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Port sulphur, LA — ZIP 70083

Population: 2,317 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 70083 (Port sulphur, LA) is $137,334 — down 4.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $157,000 after a median 118 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coastalflooding, hurricane, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$137,334

Median home value

-4.0%

1-year change

118

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$137,334
1-year appreciation
-4.0%
3-year appreciation
-22.4%
5-year appreciation
-38.0%
All-time peak (2020-04)
$235,690
House Price Index (state)
368.9 (+2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$157,000
Median list price
$189,700
Median price per sqft
$213
1-year sale-price change
-64.5%
Median days on market
118 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
19
Sale-to-list ratio
95.2%
Active listings
7
1-year forecast
-4.9%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$677/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$846/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,031/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,340/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,546/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
South Plaquemines Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, hurricane, drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A99
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 33% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
26.5%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
69.0°F
Average high
78.0°F
Average low
60.0°F
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,956
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,417

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve (29 mi)
National parks include
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
6
Nearest airport
Birdwin Airport (13 mi)
Nearest major airport
New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field (NBG) (26 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
WEST JEFFERSON MEDICAL CENTER, TOURO INFIRMARY, COMMUNITY CARE HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-258 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,006
Housing built before 1970
4.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
93.5%
Median annual property tax
$199
Households with broadband internet
25.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
9,722
Average weekly wage
$1,561
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Wholesale Trade, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
80

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 70083State medianUS median
Median home value$137,334$186,662$289,727
Median sale price$157,000$225,000$325,000
Median days on market118 days74 days51 days
Median annual property tax$199$576$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 70083?
$137,334.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 70083?
$157,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 70083?
Median days on market: 118 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 70083?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,031/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 70083?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, hurricane, drought.
Is ZIP 70083 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A99.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 70083?
Risk to homes is higher than 33% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 70083?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 70083?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 70083?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 70083 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 70083?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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