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ZIP Code 71430

Rapides, Louisiana

ZCTA 71430

Juniper

ZIP Code 71430 is in the lowest 38% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the lowest 23% nationally for median rent. And it sits in the lowest 36% nationally for median income.

Median Income

$63,636

Lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

2.83×

Lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

56.4

Lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 71430, in Rapides, Louisiana.

The basics

Total Population

2,757

Median Age

30.8

Population Density

22.54

Home values & property tax

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

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The FHFA repeat-sales index, which tracks resales of the same homes over time, does not cover this area.

Median Property Tax

$1,569

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.87%

Cost of living & affordability

Median Rent

$796

Lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

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The FHFA repeat-sales index, which tracks resales of the same homes over time, does not cover this area.

Home Price Growth, Past Year

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Data unavailable

Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

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Data unavailable

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

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Data unavailable

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

91.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

40.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

66.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

99.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

28.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

60

Annual Snowfall (in)

0

Flood & disaster risk

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

56.4

Lower than 62% 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 71430: frequently asked questions

How much is property tax in ZIP Code 71430?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 71430 is $1,569, an effective rate of 0.87% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 71430 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 71430 cost about 2.83× the median household income, lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 71430?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 71430 is $796 a month, lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How many people live in ZIP Code 71430?
ZIP Code 71430 has a population of 2,757, about 22.54 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 30.8.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 71430?
ZIP Code 71430 averages 66.9°F year-round, summer highs near 91.9°F, winter lows around 40.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Is ZIP Code 71430 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 71430's FEMA National Risk Index score is 56.4 (lower than 62% 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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