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U.S. ZIP Code · LA70068

St. John the Baptist Parish · New Orleans-Metairie, LA

Typical home value

$210,760[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-3.9%
5-year / yr
-2.4%
10-year / yr
+1.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-25.8%
vs metro
-8.3%
vs state
+16.0%
ZIP 70068 location in LA
Location of ZIP 70068 in LA

Price history

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

The typical home in 70068 is worth $210,760 — 8.3% below the New Orleans-Metairie, LA median. Over the past year, values have fallen 3.9%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,774 a month — a 10.1% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.5%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,774[2]
Gross yield
10.1%[2]
Cap rate
6.1%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$993[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
32,720[3]
Median household income
$68,459[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
-111[5]
Moved in
1,117
Moved out
1,228

Schools

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

Public schools
5
Elementary
4
Middle
1
High
0
  • Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · St. John the Baptist Parish

    802 students

  • LaPlace Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · St. John the Baptist Parish

    781 students

  • Emily C. Watkins Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · St. John the Baptist Parish

    529 students

  • John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · St. John the Baptist Parish

    421 students

  • East St. John Preparatory Academy

    Middle · Grades 5–8 · St. John the Baptist Parish

    355 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 yield10.1%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)6.1%
Annual rent$21,287

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$1,066
Loan principal$168,608
Down payment$42,152
Total interest paid$215,050

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 ratio0.75
Monthly cost to own$1,324
Monthly rent$1,774

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
35th percentile[1]
Rental yield
90th percentile[2]
Property tax
37th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 70068?
The typical home in 70068 is worth $210,760, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 70068?
Home values in 70068 are down 3.9% over the past year, and down 2.4% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 70068?
A typical home in 70068 rents for about $1,774 a month, a gross rental yield of 10.1%.
What is the property tax rate in 70068?
The effective property tax rate in 70068 is 0.5% — roughly $993 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 70068?
ZIP code 70068 has a population of 32,720 and a median household income of $68,459.

#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
  • Paradis CDP, LA

    Typical home
    $210,306
    Gross yield
  • Chalmette CDP, LA

    Typical home
    $211,513
    Gross yield
    8.5%
  • Norco CDP, LA

    Typical home
    $212,470
    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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