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ZIP Code 71303

Rapides, Louisiana

ZCTA 71303

Juniper

ZIP Code 71303 is in the lowest 31% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the lowest 3% nationally for home price growth over five years. And it sits in the lowest 31% nationally for typical home value.

Typical Home Valuemedian home value (ACS), re-priced to today on the FHFA index

$262,104

Lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

23%

Lower than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

49.7

Lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 71303, in Rapides, Louisiana.

The basics

Total Population

25,138

Median Age

36.8

Population Density

396.31

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$1,505

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.62%

Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

3.64×

Higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Income

$67,156

Lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Rent

$1,141

Higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Year

3.7%

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median
Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

20%

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

0.63%

Climate & weather

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

FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

49.7

Lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 71303: frequently asked questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP Code 71303?
The estimated median home value in ZIP Code 71303 today is $262,104, lower than 69% 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 0.62% 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 64% 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 60% 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.
How many people live in ZIP Code 71303?
ZIP Code 71303 has a population of 25,138, about 396.31 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 36.8.
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 49.7 (lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding.

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

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