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U.S. ZIP Code · LA70734

Ascension Parish · Baton Rouge, LA

Typical home value

$379,425[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.9%
5-year / yr
+5.0%
10-year / yr
+3.6%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+33.6%
vs metro
+57.6%
vs state
+108.8%
ZIP 70734 location in LA
Location of ZIP 70734 in LA

Price history

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

The typical home in 70734 is worth $379,425 — 57.6% above the Baton Rouge, LA median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.9%. The effective property tax rate is 0.6%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,261[3]

#Climate risk

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

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
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
9,213[3]
Median household income
$128,975[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+126[5]
Moved in
3,223
Moved out
3,097

Schools

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

Public schools
4
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
1
  • Dutchtown High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Ascension Parish

    2,731 students

  • Dutchtown Primary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Ascension Parish

    602 students

  • Dutchtown Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Ascension Parish

    601 students

  • Spanish Lake Primary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Ascension Parish

    556 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$1,919
Loan principal$303,540
Down payment$75,885
Total interest paid$387,149

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$2,424
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
91st percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
76th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 70734?
The typical home in 70734 is worth $379,425, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 70734?
Home values in 70734 are up 1.9% over the past year, and up 5.0% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 70734?
The effective property tax rate in 70734 is 0.6% — roughly $2,261 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 70734?
ZIP code 70734 has a population of 9,213 and a median household income of $128,975.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • St. Francisville, LA

    Typical home
    $379,356
    Gross yield
  • Baton Rouge, LA

    Typical home
    $358,040
    Gross yield
    5.0%
  • Prairieville CDP, LA

    Typical home
    $335,779
    Gross yield
    7.1%
  • Oak Hills Place CDP, LA

    Typical home
    $332,453
    Gross yield
    5.2%
  • Baton Rouge, LA

    Typical home
    $312,955
    Gross yield
    5.2%
  • Shenandoah CDP, LA

    Typical home
    $306,296
    Gross yield
    6.8%

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