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ZIP Code 71424

Rapides, Louisiana

FIPS 71424

Juniper

ZIP Code 71424 is in the top 26% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 22th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 34% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$115,300

Lower than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

51.8

Lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,439

Median Age

33

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$115,300

Lower than 78%

Median Property Tax

$4,147

Effective Tax Rate

4%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.05

Lower than 74%

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)

64.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

51.8

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 71424: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 71424?
The median home value in ZIP Code 71424 is $115,300, lower than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 71424?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 71424 is $4,147, an effective rate of 4% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 71424 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 71424 cost about 2.05× the median household income, lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 71424?
ZIP Code 71424 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 0.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 71424 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 71424's FEMA National Risk Index score is 51.8 (lower than 66% 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 →