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ZIP Code 70778

Ascension, Louisiana

FIPS 70778

Juniper

ZIP Code 70778 is in the top 37% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 2% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 78th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 62th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$253,000

Higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

28%

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

98.7

Higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,742

Median Age

39.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$253,000

Higher than 62%

Median Property Tax

$1,135

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.48

Lower than 63%

Median Rent

$1,344

Higher than 78%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

28%

Near median

Pandemic Gain %

20%

Recession Drop %

-1.2%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

90.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

43.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

68.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

79.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

16.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

61.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

98.7

Higher than 98%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.13

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 70778: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 70778?
The median home value in ZIP Code 70778 is $253,000, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 70778?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 70778 is $1,135, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 70778 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 70778 cost about 2.48× the median household income, lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 70778?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 70778 is $1,344 a month, higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 70778?
Home prices in ZIP Code 70778 have moved 28% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 70778?
ZIP Code 70778 averages 68.2°F year-round, summer highs near 90.2°F, winter lows around 43.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 70778 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 70778's FEMA National Risk Index score is 98.7 (higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.13 per $1,000 of building value.

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