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What Is the Average Rent in Zachary city, Louisiana?

$1,527/month 6%vs 2023 ($1,440)

City · Census ACS 5-Year estimates

The median gross rent in Zachary city, Louisiana is $1,527/month (±$160), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $259,100 (±$11,847), and the median household income is $84,480/year. The unemployment rate in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana was 3.6% as of April 2026 (preliminary). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.

Housing Metrics for Zachary city, Louisiana

MetricValue
Median Gross Rent$1,527
Median Home Value$259,100
Median Household Income$84,480
Total Housing Units7,648
Renter-Occupied Units1,564
Renter-Occupied Share20%
Households Paying 50%+ Income603 households
Unemployment Rate(April 2026)3.6%

How does Zachary city, Louisiana compare?

Median gross rent ranked against all cities in Louisiana.

Higher rent than 97% of cities in Louisiana · 12th of 357

Cheapest: Collinston village($290)
Priciest: Point Place CDP($2,697)
#CityValue
1Point Place CDP$2,697
2Red Chute CDP$2,095
3Killian town$2,086
… 8 more …
12Zachary city(you are here)$1,527
… 342 more …
355Collinston village$290
356Midway CDP$252
357Greensburg town$219

ZIP codes in Zachary city

2 ZIP codes overlap Zachary city.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Zachary city, Louisiana?

The median gross rent in Zachary city, Louisiana is $1,527/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 Zachary city, Louisiana?

The median rent for a 2-bedroom in Zachary city, 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 Zachary city, Louisiana?

The median home value in Zachary city, Louisiana is $259,100 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

What percentage of renters in Zachary city are rent-burdened?

In Zachary city, Louisiana, 603 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 Zachary city, Louisiana?

The median household income in Zachary city, Louisiana is $84,480/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 $1,527 has a margin of error of ±$160. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.

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