The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 71468 sells for about $185,000, or $112 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 98 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $950 a month.
ZIP 71468 — Provencal
The housing market in 71468 is characterized by low inventory and slow turnover, typical of a rural, stable community. Prices have seen modest appreciation, driven by limited supply rather than high demand. The market remains quiet with few closed sales, reflecting a localized, non-speculative environment.
This ZIP is best suited for rural-lifestyle seekers, retirees, or local workers who prioritize affordability and proximity to national forest lands over urban amenities.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 98 days on market with 7.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.4% · poverty 15.2% — 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 5.4%/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 3.9%/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 71468, 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.
Schools serving the Provencal area are part of the Natchitoches Parish School District, which generally faces challenges typical of rural Louisiana districts.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including severe thunderstorms and potential flooding in low-lying areas near the Kisatchie National Forest.
Economic momentum is limited, primarily driven by local agriculture, timber, and proximity to Natchitoches; there is minimal large-scale commercial development.
Property taxes are assessed by Natchitoches Parish based on millage rates approved by local voters for schools, roads, and parish services.
Residents primarily commute by personal vehicle to Natchitoches or Alexandria for employment; public transit is not available.
The area offers significant outdoor access via the Kisatchie National Forest, providing opportunities for hiking, hunting, and fishing.
The rental market is thin with limited inventory, primarily consisting of single-family homes; vacancy pressure is low due to the small housing stock.
The local economy is anchored by timber, agriculture, and small-scale retail, with many residents commuting to Natchitoches for larger employment opportunities.
Transportation is entirely dependent on private vehicles via state highways; there is no public transit infrastructure.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this rural ZIP code.
The Natchitoches Parish Assessor is responsible for the valuation of all real property within the parish.
Parcels are subject to Natchitoches Parish school and parish-wide tax districts; no major MUDs or PIDs are present.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wind and storm risk, with availability generally stable but costs rising.
Louisiana is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court action to initiate the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a residential property disclosure form detailing known defects to the buyer.
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.
Provides extensive trails, camping, and wildlife viewing areas.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.