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ZIP Code 71241

Union, Louisiana

FIPS 71241

Juniper

ZIP Code 71241 is in the top 5% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 34% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 27th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 36% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$128,900

Lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

42%

Higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

76.9

Higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

8,485

Median Age

51

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$128,900

Lower than 73%

Median Property Tax

$698

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.92

Near median

Median Rent

$766

Lower than 63%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

42%

Higher than 64%

Appreciation 1yr %

11%

Higher than 95%

Pandemic Gain %

23%

Recession Drop %

0.68%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

91.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

37.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

64.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

81.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

38.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

58.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

1.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

76.9

Higher 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 71241: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 71241?
The median home value in ZIP Code 71241 is $128,900, lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 71241?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 71241 is $698, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 71241 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 71241 cost about 2.92× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 71241?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 71241 is $766 a month, lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 71241?
Home prices in ZIP Code 71241 have moved 42% over the past five years (11% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 71241?
ZIP Code 71241 averages 64.9°F year-round, summer highs near 91.5°F, winter lows around 37.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 1.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 71241 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 71241's FEMA National Risk Index score is 76.9 (higher 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 →