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ZIP Code 70342

St. Mary, Louisiana

FIPS 70342

Juniper

ZIP Code 70342 is in the top 39% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 21% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the bottom 24% nationally for price-to-income ratio. And it sits in the 24th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$212,400

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

16%

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

86

Higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

4,607

Median Age

34.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$212,400

Near median

Median Property Tax

$724

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.12

Higher than 76%

Median Rent

$493

Lower than 76%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

16%

Near median

Appreciation 1yr %

-2.4%

Higher than 61%

Pandemic Gain %

15%

Recession Drop %

4.8%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

89.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

47.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

70.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

52.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

7

Annual Precipitation (in)

58.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

0

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

86

Higher than 79%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.04

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 70342: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 70342?
The median home value in ZIP Code 70342 is $212,400, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 70342?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 70342 is $724, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 70342 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 70342 cost about 4.12× the median household income, higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 70342?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 70342 is $493 a month, lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 70342?
Home prices in ZIP Code 70342 have moved 16% over the past five years (-2.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 70342?
ZIP Code 70342 averages 70.1°F year-round, summer highs near 89.9°F, winter lows around 47.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Is ZIP Code 70342 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 70342's FEMA National Risk Index score is 86 (higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.04 per $1,000 of building value.

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