The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 70589 sells for about $165,000, or $115 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 88 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $950 a month.
ZIP 70589 — Washington
The housing market in 70589 remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation. Demand is driven by local residents seeking affordable housing, though the market is constrained by limited new construction and a slow-growth economic environment.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking affordable, rural living with a slower pace of life and proximity to regional employment centers.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 88 days on market with 9.8 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
13% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.8% · poverty 19.5% — a mixed stability 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 4.1%/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 3.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 70589, Saint Landry 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.
Crime rates in Washington, LA are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the primary concern in the broader St. Landry Parish region.
Schools serving the 70589 area are part of the St. Landry Parish School District, which maintains a mix of rural community schools with varying performance ratings.
The area is subject to flood risk associated with the Atchafalaya Basin and regional bayou systems, necessitating flood insurance for many properties.
Economic momentum is driven by local agriculture, small-scale retail, and proximity to the larger employment hubs of Opelousas and Lafayette.
Property taxes are assessed by St. Landry Parish based on a millage rate system; homestead exemptions are available for primary residences.
Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with access to I-49 providing a direct corridor to Lafayette and Alexandria.
Local recreation includes access to rural outdoor spaces, nearby bayou fishing, and community parks within the town of Washington.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and steady demand for affordable housing, with limited short-term rental presence.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, local government, and small business services, with many residents commuting to larger nearby cities.
Transportation is heavily dependent on private vehicles; the area is served by state highways connecting to the I-49 interstate.
Development is largely limited to small-scale residential infill and agricultural land use management.
The St. Landry Parish Assessor's office manages property valuations, typically reassessing on a four-year cycle.
Parcels are subject to St. Landry Parish school and fire protection district taxes.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional flood risk and proximity to hurricane-prone coastal zones.
St. Landry Parish has experienced a slight net population decline over the last decade, consistent with broader rural Louisiana trends.
Louisiana is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a residential property disclosure form detailing the condition of the home.
Data retrieved from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates for ZCTA 70589.
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.
Community green space for local events and recreation.
Regional waterway used for fishing and outdoor activities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.