The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 71456 sells for about $248,000, or $105 per square foot.
Prices are up +19% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $950 a month.
ZIP 71456 — Natchez
The housing market in 71456 is characterized by low transaction volume and stable, albeit modest, price growth. Market conditions are driven by local demand in a rural setting, with limited inventory keeping prices from significant fluctuation. The area remains affordable compared to national averages, though it lacks the rapid development seen in larger Louisiana metros.
This ZIP is best suited for local residents and those seeking rural, quiet living, as it lacks the density and amenities required by urban commuters or investors.
Median prices moved up 19.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% 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 12.0%/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 11.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 71456, Natchitoches 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.
The area is subject to regional flood risks common to Natchitoches Parish and Louisiana riverine environments.
Economic momentum is largely tied to regional agricultural and heritage tourism sectors in the Natchitoches area.
Property taxes are assessed at the parish level; Louisiana utilizes a homestead exemption for primary residences.
Commutes are primarily rural, relying on local state highways for access to Natchitoches and surrounding employment hubs.
The area features proximity to the Cane River and rural outdoor recreation, with limited immediate commercial shopping.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and limited turnover, typical of rural Louisiana village settings.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, forestry, and tourism related to the historic Cane River region.
Transportation is entirely dependent on private vehicles with no public transit infrastructure.
Development is limited to small-scale residential and agricultural improvements.
The Natchitoches Parish Assessor manages property valuations for the area.
Parcels are subject to Natchitoches Parish school and local fire protection district taxes.
Property insurance premiums in Louisiana are elevated due to regional wind and flood risk exposure.
Louisiana is a judicial foreclosure state requiring court intervention for property seizures.
Sellers are required to provide a residential property disclosure form detailing known defects.
Data retrieved from Census ZCTA profiles and local parish records.
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 major regional historical site preserving the cultural landscape of the Cane River area.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.