The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 56168 sells for about $211,000, or $115 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 85 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $914 a month.
ZIP 56168 — Rushmore
The housing market in the 70422 area remains stable with modest price appreciation and limited inventory. Demand is driven by local residents and those seeking affordable rural living, though the market is constrained by a low volume of closed sales.
This area is best suited for budget-conscious family buyers and local workers seeking a rural lifestyle with manageable access to regional employment hubs.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 85 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced 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 2.4% · poverty 7.1% — 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 5.1%/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 5.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 70422 (Amite)
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in the Amite area are generally consistent with rural Tangipahoa Parish trends, with property crime being the primary concern compared to regional averages.
Schools serving this area are part of the Tangipahoa Parish School System, which maintains a mix of performance ratings across its rural and suburban campuses.
The area is subject to regional flood risks associated with the Tangipahoa River basin and requires standard wind/hail insurance coverage typical for Southeast Louisiana.
Economic momentum is driven by local agricultural, forestry, and small-scale commercial services, with proximity to I-55 providing access to the broader Northshore employment corridor.
Property taxes are assessed by Tangipahoa Parish based on a 10% assessment ratio for residential property, with various millage rates applied by local school, fire, and parish districts.
Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commutes, with I-55 serving as the main artery for travel toward Hammond or the Greater New Orleans area.
Local recreation includes access to rural park spaces, proximity to the Tangipahoa River for outdoor activities, and basic shopping/dining options located in the town of Amite.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and steady demand from local workers, with limited new multi-family development in the immediate vicinity.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, forestry, and public sector employment within Tangipahoa Parish.
Transportation is heavily dependent on private vehicle use via I-55 and US-51, with limited public transit infrastructure.
Development is primarily focused on small-scale residential infill and local commercial expansion along the US-51 corridor.
The Tangipahoa Parish Assessor's office manages property valuations with periodic reassessments as required by state law.
Parcels are subject to Tangipahoa Parish school, fire protection, and drainage district taxes.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional flood zone designations and the state's broader windstorm risk profile.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov for ZCTA 70422.
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 local green space and community gathering areas.
Offers regional access for fishing and outdoor recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.