The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 71351 sells for about $165,000, or $108 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 84 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $950 a month.
ZIP 71351 — Marksville
The housing market in 71351 is characterized by slow, steady price appreciation and limited inventory, reflecting the broader economic stability of Avoyelles Parish. Market activity is largely driven by local employment at the Paragon Casino and public sector roles, with affordability remaining a key factor for residents. Current conditions show a balanced market with low turnover and modest year-over-year growth.
This area is best suited for local families and workers seeking an affordable cost of living, as well as retirees looking for a quiet, small-town environment with access to regional gaming and outdoor recreation.
Median prices moved up 3.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 84 days on market with 5.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced 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 24.5% — 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 4.1%/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 4.4%/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 71351, 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 Marksville are generally consistent with regional averages for rural Louisiana, though property crime remains a primary concern for local law enforcement.
Public schools in the area are managed by the Avoyelles Parish School District, which faces ongoing challenges regarding funding and academic performance metrics.
The area is subject to flood risks associated with the Red River basin and requires standard wind/hail insurance coverage common to Central Louisiana.
Economic momentum is largely anchored by the Paragon Casino Resort, which serves as the primary employer and a significant driver of local tourism and service-sector activity.
Property taxes are assessed by the Avoyelles Parish Assessor based on fair market value, with millage rates set by local taxing authorities including the parish, city, and school district.
Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with LA-1 serving as the main arterial route connecting the area to regional employment hubs.
Local amenities include the Marksville State Historic Site and proximity to the Spring Bayou Wildlife Management Area, offering outdoor recreation such as fishing and hiking.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and steady demand, largely driven by service workers and employees associated with the local casino and parish government.
The economy is heavily dependent on the gaming and hospitality sector, supplemented by public administration and agricultural support services in the surrounding parish.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent with limited public transit options; major highway access is provided by LA-1 and LA-115.
Development is focused on maintaining existing infrastructure and supporting small-scale commercial growth near the city center and casino corridor.
The Avoyelles Parish Assessor is responsible for the valuation of all real property within the parish, following Louisiana state assessment guidelines.
Parcels are subject to Avoyelles Parish School District taxes and various local fire and levee district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional flood risk and the state's overall exposure to hurricane-related wind damage.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 71351 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.
Major regional casino and hotel complex.
Features prehistoric Indian mounds and a museum.
Popular for fishing, boating, and wildlife observation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.