3-digit ZIP regional index
Home appreciation in ZIP codes 714xxNatchitoches, LA area
FHFA HPI® data shows the regional home price index for ZIP codes beginning with 714 changed +0.8% over the year to Q2 2026, compared with +2.9% for Louisiana and +3.0% for the United States.
The region covers ZIP codes 71401–71486. Most of its 2010 population lived in Vernon Parish (23%), Natchitoches Parish (19%), Rapides Parish (14%). Communities in the region include Fort Polk South, Oakdale, Leesville, Winnfield, Ball. This is a regional index, not a ZIP5, street, or individual-home estimate.
- 1-year change
- +0.8%
- 5-year change
- +25.3%
- Since Q1 1995
- +197%
- National rank (1 year)
- 773rd
Year to Q2 2026
vs U.S. +41.3%
vs U.S. +292%
of 882 ZIP3 regions
ZIP3 714 vs Louisiana and the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- ZIP3 714: 297.4
- Louisiana: 300.2
- United States: 391.6
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Appreciation by time window
| Window | ZIP3 714 | LA | U.S. | Gap vs LA | Gap vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +0.8% | +2.9% | +3.0% | −2.1 pts | −2.2 pts |
| 3 years | +10.0% | +6.3% | +12.9% | +3.7 pts | −2.8 pts |
| 5 years | +25.3% | +20.9% | +41.3% | +4.4 pts | −16.0 pts |
| 10 years | +43.1% | +42.1% | +93.3% | +1.0 pts | −50.3 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | +197% | +200% | +292% | −2.9 pts | −94.2 pts |
If you bought in ZIP3 714 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 | +196% | $888,940 |
| Q2 2000 | +144% | $731,622 |
| Q2 2005 | +92.6% | $577,848 |
| Q2 2010 | +57.6% | $472,732 |
| Q2 2015 | +45.3% | $435,892 |
| Q2 2020 | +31.5% | $394,508 |
| Q2 2021 | +25.3% | $375,939 |
| Q2 2023 | +10.0% | $330,104 |
| Q2 2025 | +0.8% | $302,451 |
How ZIP3 714 ranks
Over the past year ZIP3 714 ranks 773rd of 882 3-digit ZIP regions nationally and 11th of 13 in Louisiana. Its one-year change is −2.2 pts versus the nation and −2.1 pts versus Louisiana. Rank 1 is the strongest appreciation.
| Window | National rank | Rank in Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 773rd of 882 | 11th of 13 |
| 3 years | 716th of 882 | 4th of 13 |
| 5 years | 830th of 882 | 4th of 13 |
| 10 years | 862nd of 882 | 5th of 13 |
| Since Q1 1995 | 791st of 879 | 4th of 13 |
Boom, bust, and recovery in ZIP3 714
ZIP3 714's index peaked in Q1 2009, fell 2.0% to its low in Q2 2011, and regained its peak in Q4 2011, about 2.8 years after the top. Today it sits +56.9% 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 714 | Q1 2009 | Q2 2011 | -2.0% | Q4 2011 (2.8 yrs) | +56.9% |
| LA | Q1 2009 | Q2 2011 | -4.2% | Q2 2014 (5.2 yrs) | +53.7% |
| U.S. | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -19.0% | Q4 2016 (9.8 yrs) | +89.3% |
Appreciation after inflation
Adjusting for consumer price inflation, ZIP3 714's index has changed +34.3% in real terms since Q1 1995. Home prices vs inflation
| Window | Inflation (CPI-U) | ZIP3 714 after inflation | LA after inflation | U.S. after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.9% | -2.9% | -0.9% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | +0.2% | -3.2% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | +1.0% | -2.5% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | +2.9% | +2.1% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | +34.3% | +35.6% | +76.8% |
Estimate appreciation for a home in ZIP3 714
Regional estimate
$429,244
- Estimated gain
- $129,244
- Index change
- +43.08%
- Start index
- 207.84
- End index
- 297.38
ZIP3 714 (Natchitoches, LA area), Q2 2016 to Q2 2026. Index type: Balance of State.
Nearby 3-digit ZIP regions
| 3-digit ZIP region | State | 1 year | 5 years | Since Q1 1995 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 713 · Alexandria, LA area | LA | -3.0% | +21.3% | +181% |
| 710 · Minden, LA area | LA | +5.7% | +27.6% | +164% |
| 706 · Lake Charles, LA area | LA | +4.3% | +15.1% | +182% |
| 711 · Shreveport, LA area | LA | +2.9% | +24.8% | +153% |
| 712 · Monroe, LA area | LA | +3.0% | +23.5% | +185% |
| 759 · Lufkin, TX area | TX | +2.9% | +43.8% | +323% |
Recent quarterly index values
| Period | Index |
|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 297.38 |
| Q1 2026 | 295.85 |
| Q4 2025 | 301.57 |
| Q3 2025 | 289.53 |
| Q2 2025 | 294.97 |
| Q1 2025 | 292.00 |
| Q4 2024 | 285.65 |
| Q3 2024 | 281.22 |
| Q2 2024 | 281.07 |
| Q1 2024 | 271.94 |
| Q4 2023 | 276.58 |
| Q3 2023 | 267.77 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices risen in ZIP codes starting with 714?
- Based on FHFA HPI® data for 3-digit ZIP region 714, the regional index changed +0.8% over the year to Q2 2026, +25.3% over five years, +43.1% over ten years, and +197% since Q1 1995.
- Is ZIP3 714 appreciating faster than Louisiana and the U.S.?
- Over the past year the region's index +0.8% compares with +2.9% for Louisiana and +3.0% for the U.S., a gap of −2.2 pts versus the nation. Over five years the gap versus the nation is −16.0 pts.
- Which ZIP codes are in 3-digit ZIP region 714?
- All ZIP codes that begin with 714. Census 2010 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas in this region run from 71401 to 71486 (54 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.