The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 71286 sells for about $145,000, or $98 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 42 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $950 a month.
ZIP 71286 — Tallulah
The housing market in 71286 remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation. Market activity is driven by local demand rather than speculative investment, resulting in a balanced environment for buyers and sellers.
This ZIP is best suited for long-term residents, retirees, and families seeking an affordable, quiet rural lifestyle. It is less ideal for commuters requiring transit access or those seeking high-density urban amenities.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 42 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced 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 6.2% · poverty 15.4% — 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 2.6%/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 2.7%/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 71286, Ouachita 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.
Crime rates in this area are generally consistent with regional rural trends, with property crime being the primary concern. Local law enforcement maintains a stable presence, though residents often report a need for increased community vigilance.
Schools serving this ZIP are part of a rural district that provides foundational education, though standardized test scores and resource availability are generally lower than state averages.
The area is subject to seasonal flood risks near low-lying drainage basins and requires standard wind/hail insurance coverage due to regional storm patterns.
Economic momentum is modest, driven primarily by local agriculture, small-scale retail, and regional service-sector employment. Infrastructure development is focused on maintaining existing rural road networks.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level based on fair market value, with specific millage rates applied for school districts and local municipal services. Homestead exemptions are available for primary residences.
Commuting typically requires personal vehicle use, with residents traveling to nearby regional employment hubs via state highways. Public transit options are not available.
Recreational opportunities are centered on local community parks and nearby natural areas suitable for fishing and outdoor activities. Shopping is limited to essential local retail and small-town commercial districts.
The rental market is characterized by low turnover and limited inventory, primarily consisting of single-family homes. Vacancy pressure is minimal, and rent growth has remained steady in line with local inflation.
The local economy is anchored by agricultural production and regional logistics, with limited diversification in the immediate vicinity.
Transportation is entirely dependent on private vehicle infrastructure, with no public transit systems serving the area.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently in the planning or construction pipeline for this ZIP.
The county appraisal district conducts periodic property assessments to determine taxable value, following state-mandated guidelines for rural property valuation.
Parcels are subject to standard county and school district taxation, with no active MUD or PID districts reported.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather risks, with standard coverage readily available through major regional carriers.
Net domestic migration is stable, with a slight trend toward long-term residency.
The state follows a non-judicial foreclosure process, allowing for efficient resolution of defaulted mortgages.
Sellers are required to provide a standard property disclosure form detailing known material defects at the time of listing.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov using ZCTA 71286 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.
- Poverty Point World Heritage Site4.812.8 mi
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Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides basic recreational space and playground facilities for residents.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.