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ZIP Code 71303

Rapides, Louisiana

FIPS 71303

Juniper

ZIP Code 71303 is in the top 21% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 32% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 69th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 35% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$244,200

Higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

23%

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

52.1

Lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

25,138

Median Age

36.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$244,200

Higher than 60%

Median Property Tax

$1,505

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.64

Higher than 68%

Median Rent

$1,141

Higher than 69%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

23%

Near median

Appreciation 1yr %

3.7%

Higher than 79%

Pandemic Gain %

20%

Recession Drop %

-0.63%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

92.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

40.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

66.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

103.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

27.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

57.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.4

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

52.1

Lower than 65%

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 71303: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 71303?
The median home value in ZIP Code 71303 is $244,200, higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 71303?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 71303 is $1,505, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 71303 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 71303 cost about 3.64× the median household income, higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 71303?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 71303 is $1,141 a month, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 71303?
Home prices in ZIP Code 71303 have moved 23% over the past five years (3.7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 71303?
ZIP Code 71303 averages 66.9°F year-round, summer highs near 92.2°F, winter lows around 40.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.4 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 71303 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 71303's FEMA National Risk Index score is 52.1 (lower than 65% 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 →