The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 70085 sells for about $165,000, or $133 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.1% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 92 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,043 a month.
ZIP 70085 — St. Bernard
The housing market in 70085 is currently experiencing a cooling phase, characterized by a slight year-over-year price decline and extended days on market. High insurance costs and flood-risk considerations continue to influence buyer sentiment, resulting in a balanced market that favors neither buyers nor sellers exclusively.
This ZIP is best suited for local workers, outdoor enthusiasts, and budget-conscious buyers seeking larger lot sizes and a quieter, rural-adjacent lifestyle.
Median prices moved down 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 92 days on market with 6.4 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
13% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.5% · poverty 23.0% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 70085, St. Bernard Parish, LA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in the St. Bernard Parish area are generally lower than in the neighboring New Orleans urban core, though property crime remains a primary concern for residents.
Public schools in this area are served by the St. Bernard Parish Public School System, which maintains a stable reputation for community-focused education.
The area is located in a high-risk flood zone, necessitating mandatory flood insurance and adherence to strict building elevation requirements.
Economic momentum is largely tied to the recovery and expansion of local industrial and maritime sectors along the Mississippi River corridor.
Property taxes are assessed by the St. Bernard Parish Assessor; the area is subject to standard parish-wide millage rates with no significant special district surcharges.
Commuting to the New Orleans employment core typically requires a 25-40 minute drive via LA-46, with limited public transit options available.
The area offers extensive access to bayou-based outdoor activities, including fishing and boating, with local parks providing community gathering spaces.
The rental market is characterized by a high share of single-family homes, with moderate vacancy pressure and stable, long-term lease demand.
The local economy is anchored by maritime logistics, petrochemical support services, and commercial fishing industries.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with LA-46 serving as the primary artery connecting the area to the greater New Orleans region.
Development is strictly regulated by parish flood-plain management ordinances, limiting large-scale residential expansion in low-lying areas.
The St. Bernard Parish Assessor's office conducts periodic reassessments to ensure property values reflect current market conditions and storm-risk adjustments.
Parcels are subject to standard parish school and levee district taxes, which are critical for regional infrastructure maintenance.
Property insurance premiums are high due to significant flood and wind exposure, with many properties requiring coverage through the National Flood Insurance Program.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Dave & Buster's New Orleans3.717.7 mi
- Airborne X Harvey4.415.7 mi
- The Escape Game New Orleans517.2 mi
- Escape My Room New Orleans4.917.1 mi
- Clue Carré - New Orleans4.817.4 mi
- Caesars Superdome4.617.9 mi
- New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center4.516.8 mi
- Smoothie King Center4.617.9 mi
- Preservation Hall4.717.3 mi
- The Sazerac House4.917.2 mi
- St. Bernard State Park4.55.6 mi
- Nola Party Barge - Swamp Tour Party Boat4.912.9 mi
- Woodlands Conservancy’s Woodlands Trail4.510.5 mi
- Brechtel Park4.112.8 mi
- Los Isleños Museum Complex4.63.6 mi
- The National WWII Museum4.817.1 mi
- Jackson Square4.717.2 mi
- Napoleon House4.617.2 mi
- The Sazerac House4.917.2 mi
- Mardi Gras World4.416.4 mi
- St. Bernard State Park4.55.6 mi
- Chalmette Battlefield4.613 mi
- Val Riess Park4.511.5 mi
- Woodlands Conservancy’s Woodlands Trail4.510.5 mi
- Brechtel Park4.112.8 mi
- Sweetwater Guide Service & Marina4.55.3 mi
- Hong Kong Food Market4.412.9 mi
- Rouses Market4.312.8 mi
- Navy Exchange Main4.412.5 mi
- Breaux Mart Belle Chasse4.511.1 mi
- Today's Ketch Seafood & Restaurant4.510.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A premier destination for recreational fishing and boating access.
Provides trails and picnic areas along the Mississippi River.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.