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U.S. ZIP Code · LA70426

Washington Parish

Typical home value

$141,662[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-3.3%
5-year / yr
-2.7%
10-year / yr

Relative price

vs U.S.
-50.1%
vs metro
vs state
-22.0%
ZIP 70426 location in LA
Location of ZIP 70426 in LA

Price history

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

The typical home in 70426 is worth $141,662. Over the past year, values have fallen 3.3%. The effective property tax rate is 0.2%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
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Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
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#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.2%[3]
Typical annual tax
$228[3]

#Climate risk

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

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively High
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively High
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
6,090[3]
Median household income
$29,821[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
-9[5]
Moved in
759
Moved out
768

Schools

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

Public schools
1
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
0
  • Wesley Ray Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Washington Parish

    266 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 yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

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$716
Loan principal$113,329
Down payment$28,332
Total interest paid$144,545

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 ratio
Monthly cost to own$853
Monthly rent

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
[1]
Rental yield
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Property tax
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Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 70426?
The typical home in 70426 is worth $141,662, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 70426?
Home values in 70426 are down 3.3% over the past year, and down 2.7% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 70426?
The effective property tax rate in 70426 is 0.2% — roughly $228 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 70426?
ZIP code 70426 has a population of 6,090 and a median household income of $29,821.

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