3-digit ZIP regional index
Home appreciation in ZIP codes 707xxCentral, LA area
FHFA HPI® data shows the regional home price index for ZIP codes beginning with 707 changed +3.9% over the year to Q2 2026, compared with +2.9% for Louisiana and +3.0% for the United States.
The region covers ZIP codes 70706–70791. Most of its 2010 population lived in Livingston Parish (29%), Ascension Parish (24%), East Baton Rouge Parish (15%). Communities in the region include Prairieville, Zachary, Baker, Denham Springs, Gonzales. This is a regional index, not a ZIP5, street, or individual-home estimate.
- 1-year change
- +3.9%
- 5-year change
- +28.2%
- Since Q1 1995
- +214%
- National rank (1 year)
- 414th
Year to Q2 2026
vs U.S. +41.3%
vs U.S. +292%
of 882 ZIP3 regions
ZIP3 707 vs Louisiana and the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- ZIP3 707: 314.2
- Louisiana: 300.2
- Baton Rouge, LA metro: 301.9
- United States: 391.6
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Appreciation by time window
| Window | ZIP3 707 | LA | U.S. | Gap vs LA | Gap vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.9% | +2.9% | +3.0% | +1.0 pts | +0.8 pts |
| 3 years | +8.9% | +6.3% | +12.9% | +2.6 pts | −3.9 pts |
| 5 years | +28.2% | +20.9% | +41.3% | +7.3 pts | −13.1 pts |
| 10 years | +50.1% | +42.1% | +93.3% | +8.0 pts | −43.3 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | +214% | +200% | +292% | +14.0 pts | −77.3 pts |
If you bought in ZIP3 707 in…
Applying the regional index change from the same quarter of each year to Q2 2026 to an example $300,000 purchase price. Individual homes can differ widely from the regional average.
| Bought in | Index change | $300,000 then, at the regional rate |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 1995 | +206% | $918,922 |
| Q2 2000 | +143% | $730,438 |
| Q2 2005 | +100% | $601,090 |
| Q2 2010 | +63.5% | $490,519 |
| Q2 2015 | +54.0% | $462,141 |
| Q2 2020 | +35.2% | $405,659 |
| Q2 2021 | +28.2% | $384,543 |
| Q2 2023 | +8.9% | $326,780 |
| Q2 2025 | +3.9% | $311,624 |
How ZIP3 707 ranks
Over the past year ZIP3 707 ranks 414th of 882 3-digit ZIP regions nationally and 5th of 13 in Louisiana. Its one-year change is +0.8 pts versus the nation and +1.0 pts versus Louisiana. Rank 1 is the strongest appreciation.
| Window | National rank | Rank in Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 414th of 882 | 5th of 13 |
| 3 years | 750th of 882 | 6th of 13 |
| 5 years | 813th of 882 | 1st of 13 |
| 10 years | 853rd of 882 | 2nd of 13 |
| Since Q1 1995 | 708th of 879 | 2nd of 13 |
Boom, bust, and recovery in ZIP3 707
ZIP3 707's index peaked in Q1 2009, fell 4.1% to its low in Q1 2011, and regained its peak in Q2 2014, about 5.2 years after the top. Today it sits +60.2% versus that 2000s peak. How every state and ZIP region fared
| Area | 2000s peak | Low point | Peak to low | Back to peak | Today vs peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP3 707 | Q1 2009 | Q1 2011 | -4.1% | Q2 2014 (5.2 yrs) | +60.2% |
| LA | Q1 2009 | Q2 2011 | -4.2% | Q2 2014 (5.2 yrs) | +53.7% |
| Metro | Q1 2009 | Q3 2011 | -3.5% | Q2 2014 (5.2 yrs) | +57.4% |
| U.S. | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -19.0% | Q4 2016 (9.8 yrs) | +89.3% |
Appreciation after inflation
Adjusting for consumer price inflation, ZIP3 707's index has changed +41.9% in real terms since Q1 1995. Home prices vs inflation
| Window | Inflation (CPI-U) | ZIP3 707 after inflation | LA after inflation | Metro after inflation | U.S. after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.9% | +0.0% | -0.9% | -1.0% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | -0.8% | -3.2% | -2.7% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | +3.4% | -2.5% | +0.3% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | +7.9% | +2.1% | +5.5% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | +41.9% | +35.6% | +36.4% | +76.8% |
Estimate appreciation for a home in ZIP3 707
Regional estimate
$450,222
- Estimated gain
- $150,222
- Index change
- +50.07%
- Start index
- 209.37
- End index
- 314.21
ZIP3 707 (Central, LA area), Q2 2016 to Q2 2026. Index type: Native 3-Digit ZIP index.
Nearby 3-digit ZIP regions
| 3-digit ZIP region | State | 1 year | 5 years | Since Q1 1995 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 708 · Baton Rouge, LA area | LA | +4.6% | +22.2% | +195% |
| 704 · Slidell, LA area | LA | +1.9% | +26.3% | +192% |
| 703 · Houma, LA area | LA | -4.3% | +14.7% | +196% |
| 700 · Kenner, LA area | LA | +3.0% | +17.0% | +202% |
| 705 · Lafayette, LA area | LA | +4.5% | +25.1% | +195% |
| 396 · McComb, MS area | MS | +4.2% | +40.4% | +203% |
Recent quarterly index values
| Period | Index |
|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 314.21 |
| Q1 2026 | 311.45 |
| Q4 2025 | 309.70 |
| Q3 2025 | 305.02 |
| Q2 2025 | 302.49 |
| Q1 2025 | 292.49 |
| Q4 2024 | 294.40 |
| Q3 2024 | 296.11 |
| Q2 2024 | 294.72 |
| Q1 2024 | 288.33 |
| Q4 2023 | 278.27 |
| Q3 2023 | 283.63 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices risen in ZIP codes starting with 707?
- Based on FHFA HPI® data for 3-digit ZIP region 707, the regional index changed +3.9% over the year to Q2 2026, +28.2% over five years, +50.1% over ten years, and +214% since Q1 1995.
- Is ZIP3 707 appreciating faster than Louisiana and the U.S.?
- Over the past year the region's index +3.9% compares with +2.9% for Louisiana and +3.0% for the U.S., a gap of +0.8 pts versus the nation. Over five years the gap versus the nation is −13.1 pts.
- Which ZIP codes are in 3-digit ZIP region 707?
- All ZIP codes that begin with 707. Census 2010 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas in this region run from 70706 to 70791 (57 areas). FHFA publishes one index for the whole 3-digit region, not for each 5-digit ZIP code.
- Can I use this to value my home?
- No. The FHFA HPI® is a broad regional index of average price movement. It is not an appraisal, tax assessment, or automated valuation of any individual property. Use it as general context alongside local sales and a professional opinion.