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Oscar, LA — ZIP 70762

Population: 895 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 70762 (Oscar, LA) is $310,676 — up 2.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $324,500 after a median 18.5 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, drought, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$310,676

Median home value

+2.3%

1-year change

18.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$310,676
1-year appreciation
+2.3%
3-year appreciation
+2.5%
5-year appreciation
+17.0%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$310,676
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
$324,500
Median list price
$844,500
Median price per sqft
$186
Median days on market
18.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
11
Sale-to-list ratio
97.8%
1-year forecast
+0.8%
New listings (monthly)
3

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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, drought, hurricane, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 10% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
62.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Exide Baton Rouge (13.1 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)

Average annual temperature
72.0°F
Average high
81.0°F
Average low
63.0°F
Annual precipitation
40.7 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)
36
Days with Good air quality
323
Days with Moderate air quality
36
Highest AQI recorded (year)
112

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
11,793
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,893

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
32
Nearest airport
Morgan Field (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) (19 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
8
Hospitals include
LANE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, THE GENERAL, SEASIDE HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
-54 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,994
Housing built before 1970
15.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
35.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,020
Households with broadband internet
74.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,495
Average weekly wage
$1,006
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
60

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

How it compares

ZIP 70762State medianUS median
Median home value$310,676$186,662$289,727
Median sale price$324,500$225,000$325,000
Median days on market19 days74 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,020$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 70762?
$310,676.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 70762?
$324,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 70762?
Median days on market: 18.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 70762?
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 70762?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, drought, hurricane, tornado.
Is ZIP 70762 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 70762?
Risk to homes is higher than 10% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 70762?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 70762?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is ZIP 70762 walkable?
Walkability index: 3.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 70762?
Good. Median AQI: 36. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 70762?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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