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ZIP Code 70072

Jefferson, Louisiana

FIPS 70072

Juniper

ZIP Code 70072 is in the top 17% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 22% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 69th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the bottom 34% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$193,600

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

26%

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

85.6

Higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

55,693

Median Age

40.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$193,600

Near median

Median Property Tax

$869

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.53

Higher than 66%

Median Rent

$1,138

Higher than 69%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

26%

Near median

Appreciation 1yr %

4.8%

Higher than 83%

Pandemic Gain %

35%

Recession Drop %

-12%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

89.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

45.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

68.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

79.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

11.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

66.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

0

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

85.6

Higher than 78%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.03

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 70072: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 70072?
The median home value in ZIP Code 70072 is $193,600, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 70072?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 70072 is $869, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 70072 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 70072 cost about 3.53× the median household income, higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 70072?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 70072 is $1,138 a month, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 70072?
Home prices in ZIP Code 70072 have moved 26% over the past five years (4.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 70072?
ZIP Code 70072 averages 68.4°F year-round, summer highs near 89.3°F, winter lows around 45.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Is ZIP Code 70072 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 70072's FEMA National Risk Index score is 85.6 (higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.03 per $1,000 of building value.

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