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ZIP Code 70503

Lafayette, Louisiana

FIPS 70503

Juniper

ZIP Code 70503 is in the top 22% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 13% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 75th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 70th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$341,300

Higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

23%

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

91.5

Higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

28,643

Median Age

38.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$341,300

Higher than 75%

Median Property Tax

$2,161

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.6

Higher than 67%

Median Rent

$1,150

Higher than 70%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

23%

Near median

Appreciation 1yr %

3.6%

Higher than 78%

Pandemic Gain %

20%

Recession Drop %

-1.1%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

90.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

43

Avg Temperature (°F)

68.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

80.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

18.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

64.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

0

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

91.5

Higher than 87%

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 70503: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 70503?
The median home value in ZIP Code 70503 is $341,300, higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 70503?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 70503 is $2,161, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 70503 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 70503 cost about 3.6× the median household income, higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 70503?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 70503 is $1,150 a month, higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 70503?
Home prices in ZIP Code 70503 have moved 23% over the past five years (3.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 70503?
ZIP Code 70503 averages 68.1°F year-round, summer highs near 90.9°F, winter lows around 43°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Is ZIP Code 70503 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 70503's FEMA National Risk Index score is 91.5 (higher than 87% 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 →