Ponchatoula, LA 70454 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Ponchatoula, LA—70454

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$241,000

0.8% YoY Growth

Household Income

$70,600

26.3% YoY Growth

Days on Market

14.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

-1.8%

Median Rent

$1,700

0.0% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$850

19.4% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$1,200

1.6% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,700

6.7% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Ponchatoula, LA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Ponchatoula, LA is $241,000, with a year-over-year change of 0.8%. This indicates that home prices in Ponchatoula, LA are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -1.8%, suggesting a decrease housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$241,000	0.8%
Single Family	$242,000	1.3%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Ponchatoula, LA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Ponchatoula, LA is $1,700, with a year-over-year rent change of 0.0%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Ponchatoula, LA is 1-bedrooms: $850, 2-bedrooms: $1,280, 3-bedrooms: $1,740, 4-bedrooms: $2,050. The most common rental property sizes in Ponchatoula, LA are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 48.6% and 38.7% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,700	$1,700
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$850	$850
2 Bed Rent	$1,200	$1,280
3 Bed Rent	$1,700	$1,740
4 Bed Rent	$2,200	$2,050

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

2.9%

1 Bedroom

5.9%

2 Bedrooms

48.6%

3 Bedrooms

38.7%

4 Bedrooms

3.9%

Property Listings — Ponchatoula, LA

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Ponchatoula, LA is 75. This is a increase of 14.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 26.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$275,000	-2.0%
Listing Count	214	15.0%
Listings as % of Homes	1.0%	15.0%
Days on Market	86	14.0%

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Demographics — Ponchatoula, LA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Ponchatoula, LA has a population of 33,200, which has increased by 12.8% over the past 5 years. Ponchatoula, LA is a popular place for families, as children make up 26.3% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 20.7% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 9.2% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	33,200	12.8%
% Under 18	26.3%	2.7%
% Seniors	17.3%	34.1%
% WFH	9.2%	300.0%
% w/ College Degree	20.7%	-11.5%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Ponchatoula, LA is a predominantly white area, with 72.8% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 7.4% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Ponchatoula, LA is black, making up 16.3% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 3.1% of the population in Ponchatoula, LA, and this percentage has increased by 181.8% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	72.8%	-7.4%
% Black	16.3%	10.9%
% Hispanic	7.7%	108.1%
% Asian	0.4%	-20.0%
% Foreign Born	3.1%	181.8%

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Mortgage and Risk — Ponchatoula, LA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 778 mortgage originations in Ponchatoula, LA, of which 54.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 80.0%, with 49.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Ponchatoula, LA. Investor activity is low, as 3.0% of loans were by investors. 10.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	778
% Conventional Loans	54.0%
% Government Loans	46.0%
% Investor Loans	3.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	10.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Ponchatoula, LA

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Ponchatoula, LA under the Section 8 program is 3.4%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Ponchatoula, LA, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	193
Total Units Section 8	83
% Rentals under Section 8	3.4%
% Occupied Section 8	75.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$90	$850	$940
2 Bedroom	$20	$1,200	$1,220
3 Bedroom	-$190	$1,700	$1,510
4 Bedroom	-$580	$2,200	$1,620

Ponchatoula, LA—70454

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Ponchatoula, LA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Ponchatoula, LA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Ponchatoula, LA

Demographics — Ponchatoula, LA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Ponchatoula, LA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Ponchatoula, LA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Ponchatoula, LA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Ponchatoula, LA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.5
Median Home Price	$241,000
Median Household Income	$70,600

Ponchatoula, LA—70454

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Ponchatoula, LA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Ponchatoula, LA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Ponchatoula, LA

Demographics — Ponchatoula, LA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Ponchatoula, LA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Ponchatoula, LA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Ponchatoula, LA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Ponchatoula, LA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Robert, LA

Hammond, LA

University Place

Hammond, LA

Madisonville, LA

Frequently Asked Questions

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