The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 70743 sells for about $330,241, or $179 per square foot.
Prices are down 1.42% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 64 days to sell, which is slow.
This ZIP has no home sales of its own, so its market figures come from Ascension Parish, Louisiana (county-level). Population, rents, hazards, lending and amenities are this ZIP's own readings.
ZIP 70743
ZIP 70743 is a small, established community in St. James Parish with high owner-occupancy and a high median household income. Market data for residential sales is currently unavailable, with sources reporting zero sales in the last 12 months, making it impossible to calculate standard market metrics like median price or days on market.
This ZIP is best suited for established homeowners and those in trade-oriented or remote-work professions who value high homeownership rates and a quiet, rural-industrial setting.
Median prices moved down 1.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 64 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.9% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 70743, St. James Parish LA
The area is located in a low-snow region and is subject to standard Gulf Coast climate risks, including potential for wind and flood events.
The local economy is anchored by manufacturing, healthcare, and retail trade, with a significant portion of the workforce engaged in remote work.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Louisiana) — Ad Valorem Property Tax Assessment: Property is assessed at 10% of its fair market value. The tax liability is calculated by applying the local millage rate to the assessed value. A homestead exemption of $75,000 of the assessed value is available for owner-occupied primary residences.
The area is characterized by a very long mean commute time of approximately 180 minutes, reflecting its remote nature relative to major employment hubs.
Rental market depth is limited with insufficient comps to determine current market rates; HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit is $1,170.
The economy is driven by the industrial and manufacturing sectors common to the Mississippi River corridor, supported by healthcare and retail trade.
Data retrieved from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates via US5.com and Zip-Codes.com.
No public schools report a street address in this area. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.