bottom 31% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$222,100

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

89.5

Higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,018

Median Age

50.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$222,100

Near median

Median Property Tax

$1,185

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.67

Higher than 69%

Median Rent

$1,712

Higher than 88%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

29%

Recession Drop %

-15%

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

89.5

Higher than 84%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.07

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 70071: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 70071?
The median home value in ZIP Code 70071 is $222,100, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 70071?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 70071 is $1,185, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 70071 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 70071 cost about 3.67× the median household income, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 70071?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 70071 is $1,712 a month, higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 70071?
ZIP Code 70071 averages 69.1°F year-round, summer highs near 90.9°F, winter lows around 45°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Is ZIP Code 70071 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 70071'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 0.07 per $1,000 of building value.

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