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U.S. ZIP Code · LA70043

St. Bernard Parish · New Orleans-Metairie, LA

Typical home value

$211,513[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-1.3%
5-year / yr
-0.3%
10-year / yr
+2.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-25.5%
vs metro
-7.9%
vs state
+16.4%
ZIP 70043 location in LA
Location of ZIP 70043 in LA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 70043 is worth $211,513 — 7.9% below the New Orleans-Metairie, LA median. Over the past year, values have fallen 1.3%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,503 a month — a 8.5% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.3%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,503[2]
Gross yield
8.5%[2]
Cap rate
5.1%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.3%[3]
Typical annual tax
$687[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for St. Bernard Parish. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Very Low
Coastal flood
Relatively Moderate
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively High
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
22,638[3]
Median household income
$55,068[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of St. Bernard Parish over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-60[5]
Moved in
1,052
Moved out
1,112

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
6
Elementary
3
Middle
1
High
2
  • Chalmette High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · St. Bernard Parish

    2,317 students

  • Lacoste Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · St. Bernard Parish

    711 students

  • Arlene Meraux Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · St. Bernard Parish

    624 students

  • Andrew Jackson Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · St. Bernard Parish

    607 students

  • Chalmette Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · St. Bernard Parish

    485 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield8.5%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)5.1%
Annual rent$18,037

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,070
Loan principal$169,210
Down payment$42,303
Total interest paid$215,818

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio0.87
Monthly cost to own$1,302
Monthly rent$1,503

Owning is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
68th percentile[1]
Rental yield
77th percentile[2]
Property tax
14th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 70043?
The typical home in 70043 is worth $211,513, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 70043?
Home values in 70043 are down 1.3% over the past year, and down 0.3% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 70043?
A typical home in 70043 rents for about $1,503 a month, a gross rental yield of 8.5%.
What is the property tax rate in 70043?
The effective property tax rate in 70043 is 0.3% — roughly $687 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 70043?
ZIP code 70043 has a population of 22,638 and a median household income of $55,068.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Boutte CDP, LA

    Typical home
    $210,988
    Gross yield
  • Laplace CDP, LA

    Typical home
    $210,760
    Gross yield
    10.1%
  • Norco CDP, LA

    Typical home
    $212,470
    Gross yield
  • Paradis CDP, LA

    Typical home
    $210,306
    Gross yield
  • New Orleans, LA

    Typical home
    $213,074
    Gross yield
    7.8%
  • Jean Lafitte, LA

    Typical home
    $205,159
    Gross yield

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