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Ponchatoula, LA — ZIP 70454

Population: 34,564 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 70454 (Ponchatoula, LA) is $249,556 — up 1.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $260,000 after a median 79 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,739/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hurricane, lightning, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$249,556

Median home value

+1.8%

1-year change

79

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$249,556
1-year appreciation
+1.8%
3-year appreciation
-0.8%
5-year appreciation
+9.0%
10-year appreciation
+24.1%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$260,633
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
$260,000
Median list price
$265,000
Median price per sqft
$146
1-year sale-price change
-1.1%
Median days on market
79 days
Homes sold (recent period)
134
For-sale inventory
221
Sale-to-list ratio
98.5%
Active listings
185
1-year forecast
-1.9%
Days to pending
75 days
New listings (monthly)
53

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,739/mo
1-year rent change
+2.0%
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
7
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Schools include
Champ Cooper Elementary School, Ponchatoula Junior High School, Ponchatoula High School, D.C. Reeves Elementary School, Tucker Memorial Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, lightning, tornado, coastalFlooding, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 72% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
77.5%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Madisonville Creosote Works (10.5 mi)
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)

Annual precipitation
66.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
81
Days with Moderate air quality
43
Highest AQI recorded (year)
71

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
13,974
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
15,874

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park (33 mi)
National parks include
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
Airports within 30 mi
26
Nearest airport
Stevens Strip (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) (26 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
7
Hospitals include
NORTH OAKS MEDICAL CENTER, CYPRESS POINTE SURGICAL HOSPITAL, UNIVERSAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+476 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,002
Housing built before 1970
11.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
54.1%
Median annual property tax
$981
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
80.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
36,439
Average weekly wage
$807
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
528

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

How it compares

ZIP 70454State medianUS median
Median home value$249,556$186,662$289,727
Median sale price$260,000$225,000$325,000
Median days on market79 days74 days51 days
Typical rent$1,739/mo$1,469/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$981$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 70454?
$249,556.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 70454?
$260,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 70454?
Median days on market: 79 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 70454?
Typical rent: $1,739/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 70454?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, tornado, coastalFlooding, coldWave.
Is ZIP 70454 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 70454?
Risk to homes is higher than 72% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 70454?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 70454?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 70454?
7 schools (4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 70454 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 70454?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 70454?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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