The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 70372 sells for about $185,000, or $135 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 88 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,150 a month.
ZIP 70372 — Labadieville
The housing market in 70372 is stable, characterized by modest price growth and limited inventory. Demand is driven by local industry workers, with affordability remaining a key factor compared to larger metro areas. The market is currently balanced, with few signs of rapid appreciation or significant distress.
This ZIP is best suited for local workers in the maritime or agricultural industries and families seeking an affordable, quiet, small-town environment.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 88 days on market with 5.2 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 5.8% · poverty 12.4% — 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 2.7%/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 4.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 70372, Lafourche 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 the Lockport area are generally consistent with rural Lafourche Parish trends, remaining lower than major Louisiana urban centers.
Public schools serving the area are part of the Lafourche Parish School District, which maintains a moderate accountability rating.
The area is located in a high-risk flood zone near Bayou Lafourche, necessitating mandatory flood insurance for most residential properties.
Economic momentum is tied to the regional maritime, oilfield services, and agricultural sectors, with limited new large-scale commercial development.
Property taxes are assessed by Lafourche Parish; the area is subject to specific millage rates for school, law enforcement, and levee district support.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling along LA-1 and LA-308 toward employment hubs in Thibodaux or down-bayou industrial sites.
Local recreation centers on bayou-side activities, fishing, and small community parks, with limited large-scale shopping or entertainment within the immediate ZIP.
The rental market is characterized by low turnover and a high share of single-family homes, with limited multi-family inventory.
The economy is anchored by maritime support services, oil and gas industry contractors, and local government services.
Transportation is almost exclusively via private vehicle; there is no significant public transit infrastructure.
Development is primarily infill-focused with minimal large-scale residential or commercial projects currently in the pipeline.
The Lafourche Parish Assessor manages property valuations, with assessments typically updated on a four-year cycle.
Parcels are subject to various special districts including the South Lafourche Levee District and local fire protection districts.
Property insurance premiums are high due to significant wind and flood risk exposure in the coastal Louisiana region.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 70372 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.
Central feature for local fishing and recreational boating.
Community green space for local events and outdoor activities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.