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ZIP Code 70126

Orleans, Louisiana

FIPS 70126

Juniper

ZIP Code 70126 is in the top 8% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 18% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 67th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$191,600

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

21%

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

70.5

Higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

27,047

Median Age

38.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$191,600

Near median

Median Property Tax

$1,119

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.59

Higher than 82%

Median Rent

$1,103

Higher than 67%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

21%

Near median

Appreciation 1yr %

8.1%

Higher than 92%

Pandemic Gain %

19%

Recession Drop %

-8.1%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

90.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

49.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

70.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

85.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

2.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

60.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

70.5

Higher than 57%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.01

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 70126: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 70126?
The median home value in ZIP Code 70126 is $191,600, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 70126?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 70126 is $1,119, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 70126 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 70126 cost about 4.59× the median household income, higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 70126?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 70126 is $1,103 a month, higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 70126?
Home prices in ZIP Code 70126 have moved 21% over the past five years (8.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 70126?
ZIP Code 70126 averages 70.8°F year-round, summer highs near 90.3°F, winter lows around 49.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 70126 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 70126's FEMA National Risk Index score is 70.5 (higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.01 per $1,000 of building value.

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