The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 71327 sells for about $105,900, or $78 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.1% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 112 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $850 a month.
ZIP 71327 — Cottonport
The housing market in 71327 is characterized by low inventory and slow turnover, reflecting a stable but stagnant rural economy. Prices remain affordable compared to national averages, though limited economic growth and aging housing stock constrain significant appreciation. Market conditions are expected to remain steady in the near term.
This ZIP is best suited for local families and retirees seeking affordable housing in a quiet, rural setting, rather than commuters or investors looking for high-growth opportunities.
Median prices moved down 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 112 days on market with 7.2 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 7.8% · poverty 22.5% — a mixed stability 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 2.9%/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 3.0%/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 71327, Avoyelles 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 Cottonport are generally lower than the national average, though property crime remains the most frequently reported incident type in this rural Avoyelles Parish community.
Public schools serving the area are part of the Avoyelles Parish School District, which faces ongoing challenges with academic performance and resource allocation common to rural Louisiana districts.
The area is located in a region with significant flood risk due to its proximity to the Atchafalaya Basin and low-lying topography, necessitating flood insurance for many properties.
Economic momentum is modest, with the local economy anchored by agriculture, local government, and small-scale retail; there is limited large-scale industrial development currently underway.
Property taxes are assessed by Avoyelles Parish based on a 10% assessment ratio for residential property, with various millage rates applied by local taxing authorities including the parish and school district.
Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with most employment centers located in larger regional hubs like Alexandria, requiring a drive of approximately 45-60 minutes.
Recreational opportunities are centered on outdoor activities such as fishing and hunting in the surrounding bayous, with limited local park facilities and small-town community shopping.
The rental market is characterized by a high share of single-family homes and older housing stock, with limited new multi-family inventory and stable, low-growth rent trajectories.
The local economy is primarily driven by agriculture, public sector employment, and small-scale service industries, with limited diversification.
Transportation infrastructure is limited to state highways; there is no public transit system, making car ownership essential for all residents.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction within the ZIP code.
The Avoyelles Parish Assessor is responsible for the valuation of all real property within the county, following state-mandated assessment cycles.
Parcels are subject to Avoyelles Parish School District taxes and various local fire and utility district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are elevated due to the region's susceptibility to flood and wind damage, with many properties requiring coverage through the National Flood Insurance Program.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov 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.
Local community park providing basic recreational space and playground facilities.
Natural waterway serving as a local landmark for fishing and outdoor recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.