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Morgan city, LA — ZIP 70380

Population: 20,529 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 70380 (Morgan city, LA) is $132,922 — down 3.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $146,450 after a median 174 days on market. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coastalflooding, drought, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$132,922

Median home value

-3.6%

1-year change

174

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$132,922
1-year appreciation
-3.6%
3-year appreciation
-8.9%
5-year appreciation
-2.1%
10-year appreciation
-2.6%
All-time peak (2025-03)
$154,264
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
$146,450
Median list price
$175,000
Median price per sqft
$93
1-year sale-price change
+22.9%
Median days on market
174 days
Homes sold (recent period)
27
For-sale inventory
77
Sale-to-list ratio
93.0%
Active listings
41
1-year forecast
-2.6%
New listings (monthly)
14

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
8
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
Assumption Parish, St. Martin Parish, St. Mary Parish
Schools include
Bayou L'Ourse Primary School, Stephensville Elementary School, Bayou Vista Elementary School, Julia B. Maitland School, Morgan City High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, drought, hurricane, coldWave, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 20% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
15.1%
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
72.0°F
Average high
79.0°F
Average low
65.0°F
Annual precipitation
41.2 in
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
11.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
9,343
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,909

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve (60 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Harry P Williams Memorial Airport (PTN) (12 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
OCHSNER ST MARY
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-218 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,973
Housing built before 1970
43.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.0%
Median annual property tax
$470
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
68.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
17,086
Average weekly wage
$1,214
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Mining, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
18

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

How it compares

ZIP 70380State medianUS median
Median home value$132,922$186,662$289,727
Median sale price$146,450$225,000$325,000
Median days on market174 days74 days51 days
Median annual property tax$470$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 70380?
$132,922.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 70380?
$146,450.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 70380?
Median days on market: 174 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 70380?
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 70380?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, drought, hurricane, coldWave, lightning.
Is ZIP 70380 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 70380?
Risk to homes is higher than 20% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 70380?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 70380?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 70380?
8 schools (6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 70380 walkable?
Walkability index: 11.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 70380?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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