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U.S. ZIP Code · LA70438

Washington Parish

Typical home value

$180,080[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-0.6%
5-year / yr
+0.2%
10-year / yr
+3.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-36.6%
vs metro
vs state
≈ state median
ZIP 70438 location in LA
Location of ZIP 70438 in LA

Price history

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

The typical home in 70438 is worth $180,080. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.6%. 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
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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
0.3%[3]
Typical annual tax
$501[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
19,349[3]
Median household income
$52,864[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
7
Elementary
3
Middle
2
High
2
  • Thomas Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Washington Parish

    764 students

  • Pine School

    High · Grades 6–12 · Washington Parish

    758 students

  • Franklinton High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Washington Parish

    704 students

  • Franklinton Primary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–3 · Washington Parish

    633 students

  • Franklinton Elementary School

    Middle · Grades 4–6 · Washington Parish

    385 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$911
Loan principal$144,064
Down payment$36,016
Total interest paid$183,746

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$1,103
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
[2]
Property tax
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Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 70438?
The typical home in 70438 is worth $180,080, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 70438?
Home values in 70438 are down 0.6% over the past year, and up 0.2% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 70438?
The effective property tax rate in 70438 is 0.3% — roughly $501 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 70438?
ZIP code 70438 has a population of 19,349 and a median household income of $52,864.

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