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ZIP Code 70438

Washington, Louisiana

FIPS 70438

Juniper

ZIP Code 70438 is in the top 3% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 21% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 39th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 40% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$168,400

Lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

38%

Higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

85.8

Higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

19,349

Median Age

42.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$168,400

Lower than 61%

Median Property Tax

$470

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.19

Higher than 57%

Median Rent

$824

Lower than 57%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

38%

Higher than 60%

Appreciation 1yr %

14%

Higher than 97%

Pandemic Gain %

29%

Recession Drop %

-10%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

91.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

40.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

67.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

88.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

28.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

69.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

85.8

Higher than 79%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0

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 70438: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 70438?
The median home value in ZIP Code 70438 is $168,400, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 70438?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 70438 is $470, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 70438 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 70438 cost about 3.19× the median household income, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 70438?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 70438 is $824 a month, lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 70438?
Home prices in ZIP Code 70438 have moved 38% over the past five years (14% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 70438?
ZIP Code 70438 averages 67.3°F year-round, summer highs near 91.6°F, winter lows around 40.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 70438 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 70438's FEMA National Risk Index score is 85.8 (higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

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