The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 70339 sells for about $235,000, or $146 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 90 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,150 a month.
ZIP 70339 — Pierre Part
The housing market in 70339 is characterized by low inventory and slow turnover, typical of a rural bayou community. Prices have seen modest appreciation, but the market remains sensitive to flood insurance costs and limited local economic growth. Demand is primarily driven by local residents and those seeking waterfront recreational properties.
This ZIP is best suited for local families, retirees, and outdoor enthusiasts who prioritize proximity to water-based recreation and a quiet, rural lifestyle over urban amenities.
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 90 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.2% · poverty 14.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 2.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 70339, Assumption Parish, LA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in Pierre Part are generally low and consistent with rural Louisiana standards, though specific localized trends are not determinable.
Schools serving the area are part of the Assumption Parish School District, which provides standard public education services for the rural community.
The area is located in a high-risk flood zone due to its proximity to the Belle River and surrounding bayous, necessitating mandatory flood insurance for most properties.
Economic momentum is driven primarily by the local agricultural, fishing, and oil/gas support industries, with limited new large-scale commercial development.
Property taxes are assessed by Assumption Parish based on local millage rates; there are no municipal income taxes, and homestead exemptions apply to primary residences.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling to employment hubs in Thibodaux, Morgan City, or Baton Rouge via state highways.
The area is defined by its access to the Belle River and Lake Verret, offering extensive opportunities for boating, fishing, and outdoor water-based recreation.
The rental market is limited, consisting mostly of single-family homes with low turnover and minimal short-term rental saturation.
The local economy is anchored by the energy sector, commercial fishing, and agriculture, with most residents commuting to neighboring parishes for broader employment opportunities.
Transportation is entirely reliant on private vehicles, with Highway 70 serving as the primary artery connecting the community to regional hubs.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction within the ZIP code.
The Assumption Parish Assessor's office manages property valuations, typically reassessing on a four-year cycle.
Parcels are subject to Assumption Parish school and levee district taxes, which are standard for the region.
Property insurance premiums are high and rising due to the area's significant flood risk and exposure to Gulf Coast hurricane activity.
Louisiana is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention to complete the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a residential property disclosure form detailing the condition of the home and known defects.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 70339 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
A major regional destination for recreational boating and freshwater fishing.
Provides direct access to the Atchafalaya Basin for outdoor activities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.