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ZIP Code 70817

East Baton Rouge, Louisiana

FIPS 70817

Juniper

ZIP Code 70817 is in the top 25% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 31% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 81th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 69th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$293,600

Higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

28%

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

79.2

Higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

33,482

Median Age

40

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$293,600

Higher than 69%

Median Property Tax

$1,898

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.86

Near median

Median Rent

$1,426

Higher than 81%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

28%

Near median

Appreciation 1yr %

2.8%

Higher than 75%

Pandemic Gain %

27%

Recession Drop %

-2.5%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

90.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

42.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

67.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

88.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

19.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

64.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

79.2

Higher than 69%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.01

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 70817: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 70817?
The median home value in ZIP Code 70817 is $293,600, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 70817?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 70817 is $1,898, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 70817 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 70817 cost about 2.86× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 70817?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 70817 is $1,426 a month, higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 70817?
Home prices in ZIP Code 70817 have moved 28% over the past five years (2.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 70817?
ZIP Code 70817 averages 67.3°F year-round, summer highs near 90.2°F, winter lows around 42.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 70817 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 70817's FEMA National Risk Index score is 79.2 (higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.01 per $1,000 of building value.

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