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U.S. ZIP Code · LA71282

Madison Parish

Typical home value

$83,348[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-11.8%
5-year / yr
10-year / yr

Relative price

vs U.S.
-70.7%
vs metro
vs state
-54.1%
ZIP 71282 location in LA
Location of ZIP 71282 in LA

Price history

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

The typical home in 71282 is worth $83,348. Over the past year, values have fallen 11.8%. 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
$275[3]

#Climate risk

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

Overall risk
Very Low[4]
Riverine flood
Very Low
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Very Low

#Who lives here

Population
8,828[3]
Median household income
$35,244[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
-87[5]
Moved in
138
Moved out
225

Schools

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

Public schools
5
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
2
  • Madison High School

    High · Grades 8–12 · Madison Parish

    343 students

  • Tallulah Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–2 · Madison Parish

    337 students

  • Wright Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades 3–5 · Madison Parish

    299 students

  • Madison Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Madison Parish

    260 students

  • Christian Acres Alternative School

    High · Grades 6–12 · Madison Parish

    93 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$421
Loan principal$66,678
Down payment$16,670
Total interest paid$85,045

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$514
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 71282?
The typical home in 71282 is worth $83,348, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 71282?
Home values in 71282 are down 11.8% over the past year.
What is the property tax rate in 71282?
The effective property tax rate in 71282 is 0.3% — roughly $275 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 71282?
ZIP code 71282 has a population of 8,828 and a median household income of $35,244.

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