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Iowa, LA — ZIP 70647

Population: 12,736 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 70647 (Iowa, LA) is $247,721 — up 3.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $249,500 after a median 101 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hurricane, lightning, coastalflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$247,721

Median home value

+3.9%

1-year change

101

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$247,721
1-year appreciation
+3.9%
3-year appreciation
+2.9%
5-year appreciation
+8.2%
10-year appreciation
+21.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$247,721
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
$249,500
Median list price
$260,000
Median price per sqft
$132
1-year sale-price change
+2.7%
Median days on market
101 days
Homes sold (recent period)
41
For-sale inventory
30
Sale-to-list ratio
98.4%
Active listings
35
1-year forecast
-2.1%
New listings (monthly)
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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Iowa High School, J. I. Watson Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, lightning, coastalFlooding, coldWave, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 84% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
33.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Gulf State Utilities-North Ryan Street (11.7 mi — proposed for listing)
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
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 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
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
54
Days with Good air quality
139
Days with Moderate air quality
221
Highest AQI recorded (year)
133

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
12,415
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
11,593

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
31
Nearest airport
O'Brien Flying Service Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) (15 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
339
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-566 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
13.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
66.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,442
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
60.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
75,000
Average weekly wage
$1,192
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
829

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

How it compares

ZIP 70647State medianUS median
Median home value$247,721$186,662$289,727
Median sale price$249,500$225,000$325,000
Median days on market101 days74 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,442$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 70647?
$247,721.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 70647?
$249,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 70647?
Median days on market: 101 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 70647?
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 70647?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, coastalFlooding, coldWave, iceStorm.
Is ZIP 70647 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 70647?
Risk to homes is higher than 84% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 70647?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 70647?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 70647?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 70647 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 70647?
Moderate. Median AQI: 54. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 70647?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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