The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 70422 sells for about $169,900, or $115 per square foot.
Prices are down 3.5% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 85 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,150 a month.
ZIP 70422 — Amite City
The 70422 housing market is characterized by high vacancy rates and modest price growth, reflecting broader economic softness in rural Tangipahoa Parish. Market activity remains slow, with limited inventory turnover and a reliance on affordability to attract buyers. Investors should note the high renter cost-burden and vacancy levels which may impact long-term yield potential.
This ZIP is best suited for budget-conscious family buyers and local workers who prioritize affordability and rural living over proximity to major urban employment centers.
Median prices moved down 3.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 85 days on market with 6.4 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.2% · poverty 18.5% — 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 3.5%/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 2.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 70422, Tangipahoa 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 Amite area are generally consistent with regional rural Louisiana trends, though specific localized data is not determinable.
Schools serving the 70422 area are part of the Tangipahoa Parish School System, which maintains a mix of ratings; performance varies significantly by individual campus.
The area is subject to regional flood risks common to southeastern Louisiana and requires standard wind/hail insurance coverage for property protection.
Economic momentum is driven by local government, agriculture, and small-scale retail, with limited large-scale industrial development currently reported.
Property taxes are assessed by Tangipahoa Parish; rates are influenced by local millage for school and parish services, with homestead exemptions available for primary residences.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with access to I-55 providing a corridor toward Hammond and the broader Northshore employment hubs.
Local recreation includes access to rural parks, community sports fields, and proximity to regional waterways and outdoor spaces in Tangipahoa Parish.
The rental market shows high vacancy pressure, with a significant portion of the housing stock consisting of older single-family homes and mobile units.
The economy is anchored by the public sector, agriculture, and local service industries within the Hammond MSA.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use, with I-55 serving as the primary artery for regional connectivity.
Development is primarily focused on small-scale residential infill and local commercial improvements.
The Tangipahoa Parish Assessor manages property valuations based on fair market value, subject to state-mandated assessment ratios.
Parcels are subject to Tangipahoa Parish school and fire protection district millages.
Property insurance premiums are elevated due to regional exposure to hurricane and wind-related risks.
Louisiana is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a residential property disclosure form detailing known defects to potential buyers.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
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.
Community park providing green space and recreational facilities.
Hosts local agricultural and community events.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.