The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 71280 sells for about $236,667, or $131 per square foot.
Prices are up +26.8% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 60 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,500 a month.
ZIP 71280 — Sterlington
The Sterlington housing market is currently a seller's market, driven by strong demand for new construction and limited inventory. Median prices have seen significant year-over-year growth, reflecting the area's appeal as a growing suburban community. While sales volume remains modest, the market temperature indicates sustained interest from buyers.
This ZIP is ideal for families and professionals seeking a suburban lifestyle with access to quality schools and new construction, while remaining within a reasonable commuting distance to Monroe.
Median prices moved up 26.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 60 days on market with 25.8 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
0% 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 4.0% · poverty 5.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 71280, Ouachita County LA
The area is served by the Sterlington school system, which is generally regarded as a high-performing district within Ouachita Parish.
The region is subject to flood risks common to Northern Louisiana; property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns and flood zone designations.
Sterlington is experiencing steady residential growth with new construction developments like Somerset Park and Trappers Pointe, supported by its proximity to the Monroe employment hub.
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 commute via US-165 toward Monroe, which serves as the primary employment and commercial core for the region.
The area features access to local parks and proximity to the Ouachita River for outdoor activities, with basic shopping and dining options located within Sterlington and nearby Monroe.
The rental market is characterized by a preference for single-family homes, with limited apartment inventory and steady demand from families.
The local economy is anchored by the broader Monroe-West Monroe metropolitan area, with key sectors including healthcare, education, and manufacturing.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with US-165 serving as the primary arterial corridor connecting the area to the wider region.
Development is focused on expanding residential capacity through new subdivisions to accommodate population growth.
The Ouachita Parish Tax Assessor manages property valuations, typically reassessing properties on a cyclical basis to reflect market value changes.
Parcels are subject to Ouachita Parish school district taxes and local municipal service assessments.
Property insurance markets are stable but sensitive to regional storm risks, requiring standard coverage for wind and flood hazards.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ACS tables.
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.
A central hub for local youth sports and community events.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.