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U.S. ZIP Code · LA70047

St. Charles Parish · New Orleans-Metairie, LA

Typical home value

$298,855[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.1%
5-year / yr
+2.3%
10-year / yr
+3.5%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+5.2%
vs metro
+30.1%
vs state
+64.5%
ZIP 70047 location in LA
Location of ZIP 70047 in LA

Price history

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

The typical home in 70047 is worth $298,855 — 30.1% above the New Orleans-Metairie, LA median. Over the past year, values have risen 2.1%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,400 a month — a 5.6% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.6%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,400[2]
Gross yield
5.6%[2]
Cap rate
3.4%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,901[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
13,220[3]
Median household income
$87,333[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
-203[5]
Moved in
1,121
Moved out
1,324

Schools

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

Public schools
4
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
1
  • Destrehan High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · St. Charles Parish

    1,497 students

  • Harry M. Hurst Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · St. Charles Parish

    732 students

  • New Sarpy Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–2 · St. Charles Parish

    425 students

  • Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades 3–5 · St. Charles Parish

    406 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 yield5.6%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.4%
Annual rent$16,800

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$1,511
Loan principal$239,084
Down payment$59,771
Total interest paid$304,939

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 ratio1.37
Monthly cost to own$1,920
Monthly rent$1,400

Renting 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
96th percentile[1]
Rental yield
20th percentile[2]
Property tax
65th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 70047?
The typical home in 70047 is worth $298,855, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 70047?
Home values in 70047 are up 2.1% over the past year, and up 2.3% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 70047?
A typical home in 70047 rents for about $1,400 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.6%.
What is the property tax rate in 70047?
The effective property tax rate in 70047 is 0.6% — roughly $1,901 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 70047?
ZIP code 70047 has a population of 13,220 and a median household income of $87,333.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Paulina CDP, LA

    Typical home
    $303,020
    Gross yield
  • New Orleans, LA

    Typical home
    $294,399
    Gross yield
    6.5%
  • New Orleans, LA

    Typical home
    $293,356
    Gross yield
    7.3%
  • New Orleans, LA

    Typical home
    $306,608
    Gross yield
    6.2%
  • Luling CDP, LA

    Typical home
    $288,118
    Gross yield
  • Kenner, LA

    Typical home
    $285,143
    Gross yield
    7.4%

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