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ZIP Code 71301

Rapides, Louisiana

FIPS 71301

Juniper

ZIP Code 71301 is in the top 26% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 30% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 30% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 36th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$160,800

Lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

15%

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

43

Lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

17,035

Median Age

40

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$160,800

Lower than 64%

Median Property Tax

$543

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.73

Higher than 70%

Median Rent

$927

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

15%

Near median

Appreciation 1yr %

1.3%

Higher than 70%

Pandemic Gain %

14%

Recession Drop %

-4.9%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

91.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

40.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

66.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

96.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

34.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

57.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

43

Lower than 74%

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 71301: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 71301?
The median home value in ZIP Code 71301 is $160,800, lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 71301?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 71301 is $543, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 71301 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 71301 cost about 3.73× the median household income, higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 71301?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 71301 is $927 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 71301?
Home prices in ZIP Code 71301 have moved 15% over the past five years (1.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 71301?
ZIP Code 71301 averages 66.8°F year-round, summer highs near 91.7°F, winter lows around 40.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 71301 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 71301's FEMA National Risk Index score is 43 (lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane.

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