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U.S. ZIP Code · LA70507

Lafayette Parish · Lafayette, LA

Typical home value

$215,245[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.5%
5-year / yr
+1.7%
10-year / yr
+1.1%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-24.2%
vs metro
+22.9%
vs state
+18.5%
ZIP 70507 location in LA
Location of ZIP 70507 in LA

Price history

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

The typical home in 70507 is worth $215,245 — 22.9% above the Lafayette, LA median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.5%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,717 a month — a 9.6% 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
$1,717[2]
Gross yield
9.6%[2]
Cap rate
5.7%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,172[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
20,096[3]
Median household income
$64,049[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+223[5]
Moved in
6,346
Moved out
6,123

Schools

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

Public schools
6
Elementary
3
Middle
1
High
1
  • Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy

    Other · Grades PK–12 · Lafayette Charter Foundation

    1,809 students

  • Carencro High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Lafayette Parish

    1,243 students

  • Evangeline Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Lafayette Parish

    642 students

  • Live Oak Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Lafayette Parish

    570 students

  • Ossun Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Lafayette Parish

    518 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 yield9.6%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)5.7%
Annual rent$20,603

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$1,088
Loan principal$172,196
Down payment$43,049
Total interest paid$219,627

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 ratio0.79
Monthly cost to own$1,365
Monthly rent$1,717

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
64th percentile[1]
Rental yield
88th percentile[2]
Property tax
86th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 70507?
The typical home in 70507 is worth $215,245, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 70507?
Home values in 70507 are up 1.5% over the past year, and up 1.7% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 70507?
A typical home in 70507 rents for about $1,717 a month, a gross rental yield of 9.6%.
What is the property tax rate in 70507?
The effective property tax rate in 70507 is 0.5% — roughly $1,172 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 70507?
ZIP code 70507 has a population of 20,096 and a median household income of $64,049.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Scott, LA

    Typical home
    $215,474
    Gross yield
  • Carencro, LA

    Typical home
    $212,831
    Gross yield
    7.0%
  • Duson, LA

    Typical home
    $221,387
    Gross yield
  • Lafayette, LA

    Typical home
    $208,999
    Gross yield
    8.1%
  • Maurice, LA

    Typical home
    $251,122
    Gross yield
  • Breaux Bridge, LA

    Typical home
    $178,935
    Gross yield
    9.1%

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