The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 70441 sells for about $185,000, or $132 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 84 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,150 a month.
ZIP 70441 — Greensburg
The housing market in 70441 remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation. Demand is driven by local residents seeking affordable housing, though the lack of new development and long commute times to major employment centers limit broader market growth.
This area is best suited for local families and individuals seeking affordable, rural living who are comfortable with longer commutes to regional employment centers.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 84 days on market with 5.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
13% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.4% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.4% · poverty 19.2% — 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 5.4%/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 4.6%/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 70441, St. Helena 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 Greensburg area are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type.
Schools serving the area are part of the St. Helena Parish School District, which faces ongoing challenges regarding academic performance and resource allocation.
The region is subject to seasonal hurricane and tropical storm risks, necessitating flood insurance for properties in designated low-lying zones.
Economic momentum is modest, primarily driven by local government, agriculture, and small-scale retail services with limited large-scale industrial development.
Property taxes are assessed by the St. Helena Parish Assessor based on a 10% assessment ratio for residential property, subject to local millage rates.
Residents typically rely on personal vehicles for long commutes to employment hubs in Baton Rouge or Hammond, as public transit options are non-existent.
Recreational opportunities are largely rural, featuring access to local parks, hunting grounds, and community-based outdoor activities.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand for affordable single-family housing, with limited multi-family options available.
The local economy is anchored by the public sector, agricultural operations, and small-business retail, with many residents commuting outside the parish for work.
Transportation is heavily dependent on state highways, with no significant public transit infrastructure serving the rural geography.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP code.
The St. Helena Parish Assessor maintains property valuations based on periodic reappraisals as mandated by state law.
Parcels are subject to St. Helena Parish School District taxes and various local fire protection district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are elevated due to the region's vulnerability to wind and flood damage from Gulf Coast weather events.
Louisiana is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention to complete 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 70441 profile 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.
Central historic anchor for the town of Greensburg.
Provides local opportunities for fishing and outdoor recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.