The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 71362 sells for about $210,000, or $118 per square foot.
Prices are up +1.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 15 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $611 a month.
ZIP 71362 — Plaucheville
The Pineville housing market remains stable with a median sale price of approximately $210,000 and a moderate pace of sales. Market activity is supported by steady demand from local residents and the influence of the nearby Alexandria employment hub. Inventory levels are sufficient to meet current buyer interest, keeping the market balanced.
This area is well-suited for families and local employees seeking an affordable cost of living with access to the amenities of the Alexandria-Pineville metropolitan core.
Median prices moved up 1.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 15 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.9% · poverty 25.1% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 71360, Rapides Parish, Louisiana
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 area is served by the Rapides Parish School District, which provides a range of public educational options for the community.
The region is subject to standard regional flood and wind risks common to Central Louisiana, with insurance premiums influenced by these environmental factors.
Economic momentum is anchored by the proximity to Alexandria and the presence of Louisiana Christian University, which serves as a key local institution.
Property taxes are assessed at the parish level with specific millage rates applied to the fair market value of residential parcels.
Residents primarily commute via highway corridors connecting Pineville to the Alexandria employment core across the Red River.
The area features access to outdoor recreation including local parks and proximity to the Red River for water-based activities.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand driven by the local university and the broader Cenla employment base.
The economy is driven by education, healthcare, and government services, with strong integration into the broader Central Louisiana (Cenla) regional market.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, relying on major highway infrastructure to connect Pineville to the surrounding Rapides Parish area.
Development is focused on maintaining the city's residential character while supporting the growth of the university and local commercial corridors.
The Rapides Parish Tax Assessor manages the assessment of property values for tax purposes within the jurisdiction.
Parcels are subject to Rapides Parish school and municipal tax districts.
Property insurance costs are reflective of the regional climate risks associated with Central Louisiana.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov for ZCTA 71360.
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.
A private liberal arts college that serves as a major anchor for the city.
Provides regional recreational opportunities and defines the border with Alexandria.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.