The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 71369 sells for about $125,000.
Prices are down 2.4% 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 $902 a month.
ZIP 71369 — Simmesport
The housing market in 71369 remains stable with low transaction volume and modest price fluctuations. Market conditions are driven by limited inventory and a rural economic base, resulting in a slow-paced environment for both buyers and sellers.
This area is best suited for local families, retirees, or individuals seeking affordable rural living with proximity to river-based recreation.
Median prices moved down 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 112 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 94.5% 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 3.1%/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 3.1%/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 71369, 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 Simmesport are generally lower than the national average, though property crime remains the primary concern for local law enforcement.
Schools serving the area are part of the Avoyelles Parish School District, which faces ongoing challenges with academic performance and resource allocation.
The area is located in a high-risk flood zone near the Atchafalaya River, necessitating mandatory flood insurance for most residential properties.
Economic momentum is limited, with the local economy primarily driven by agriculture, small-scale retail, and public sector employment.
Property taxes are assessed by Avoyelles Parish based on a 10% assessment ratio for residential property, with homestead exemptions available for primary residences.
Residents typically commute by car to employment hubs in Marksville or Alexandria, with limited public transit options available.
The area offers access to outdoor activities including fishing and boating on the Atchafalaya River and nearby bayous, with limited local shopping options.
The rental market is characterized by low turnover and limited inventory, with most units consisting of single-family homes or older duplexes.
The local economy is heavily reliant on agriculture and local government services, with limited industrial or corporate presence.
Transportation is almost exclusively reliant on personal vehicles, with major access provided by state highways connecting to larger parish hubs.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in 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 and levee district taxes, which fund local infrastructure and flood protection.
Property insurance premiums are elevated due to the area's proximity to the Atchafalaya River and associated flood risks.
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 green space and recreational facilities.
Major regional waterway used for fishing, boating, and outdoor recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass. Contamination repair: median rent, price per sq ft reproduced Avoyelles Parish County's own figure to the dollar and were cleared — a parent aggregate is not this ZIP's reading.