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U.S. ZIP Code · LA70512

St. Landry Parish

Typical home value

$168,081[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-0.7%
5-year / yr
-0.6%
10-year / yr
+0.6%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-40.8%
vs metro
vs state
-7.5%
ZIP 70512 location in LA
Location of ZIP 70512 in LA

Price history

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

The typical home in 70512 is worth $168,081. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.7%. 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
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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
$470[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
10,740[3]
Median household income
$47,313[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
-222[5]
Moved in
1,651
Moved out
1,873

Schools

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

Public schools
2
Elementary
0
Middle
1
High
1
  • Beau Chene High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · St. Landry Parish

    863 students

  • Arnaudville Middle School

    Middle · Grades 5–8 · St. Landry Parish

    185 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$850
Loan principal$134,465
Down payment$33,616
Total interest paid$171,503

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$1,029
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
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Rental yield
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Property tax
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Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 70512?
The typical home in 70512 is worth $168,081, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 70512?
Home values in 70512 are down 0.7% over the past year, and down 0.6% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 70512?
The effective property tax rate in 70512 is 0.3% — roughly $470 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 70512?
ZIP code 70512 has a population of 10,740 and a median household income of $47,313.

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