The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 70444 sells for about $203,000, or $125 per square foot.
Prices are down 36.7% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 88 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,150 a month.
ZIP 70444 — Kentwood
The 70444 housing market is currently experiencing a significant correction, with median prices falling 36.7% year-over-year to $203,000. High inventory levels relative to sales volume and a slow pace of market activity suggest a cooling trend, likely driven by broader economic pressures and regional affordability constraints.
This ZIP is best suited for budget-conscious buyers and those seeking rural living, as it offers lower entry prices compared to larger metro areas, though it requires a longer commute for major employment.
Median prices moved down 36.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 88 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.2% · poverty 17.5% — 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 4.6%/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 4.0%/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 70444, 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.
Schools in the Kentwood area are generally characterized by lower performance metrics compared to state averages, with limited options for specialized academic programs.
The area is subject to significant flood risk due to its proximity to regional waterways and low-lying terrain, necessitating careful review of flood maps for property insurance.
Economic momentum is primarily driven by local agriculture, forestry, and small-scale retail, with limited large-scale industrial or corporate development currently reported.
Property taxes are assessed at the parish level; Kentwood residents are subject to standard Louisiana millage rates, with homestead exemptions available for primary residences.
Commuting typically requires personal vehicle use, with a mean travel time to work of approximately 35.5 minutes as residents often travel toward Hammond or Baton Rouge for employment.
Recreational opportunities are largely rural, featuring local parks and access to outdoor activities like fishing and hunting in the surrounding Tangipahoa Parish landscape.
The rental market is characterized by a high share of single-family detached homes with limited multi-family inventory, resulting in stable but slow-growing rent trajectories.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, timber, and regional logistics, with many residents commuting to the Hammond metro area for broader employment opportunities.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with I-55 serving as the primary corridor for regional travel.
Development activity is currently limited, with no major large-scale commercial or residential projects reported in the immediate pipeline.
Parcels are subject to Tangipahoa Parish school and fire district taxes, with no major MUDs or PIDs reported.
Property insurance premiums are elevated due to regional wind and flood risk, consistent with broader Louisiana market trends.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter ZCTA 70444 profile.
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.
Local cultural landmark preserving the history of the town.
Hosts local community events and agricultural fairs.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.