The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 70721 sells for about $279,450, or $142 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.85% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 66 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,500 a month.
ZIP 70721 — Carville
The housing market in ZIP 70721 remains stable, reflecting the broader trends of the Baton Rouge metro area. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, supported by steady demand from the local industrial workforce and limited inventory. Market conditions are currently balanced, with moderate days on market and stable rental demand.
This ZIP is well-suited for industrial-sector employees, families seeking a quieter alternative to the Baton Rouge urban core, and commuters who prioritize proximity to the river-based employment hubs.
Median prices moved up 3.9% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 66 days on market with 3.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.1% · poverty 15.8% — a stable, low-distress 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 6.0%/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 4.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 70721, Iberville 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 St. Gabriel are generally lower than the more urbanized sections of the Baton Rouge metro area, though specific neighborhood trends vary. Regional comparisons suggest a moderate safety profile consistent with smaller industrial-adjacent municipalities.
Schools serving the area are part of the Iberville Parish School District, which maintains a focus on community-based education with varying performance ratings across individual campuses.
The area is located along the Mississippi River, necessitating awareness of flood zone designations and standard regional wind-insurance requirements for the Gulf Coast.
Economic momentum is driven by the industrial corridor along the Mississippi River, with major employers in the petrochemical and logistics sectors providing a stable employment base.
Property taxes are assessed by Iberville Parish based on local millage rates; the area benefits from Louisiana's homestead exemption for primary residences.
Residents primarily commute via LA-30 or LA-75 toward Baton Rouge, with typical drive times to the employment core ranging from 20 to 30 minutes depending on traffic.
Local recreation includes access to Mississippi River waterfront areas, community parks, and proximity to regional golf and outdoor facilities in neighboring parishes.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from industrial workers and commuters, with moderate vacancy pressure and a mix of single-family and multi-family offerings.
The economy is heavily anchored by the petrochemical industry and river-based logistics, with significant employment provided by major industrial plants in the Iberville Parish area.
Transportation is primarily highway-dependent, with LA-30 serving as the main artery connecting the area to the broader Baton Rouge metropolitan transit network.
Development is focused on industrial expansion and supporting residential growth for the local workforce.
Parcels are subject to Iberville Parish school and municipal tax districts, with standard utility service districts for water and sewage.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional flood risk and proximity to the Mississippi River, requiring standard hazard coverage.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau 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.
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- Liberty Lagoon416.2 mi
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- Tiger Stadium4.814.5 mi
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- Cinemark Perkins Rowe and XD4.511.3 mi
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- AMC Mall of Louisiana 15411.8 mi
- Houmas House Estate and Gardens4.711.1 mi
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- Louisiana's Old State Capitol4.716.9 mi
- Louisiana State Capitol4.617.5 mi
- Burden Museum & Gardens4.813.4 mi
- Burbank Soccer Complex4.49.2 mi
- BREC's Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center4.510.7 mi
- Highland Road Community Park4.69.4 mi
- Hilltop Arboretum4.79.8 mi
- Perkins Road Community Park4.612.6 mi
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- Mall of Louisiana4.412.1 mi
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- Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport4.422.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides local green space and recreational facilities for residents.
Offers scenic views and walking paths along the river.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.