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Hornbeck, LA — ZIP 71439

Population: 1,961 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 71439 (Hornbeck, LA) is $165,661 — down 0.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $204,900 after a median 150 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, coldwave, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$165,661

Median home value

-0.5%

1-year change

150

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$165,661
1-year appreciation
-0.5%
3-year appreciation
-6.5%
5-year appreciation
-6.1%
10-year appreciation
-0.9%
All-time peak (2020-11)
$194,292
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
$204,900
Median list price
$149,500
Median days on market
150 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
5
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
-1.3%

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)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Hornbeck High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, coldWave, hurricane, iceStorm, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 75% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
73.4%
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
67.0°F
Average high
79.0°F
Average low
56.0°F
Annual precipitation
57.1 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,781
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,225

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Cane River Creole National Historical Park (32 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Hodges Airfield (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Polk Army Air Field (POE) (24 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
BYRD REGIONAL HOSPITAL, FREEDOM BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL OF LEESVILLE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
-305 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,980
Housing built before 1970
24.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.1%
Median annual property tax
$340
Households with broadband internet
48.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
8,749
Average weekly wage
$865
Top industries (by employment)
Professional Services, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
19

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

How it compares

ZIP 71439State medianUS median
Median home value$165,661$186,662$289,727
Median sale price$204,900$225,000$325,000
Median days on market150 days74 days51 days
Median annual property tax$340$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 71439?
$165,661.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 71439?
$204,900.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 71439?
Median days on market: 150 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 71439?
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 71439?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, coldWave, hurricane, iceStorm, strongWind.
Is ZIP 71439 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 71439?
Risk to homes is higher than 75% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 71439?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 71439?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 71439?
1 schools (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 71439 walkable?
Walkability index: 3.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 71439?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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