Zachary, LA 70791 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Zachary, LA—70791

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$263,000

0.1% YoY Growth

Household Income

$80,200

16.0% YoY Growth

Days on Market

19.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

0.1%

Median Rent

$1,750

15.4% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,300

N/A

2-Bed Rent

$1,400

26.9% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,750

5.5% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Zachary, LA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Zachary, LA is $263,000, with a year-over-year change of 0.1%. This indicates that home prices in Zachary, LA are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.1%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$263,000	0.1%
Single Family	$266,000	0.4%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Zachary, LA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Zachary, LA is $1,760, with a year-over-year rent change of -15.4%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Zachary, LA is 1-bedrooms: $1,330, 2-bedrooms: $1,370, 3-bedrooms: $1,720, 4-bedrooms: $2,290. The most common rental property sizes in Zachary, LA are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 40.2% and 36.7% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,750	$1,760
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$1,300	$1,330
2 Bed Rent	$1,400	$1,370
3 Bed Rent	$1,750	$1,720
4 Bed Rent	$2,400	$2,290

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% of Rental Stock

1 Bedroom

17.9%

2 Bedrooms

40.2%

3 Bedrooms

36.7%

4 Bedrooms

5.2%

Property Listings — Zachary, LA

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Zachary, LA is 65. This is a decrease of -12.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 20.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$315,000	-4.0%
Listing Count	221	-3.0%
Listings as % of Homes	1.2%	-3.0%
Days on Market	69	-19.0%

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Demographics — Zachary, LA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Zachary, LA has a population of 30,100, which has increased by 12.6% over the past 5 years. Zachary, LA is a popular place for families, as children make up 26.4% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 39.2% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 5.4% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	30,100	12.6%
% Under 18	26.4%	-5.0%
% Seniors	14.5%	16.0%
% WFH	5.4%	217.6%
% w/ College Degree	39.2%	28.1%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Zachary, LA is a predominantly white area, with 52.7% of the population identifying as white. The white population has grown by 3.1% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Zachary, LA is black, making up 40.9% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 2.1% of the population in Zachary, LA, and this percentage has decreased by 12.5% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	52.7%	3.1%
% Black	40.9%	-8.7%
% Hispanic	2.0%	5.3%
% Asian	1.6%	33.3%
% Foreign Born	2.1%	-12.5%

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Mortgage and Risk — Zachary, LA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 574 mortgage originations in Zachary, LA, of which 62.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 81.0%, with 45.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Zachary, LA. Investor activity is low, as 6.0% of loans were by investors. 7.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	574
% Conventional Loans	62.0%
% Government Loans	38.0%
% Investor Loans	6.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	7.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Zachary, LA

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Zachary, LA under the Section 8 program is 1.9%. 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. In Zachary, LA, none of the tracked home sizes currently have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting limited Section 8 opportunity.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	35
Total Units Section 8	35
% Rentals under Section 8	1.9%
% Occupied Section 8	84.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	-$100	$1,300	$1,200
2 Bedroom	-$40	$1,400	$1,360
3 Bedroom	-$50	$1,750	$1,700
4 Bedroom	-$150	$2,400	$2,250

Zachary, LA—70791

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Zachary, LA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Zachary, LA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Zachary, LA

Demographics — Zachary, LA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Zachary, LA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Zachary, LA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Zachary, LA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Zachary, LA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Baker, LA

Broadmoor, Baton Rouge, LA

Slaughter, LA

University Area, Baton Rouge, LA

Highland Farms

Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.2
Median Home Price	$263,000
Median Household Income	$80,200

Zachary, LA—70791

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Zachary, LA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Zachary, LA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Zachary, LA

Demographics — Zachary, LA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Zachary, LA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Zachary, LA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Zachary, LA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Zachary, LA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Baker, LA

Broadmoor, Baton Rouge, LA

Slaughter, LA

University Area, Baton Rouge, LA

Highland Farms

Frequently Asked Questions

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