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Wilson, LA — ZIP 70789

Population: 917 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 70789 (Wilson, LA) is $120,800. Homes sell for a median $260,500 after a median 25 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 11.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$120,800

Median home value

25

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$120,800
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
$260,500
Median list price
$215,000
Median price per sqft
$163
Median days on market
25 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
Sale-to-list ratio
101.9%

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.2 (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 Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 61% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
94.3%
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 (24.3 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
66.1 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)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Natchez National Historical Park (47 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
23
Nearest airport
Sydal Acres Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) (27 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
29
Hospitals include
NORTH OAKS MEDICAL CENTER, CYPRESS POINTE SURGICAL HOSPITAL, UNIVERSAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,988
Housing built before 1970
15.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.0%
Median annual property tax
$199
Households with broadband internet
44.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,504
Average weekly wage
$949
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Finance & Insurance, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
17

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

How it compares

ZIP 70789State medianUS median
Median sale price$260,500$225,000$325,000
Median days on market25 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 70789?
$120,800.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 70789?
$260,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 70789?
Median days on market: 25 days.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 70789?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, drought, hurricane, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 70789?
Risk to homes is higher than 61% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 70789?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 70789?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 70789?
Regional Price Parity: 88.2 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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