The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 70711 sells for about $221,700, or $163 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.3% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 66 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,250 a month.
ZIP 70711 — Albany
The housing market in 70711 remains stable, reflecting broader trends in the Baton Rouge metropolitan area. While inventory levels are balanced, price growth has moderated compared to previous years, driven by affordability constraints and regional economic shifts.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and commuters seeking a balance between affordability and access to the Baton Rouge metro area.
Median prices moved down 2.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 66 days on market with 4.9 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
20% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.2% · poverty 9.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 70711, Livingston County 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.
The area is subject to regional flood risks common to central Louisiana; property insurance premiums are influenced by these environmental factors.
Economic momentum is tied to the broader Baton Rouge metropolitan area, which serves as a hub for petrochemical, medical, and educational sectors.
Property taxes are assessed at the parish level; exemptions include the Louisiana Homestead Exemption for primary residences.
Residents typically rely on personal vehicles for commutes toward the Baton Rouge employment core via regional highway corridors.
The area features local parks and proximity to rural outdoor recreation, with basic shopping and dining services available within the immediate vicinity.
The rental market is characterized by moderate demand from local workers and families, with vacancy rates reflecting the broader regional housing supply.
The economy is anchored by the Baton Rouge metropolitan area, featuring major employers in the petrochemical, healthcare, and higher education sectors.
Transportation is primarily highway-dependent, with regional corridors connecting the area to the Baton Rouge employment core.
Parcels are subject to Livingston Parish school and local utility district assessments.
Property insurance markets in this region are sensitive to flood and wind hazard exposure, impacting premium costs.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA profiles.
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- Monster Mini Golf Hammond4.88.8 mi
- The Escape Warehouse, LLC511.5 mi
- Louisiana Renaissance Festival4.712.9 mi
- Adventures RV Resort4.114.6 mi
- University Center4.57.2 mi
- Carter Plantation Golf Course4.58.9 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill48.8 mi
- Ponchatoula Memorial Park4.511 mi
- Big Boss Travel Plaza4.110.4 mi
- AMC Hammond Palace 104.38.6 mi
- Tangi Lanes4.37.2 mi
- Ponchatoula Area Recreation District 14.712 mi
- Chappapeela Sports Park4.511.8 mi
- Tickfaw State Park4.511.1 mi
- Ponchatoula Memorial Park4.511 mi
- Serenity Sands4.49.7 mi
- Ponchatoula Area Recreation District 14.712 mi
- Carter Plantation Golf Course4.58.9 mi
- Oak Knoll Country Club4.211.3 mi
- Hammond Square4.48.8 mi
- B & J Seafood4.66.4 mi
- Albertsons4.37.2 mi
- Rouses Market4.46.5 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.48.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Community-level green spaces serving the Albany area.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.