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ZIP Code 70506

Lafayette, Louisiana

FIPS 70506

Juniper

ZIP Code 70506 is in the top 38% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 27% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the bottom 29% nationally for price-to-income ratio. And it sits in the 62th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$218,000

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

19%

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

81.9

Higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

42,318

Median Age

34

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$218,000

Near median

Median Property Tax

$1,116

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.8

Higher than 71%

Median Rent

$1,042

Higher than 62%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

19%

Near median

Appreciation 1yr %

-1.9%

Higher than 62%

Pandemic Gain %

22%

Recession Drop %

-5%

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

81.9

Higher than 73%

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 70506: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 70506?
The median home value in ZIP Code 70506 is $218,000, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 70506?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 70506 is $1,116, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 70506 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 70506 cost about 3.8× the median household income, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 70506?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 70506 is $1,042 a month, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 70506?
Home prices in ZIP Code 70506 have moved 19% over the past five years (-1.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 70506?
ZIP Code 70506 averages 68.1°F year-round, summer highs near 90.9°F, winter lows around 43°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Is ZIP Code 70506 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 70506's FEMA National Risk Index score is 81.9 (higher than 73% 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 →