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ZIP Code 70086

St. James, Louisiana

FIPS 70086

Juniper

ZIP Code 70086 is in the bottom 16% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 17th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 27th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$96,400

Lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

89.6

Higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,793

Median Age

37.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$96,400

Lower than 83%

Median Property Tax

$688

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.7

Lower than 57%

Median Rent

$616

Lower than 73%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

90.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

43.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

68.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

79.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

16.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

67.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

89.6

Higher than 84%

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 70086: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 70086?
The median home value in ZIP Code 70086 is $96,400, lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 70086?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 70086 is $688, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 70086 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 70086 cost about 2.7× the median household income, lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 70086?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 70086 is $616 a month, lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 70086?
ZIP Code 70086 averages 68.2°F year-round, summer highs near 90.2°F, winter lows around 43.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 70086 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 70086's FEMA National Risk Index score is 89.6 (higher than 84% 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 →