The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 70346 sells for about $186,800.
Prices are down 2.4% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 88 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $932 a month.
ZIP 70346 — Donaldsonville
The housing market in 70346 is currently experiencing a period of stagnation with high inventory levels and a slight year-over-year decline in median prices. Market activity is heavily influenced by the local industrial economy and the significant flood-risk profile of the area, which continues to impact buyer sentiment and insurance costs.
This area is best suited for local industrial workers and budget-conscious families seeking affordable housing options, though it requires a tolerance for flood-risk management and longer commutes to major urban centers.
Median prices moved down 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 88 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 8.4% · poverty 24.1% — a mixed stability 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 3.7%/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
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 70346, Louisiana
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 the Modeste and Donaldsonville area are generally higher than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type.
Public schools serving the area are primarily part of the Ascension Parish School Board, which maintains a mixed performance record across its various campuses.
The area is located in a high-risk flood zone due to its proximity to the Mississippi River and low-lying topography, necessitating mandatory flood insurance for many properties.
Economic momentum is tied to the industrial corridor along the Mississippi River, with major employers in chemical manufacturing and petrochemical processing providing the primary employment base.
Property taxes are assessed at the parish level; the area is subject to standard Louisiana homestead exemptions for primary residences, though specific millage rates vary by school and fire district.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents typically driving to employment hubs in Baton Rouge or nearby industrial sites along the river.
Recreational options are limited but include local community parks and access to the Mississippi River for fishing and boating; major shopping and dining are concentrated in nearby Donaldsonville.
The rental market is characterized by a high share of single-family home rentals and older multi-family units, with relatively stable demand driven by the local industrial workforce.
The economy is heavily reliant on the petrochemical and chemical manufacturing sectors, with major plants serving as the primary economic anchors for the region.
Development is largely focused on industrial infrastructure maintenance and small-scale residential infill projects.
Parcels are subject to various levee district taxes and local fire protection district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are elevated due to significant flood and windstorm exposure, with many properties requiring coverage through the National Flood Insurance Program.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
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.
Provides regional access for fishing and industrial transport.
Features local eateries and historic architecture.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass. Contamination repair: median rent, price per sq ft reproduced Assumption Parish County's own figure to the dollar and were cleared — a parent aggregate is not this ZIP's reading.