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U.S. ZIP Code · LA70744

Livingston Parish · Baton Rouge, LA

Typical home value

$240,749[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+4.9%
5-year / yr
+1.7%
10-year / yr
+2.1%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-15.2%
vs metro
≈ metro median
vs state
+32.5%
ZIP 70744 location in LA
Location of ZIP 70744 in LA

Price history

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

The typical home in 70744 is worth $240,749. Over the past year, values have risen 4.9%. 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
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.3%[3]
Typical annual tax
$653[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
6,070[3]
Median household income
$61,375[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
1
Elementary
0
Middle
0
High
0
  • Holden High School

    Other · Grades PK–12 · Livingston Parish

    692 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$1,217
Loan principal$192,599
Down payment$48,150
Total interest paid$245,649

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$1,472
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
30th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
13th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 70744?
The typical home in 70744 is worth $240,749, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 70744?
Home values in 70744 are up 4.9% over the past year, and up 1.7% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 70744?
The effective property tax rate in 70744 is 0.3% — roughly $653 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 70744?
ZIP code 70744 has a population of 6,070 and a median household income of $61,375.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Slaughter, LA

    Typical home
    $241,404
    Gross yield
  • Baton Rouge, LA

    Typical home
    $239,906
    Gross yield
    5.3%
  • Baton Rouge, LA

    Typical home
    $239,633
    Gross yield
    10.3%
  • LA

    Typical home
    $235,252
    Gross yield
  • Albany, LA

    Typical home
    $235,158
    Gross yield
  • French Settlement, LA

    Typical home
    $234,569
    Gross yield

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