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U.S. ZIP Code · LA70121

Jefferson Parish · New Orleans-Metairie, LA

Typical home value

$263,065[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-2.2%
5-year / yr
-4.7%
10-year / yr
-0.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-7.4%
vs metro
+14.5%
vs state
+44.8%
ZIP 70121 location in LA
Location of ZIP 70121 in LA

Price history

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

The typical home in 70121 is worth $263,065 — 14.5% above the New Orleans-Metairie, LA median. Over the past year, values have fallen 2.2%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,833 a month — a 8.4% 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
$1,833[2]
Gross yield
8.4%[2]
Cap rate
5.0%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,363[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
10,558[3]
Median household income
$59,562[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
-2,025[5]
Moved in
8,798
Moved out
10,823

Schools

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

Public schools
5
Elementary
2
Middle
0
High
3
  • Riverdale High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Jefferson Parish

    1,325 students

  • Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Jefferson Parish

    776 students

  • Jefferson School

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Jefferson Parish

    659 students

  • JCFA-East

    High · Grades 9–12 · JCFA-East

    210 students

  • Jefferson Virtual High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Jefferson Parish

    122 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 yield8.4%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)5.0%
Annual rent$22,000

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$1,330
Loan principal$210,452
Down payment$52,613
Total interest paid$268,420

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 ratio0.91
Monthly cost to own$1,663
Monthly rent$1,833

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
12th percentile[1]
Rental yield
70th percentile[2]
Property tax
44th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 70121?
The typical home in 70121 is worth $263,065, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 70121?
Home values in 70121 are down 2.2% over the past year, and down 4.7% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 70121?
A typical home in 70121 rents for about $1,833 a month, a gross rental yield of 8.4%.
What is the property tax rate in 70121?
The effective property tax rate in 70121 is 0.5% — roughly $1,363 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 70121?
ZIP code 70121 has a population of 10,558 and a median household income of $59,562.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Hahnville CDP, LA

    Typical home
    $266,762
    Gross yield
  • Terrytown CDP, LA

    Typical home
    $256,593
    Gross yield
    6.3%
  • Grand Isle, LA

    Typical home
    $269,735
    Gross yield
  • Metairie CDP, LA

    Typical home
    $277,047
    Gross yield
    7.1%
  • Kenner, LA

    Typical home
    $285,143
    Gross yield
    7.4%
  • Kenner, LA

    Typical home
    $238,071
    Gross yield

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