The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 70785 sells for about $254,274, or $156 per square foot.
Prices are up +1.7% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 62 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,300 a month.
ZIP 70785 — Walker
The housing market in 70785 is showing signs of stability with modest year-over-year price appreciation and a steady sales pace. While inventory remains available, the market is currently favoring a balanced environment between buyers and sellers. Demand is supported by the area's role as a suburban residential hub for the Baton Rouge metro region.
This area is well-suited for family buyers and commuters seeking a suburban lifestyle with more space than the urban core, while maintaining access to Baton Rouge employment.
Median prices moved up 1.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 62 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.1% · poverty 11.4% — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 70785, Livingston 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 area are served by the Livingston Parish Public Schools system, which generally maintains a stable reputation within the region.
The area is subject to flood risks common to the Louisiana coastal plain and requires careful consideration of flood insurance requirements.
The area benefits from its proximity to the Baton Rouge employment core, with residential development continuing to expand outward from the city.
Property taxes are assessed by Livingston Parish; rates are determined by local millage and state-mandated assessment ratios.
Residents typically commute by car toward Baton Rouge, with an average travel time of approximately 30.5 minutes.
The area offers access to local parks and community spaces, with broader shopping and dining options available within a short drive toward the Baton Rouge metro area.
The rental market shows ongoing demand, though median rents have experienced recent downward pressure.
The economy is closely tied to the broader Baton Rouge metropolitan area, which features a mix of industrial, petrochemical, and service-sector employment.
Transportation is primarily highway-dependent, with major corridors connecting the ZIP to the Baton Rouge employment hub.
Residential development remains the primary focus of the local pipeline as the area continues to absorb growth from the metro core.
Parcels are subject to Livingston Parish school and local municipal tax districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional hazard exposure, particularly flood risk, which is a significant factor in the local market.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and Data USA profiles for ZCTA 70785.
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.
Various community parks and green spaces serve the residential population.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.