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ZIP Code 70609

Calcasieu, Louisiana

ZCTA 70609

Juniper

ZIP Code 70609 is in the highest 3% nationally for FEMA risk score.

FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

97.9

Higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 70609, in Calcasieu, Louisiana.

The basics

Total Population

357

Median Age

19.7

Population Density

39,738.08

Home values & property tax

Typical Home Valuemedian home value (ACS), re-priced to today on the FHFA index

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Too few households here for the Census to publish a reliable estimate — this area has about 357 residents.

Median Property Tax

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Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

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Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

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Too few households here for the Census to publish a reliable estimate — this area has about 357 residents.

Median Rent

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Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

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Too few households here for the Census to publish a reliable estimate — this area has about 357 residents.

Home Price Growth, Past Year

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Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

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2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

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Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

91.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

45.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

69.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

88.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

10.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

65.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

0

Flood & disaster risk

Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

$0.02

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 70609: frequently asked questions

How many people live in ZIP Code 70609?
ZIP Code 70609 has a population of 357, about 39,738.08 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 19.7.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 70609?
ZIP Code 70609 averages 69.7°F year-round, summer highs near 91.9°F, winter lows around 45.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Is ZIP Code 70609 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 70609's FEMA National Risk Index score is 97.9 (higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is $0.02 per $1,000 of building value.

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

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