The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 70791 sells for about $314,990, or $163 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.27% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 61 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,149 a month.
ZIP 70791 — Wilson
The housing market in ZIP 70791 remains strong, driven by the exceptional reputation of the Zachary Community School District. Home values continue to see appreciation, and the area remains a highly desirable destination for families within the Baton Rouge metropolitan region.
This ZIP is ideal for family buyers seeking top-tier public education, as well as commuters looking for a suburban environment within reach of Baton Rouge.
Median prices moved up 2.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 61 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
20% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is cooling.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · poverty 8.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 70791, Zachary 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 Zachary Community School District is widely recognized as the top-rated school district in Louisiana, consistently maintaining an 'A' or 'A+' grade and serving as the primary anchor for local real estate desirability.
The area experiences robust economic momentum driven by the reputation of its school district, which attracts families and supports consistent new residential construction.
Residents primarily commute toward the Baton Rouge employment core via major highway corridors.
The area features local parks and community-focused recreational facilities, with broader shopping and dining options accessible within the greater Baton Rouge metropolitan reach.
The rental market is supported by the area's high desirability and strong school district, maintaining steady demand.
The local economy is anchored by the high-performing school district and its role as a residential hub for the Baton Rouge metropolitan area.
The area is served by regional highway corridors providing access to the Baton Rouge metropolitan area.
New residential construction is active, with builders like DSLD Homes continuing to develop new subdivisions in the area.
The area is served by the Zachary Community School District.
Data sourced from Census Reporter profiles for Zachary, LA.
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.
- Surge Entertainment4.517.4 mi
- Airborne Extreme Adventure Park4.619.9 mi
- Liberty Lagoon414.8 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.319.5 mi
- 13th Gate Escape, Louisiana's Ultimate Escape Games4.913.8 mi
- Tiger Stadium4.815.8 mi
- Raising Cane's River Center, Baton Rouge, La4.213.5 mi
- The Queen Baton Rouge4.112.5 mi
- Pete Maravich Assembly Center4.715.7 mi
- Alex Box Stadium4.916.2 mi
- BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo4.26.4 mi
- Zachary Youth Park4.62.3 mi
- Capitol Park Museum4.812.9 mi
- Blackwater Conservation Area4.511.1 mi
- Central Sports Park4.512.1 mi
- Louisiana's Old State Capitol4.713.4 mi
- Knock Knock Children's Museum4.714.8 mi
- Louisiana State Capitol4.612.7 mi
- Louisiana Art & Science Museum4.613.4 mi
- Burden Museum & Gardens4.817.5 mi
- Zachary Youth Park4.62.3 mi
- Beaver Creek Golf Course4.53 mi
- Blackwater Conservation Area4.511.1 mi
- Central Sports Park4.512.1 mi
- Greenwood Community Park4.56.1 mi
- Beaver Creek Golf Course4.53 mi
- Copper Mill Golf Club4.22.8 mi
- The Bluffs Golf and Sports Resort4.111.5 mi
- Rouses Market4.33.1 mi
- LTK Seafood4.212.2 mi
- Dollar General3.99.7 mi
- Turbo Motors4.67.4 mi
- Dollar General410.6 mi
- Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport4.48.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Ranked as the #1 school district in Louisiana, serving as the primary anchor for the community.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.