The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 70546 sells for about $160,000, or $101 per square foot.
Prices are down 16.34% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 84 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $887 a month.
ZIP 70546 — Jennings
The housing market in 70546 is currently experiencing a cooling trend with a significant year-over-year decline in median listing prices. High vacancy rates and economic headwinds in the region contribute to a buyer's market environment. Data for specific metrics like sales count and months of supply are not currently published at the ZIP level.
This ZIP is suitable for budget-conscious family buyers and local workers seeking affordable housing options in a small-town setting.
Median prices moved down 16.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 84 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.0% · poverty 18.3% — 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 7.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
ZCTA 70546
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Louisiana) — Ad Valorem Property Tax Assessment: Property is assessed at 10% of its fair market value. The tax liability is calculated by applying the local millage rate to the assessed value. A homestead exemption of $75,000 of the assessed value is available for owner-occupied primary residences.
Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with typical patterns reflecting regional travel within Jefferson Davis Parish.
The area features local parks and community spaces within Jennings, providing basic outdoor recreation and gathering spots for residents.
The rental market is characterized by lower-than-average rents compared to state and national benchmarks, with a significant portion of the housing stock serving as primary residences.
The local economy is anchored by regional services and small-scale industry within Jefferson Davis Parish.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau ZCTA 70546 profiles.
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. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
Local community park providing green space and recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.