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ZIP Code 71485

Rapides, Louisiana

FIPS 71485

Juniper

ZIP Code 71485 is in the top 29% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 31% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 70th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$303,600

Higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

25%

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

65.6

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

2,890

Median Age

32.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$303,600

Higher than 70%

Median Property Tax

$1,757

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.7

Higher than 69%

Median Rent

$835

Lower than 56%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

25%

Near median

Appreciation 1yr %

1.7%

Higher than 71%

Pandemic Gain %

29%

Recession Drop %

0.05%

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

65.6

Near median

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 71485: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 71485?
The median home value in ZIP Code 71485 is $303,600, higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 71485?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 71485 is $1,757, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 71485 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 71485 cost about 3.7× the median household income, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 71485?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 71485 is $835 a month, lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 71485?
Home prices in ZIP Code 71485 have moved 25% over the past five years (1.7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 71485?
ZIP Code 71485 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 71485 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 71485's FEMA National Risk Index score is 65.6 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →