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U.S. ZIP Code · LA70726

Livingston Parish · Baton Rouge, LA

Typical home value

$252,532[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+3.3%
5-year / yr
+4.0%
10-year / yr
+3.6%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-11.1%
vs metro
+4.9%
vs state
+39.0%
ZIP 70726 location in LA
Location of ZIP 70726 in LA

Price history

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

The typical home in 70726 is worth $252,532 — 4.9% above the Baton Rouge, LA median. Over the past year, values have risen 3.3%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,409 a month — a 6.7% 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
$1,409[2]
Gross yield
6.7%[2]
Cap rate
4.0%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,211[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
63,575[3]
Median household income
$78,621[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+463[5]
Moved in
4,001
Moved out
3,538

Schools

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

Public schools
15
Elementary
10
Middle
3
High
1
  • Denham Springs High School

    High · Grades 10–12 · Livingston Parish

    1,757 students

  • Denham Springs Junior High School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Livingston Parish

    899 students

  • South Fork Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Livingston Parish

    715 students

  • Denham Springs Freshman High School

    Secondary · Grades 9 · Livingston Parish

    710 students

  • Denham Springs Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Livingston Parish

    652 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 yield6.7%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.0%
Annual rent$16,908

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$1,277
Loan principal$202,026
Down payment$50,506
Total interest paid$257,673

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 ratio1.13
Monthly cost to own$1,588
Monthly rent$1,409

Renting 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
78th percentile[1]
Rental yield
39th percentile[2]
Property tax
56th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 70726?
The typical home in 70726 is worth $252,532, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 70726?
Home values in 70726 are up 3.3% over the past year, and up 4.0% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 70726?
A typical home in 70726 rents for about $1,409 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.7%.
What is the property tax rate in 70726?
The effective property tax rate in 70726 is 0.5% — roughly $1,211 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 70726?
ZIP code 70726 has a population of 63,575 and a median household income of $78,621.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Baton Rouge, LA

    Typical home
    $252,408
    Gross yield
    6.0%
  • Livingston, LA

    Typical home
    $252,867
    Gross yield
  • Walker, LA

    Typical home
    $255,120
    Gross yield
    7.0%
  • Central, LA

    Typical home
    $255,292
    Gross yield
  • Killian, LA

    Typical home
    $257,370
    Gross yield
  • Brusly, LA

    Typical home
    $262,607
    Gross yield

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