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ZIP Code 71238

Ouachita, Louisiana

FIPS 71238

Juniper

ZIP Code 71238 is in the top 34% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 21% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 31th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$146,100

Lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

51

Lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,374

Median Age

46.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$146,100

Lower than 69%

Median Property Tax

$869

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.29

Higher than 79%

Median Rent

$935

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

12%

Recession Drop %

-0.82%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

92.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

34.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

63.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

92.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

56.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

58.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

51

Lower than 66%

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 71238: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 71238?
The median home value in ZIP Code 71238 is $146,100, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 71238?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 71238 is $869, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 71238 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 71238 cost about 4.29× the median household income, higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 71238?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 71238 is $935 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 71238?
ZIP Code 71238 averages 63.8°F year-round, summer highs near 92.4°F, winter lows around 34.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 71238 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 71238's FEMA National Risk Index score is 51 (lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado.

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