Latest available · Census ACS 5-Year (2024)
What Is the Average Rent in ZCTA5 70538, Louisiana?
ZIP code · Census ACS 5-Year estimates
The median gross rent in ZCTA5 70538, Louisiana (ZIP 70538) is $733/month (±$105), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $117,800 (±$11,671), and the median household income is $52,407/year. The unemployment rate in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana was 4.5% as of April 2026 (preliminary). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.
Housing Metrics for ZIP 70538
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Gross Rent | $733 |
| Median Home Value | $117,800 |
| Median Household Income | $52,407 |
| Total Housing Units | 4,895 |
| Renter-Occupied Units | 1,254 |
| Renter-Occupied Share | 26% |
| Households Paying 50%+ Income | 214 households |
| Unemployment Rate(April 2026) | 4.5% |
How does ZIP 70538 compare?
Median gross rent ranked against all ZIP codes in Louisiana.
Higher rent than 24% of ZIP codes in Louisiana · 299th of 391
| # | ZIP code | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ZCTA5 70124 | $1,823 |
| 2 | ZCTA5 70462 | $1,820 |
| 3 | ZCTA5 71110 | $1,746 |
| … 295 more … | ||
| 299 | ZCTA5 70538(you are here) | $733 |
| … 89 more … | ||
| 389 | ZCTA5 70789 | $381 |
| 390 | ZCTA5 71456 | $317 |
| 391 | ZCTA5 71229 | $290 |
Geography
ZIP 70538 is in St. Mary Parish County, Louisiana.
It covers part of Franklin city, Louisiana.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in ZCTA5 70538, Louisiana?
The median gross rent in ZCTA5 70538, Louisiana (ZIP 70538) is $733/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.
What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in ZCTA5 70538, Louisiana?
The median rent for a 2-bedroom in ZCTA5 70538, Louisiana is not available based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.
What is the median home value in ZCTA5 70538, Louisiana?
The median home value in ZCTA5 70538, Louisiana (ZIP 70538) is $117,800 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).
What percentage of renters in ZCTA5 70538 are rent-burdened?
In ZCTA5 70538, Louisiana, 214 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.
What is the median household income in ZCTA5 70538, Louisiana?
The median household income in ZCTA5 70538, Louisiana is $52,407/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).
How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?
The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $733 has a margin of error of ±$105. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.
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