The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 70543 sells for about $169,000, or $132 per square foot.
Prices are up +6.3% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 107 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $890 a month.
ZIP 70543
The housing market in 70543 remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation. Market activity is limited, reflecting the rural nature of the area, while flood risk remains a significant factor for property valuation and insurance considerations.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with affordable housing options compared to larger urban centers.
Median prices moved up 6.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 107 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
8% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.1% · poverty 9.8% — 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 4.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 70543, Acadia Parish, LA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is served by the Acadia Parish School District, which provides public education for the Iota community.
Approximately 40% of properties in this ZIP code are identified as being at risk of severe flooding over the next 30 years.
Economic activity is primarily driven by local agriculture and small-town commerce within Acadia Parish.
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 access to regional highways connecting to larger employment hubs in Acadia Parish.
The area features local community parks and proximity to rural outdoor spaces typical of the Acadia Parish region.
The rental market is characterized by a preference for single-family homes, with HUD fair market rents for a two-bedroom unit at $890.
The local economy is anchored by agricultural production and small-scale retail services within the Acadia Parish region.
Transportation is primarily highway-based, with limited public transit infrastructure available in this rural area.
No major large-scale commercial or residential developments are currently reported for this ZIP code.
The Acadia Parish Assessor is responsible for the valuation of all residential and commercial properties within the jurisdiction.
Parcels are subject to Acadia Parish school and local municipal tax districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by the significant flood risk identified for a large portion of the housing stock.
Louisiana is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Louisiana law requires sellers to provide a property disclosure document detailing the condition of the home.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates for ZCTA 70543.
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.
- Lakeview Park & Beach4.613.9 mi
- Mr Gatti's Pizza4.411.3 mi
- Maison D'Memoire Bed & Breakfast Cottages4.915.2 mi
- Mr Gatti's Pizza4.210.7 mi
- Mr Gatti's Pizza4.212.3 mi
- Gator Chateau4.911.9 mi
- Mr Gatti's Pizza4.411.3 mi
- Mr Gatti's Pizza4.210.7 mi
- Mr Gatti's Pizza4.212.3 mi
- Oil and Gas Park4.711.9 mi
- Oil and Gas Park4.711.9 mi
- Levy Park4.512.9 mi
- Sterling Buick GMC West4.811.9 mi
- Crawfish Nest & Market4.512.8 mi
- Sterling Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram West4.811.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local recreational space serving the town of Iota.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.