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ZIP Code 70520

Lafayette, Louisiana

FIPS 70520

Juniper

ZIP Code 70520 is in the top 32% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 23% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 65th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the bottom 39% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$207,500

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

26%

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

84.7

Higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

20,390

Median Age

38.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$207,500

Near median

Median Property Tax

$937

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.32

Higher than 61%

Median Rent

$1,085

Higher than 65%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

26%

Near median

Appreciation 1yr %

0.82%

Higher than 68%

Pandemic Gain %

31%

Recession Drop %

-5.8%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

91.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

43.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

68.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

93

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

18.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

64.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

0

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

84.7

Higher than 77%

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 70520: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 70520?
The median home value in ZIP Code 70520 is $207,500, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 70520?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 70520 is $937, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 70520 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 70520 cost about 3.32× the median household income, higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 70520?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 70520 is $1,085 a month, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 70520?
Home prices in ZIP Code 70520 have moved 26% over the past five years (0.82% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 70520?
ZIP Code 70520 averages 68.3°F year-round, summer highs near 91.3°F, winter lows around 43.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Is ZIP Code 70520 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 70520's FEMA National Risk Index score is 84.7 (higher than 77% 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 →