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ZIP Code 70538

St. Mary, Louisiana

FIPS 70538

Juniper

ZIP Code 70538 is in the top 31% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 20% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 23th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 34th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$117,800

Lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

86.5

Higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

12,464

Median Age

40.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$117,800

Lower than 77%

Median Property Tax

$501

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.25

Lower than 69%

Median Rent

$733

Lower than 66%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

3.2%

Recession Drop %

0.48%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

89.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

45.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

68.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

50.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

9.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

65.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

0

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

86.5

Higher than 80%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.48

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 70538: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 70538?
The median home value in ZIP Code 70538 is $117,800, lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 70538?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 70538 is $501, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 70538 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 70538 cost about 2.25× the median household income, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 70538?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 70538 is $733 a month, lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 70538?
ZIP Code 70538 averages 68.8°F year-round, summer highs near 89.5°F, winter lows around 45.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Is ZIP Code 70538 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 70538's FEMA National Risk Index score is 86.5 (higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.48 per $1,000 of building value.

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