The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 71475 sells for about $125,000, or $85 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.1% 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 $950 a month.
ZIP 71475 — Slagle
The housing market in 71475 is characterized by low inventory and slow turnover, reflecting a stable, rural economic environment. Prices have seen a slight year-over-year decline, consistent with broader regional trends in rural Louisiana. Demand remains modest, driven primarily by local buyers rather than speculative investment.
This ZIP is best suited for long-term residents, retirees, and those seeking affordable rural living who are comfortable with a car-dependent lifestyle.
Median prices moved down 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 112 days on market with 6.4 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
19% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.8% · poverty 18.4% — 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 2.7%/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 3.0%/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 71475, Sabine Parish, LA
Crime rates in this rural area are generally lower than the national average, with property-related incidents being the primary concern.
Schools serving this ZIP are part of the local parish district, which faces challenges with funding and student performance metrics compared to state averages.
The area is subject to moderate flood risk due to proximity to regional waterways and requires standard hazard insurance coverage.
Economic momentum is slow, with the local economy primarily driven by agriculture, forestry, and small-scale retail services.
Property taxes are assessed at the parish level; the area benefits from a homestead exemption for primary residences, which lowers the effective tax burden for owner-occupants.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling to nearby regional hubs for employment via state highways.
Recreation is centered on outdoor activities, including access to local fishing spots, hunting lands, and small community parks.
The rental market is characterized by low turnover and limited inventory, with most rentals consisting of single-family homes.
The economy is heavily reliant on the timber industry, agriculture, and tourism related to the nearby reservoir.
Transportation is limited to regional highway corridors; there is no public transit infrastructure.
Development is largely restricted to small-scale residential improvements and agricultural land use.
The parish assessor maintains property values based on periodic reappraisals, with a focus on agricultural land valuation.
Parcels are subject to parish-wide school and fire protection district taxes.
Insurance premiums are influenced by regional flood and wind risk, with availability remaining stable but costs rising.
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.
Major regional attraction for fishing and boating.
Provides extensive trails and outdoor recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.