ZIP Code · LA

ZIP 70769

Part of Prairieville, LA

Pop. 49,278·Ascension Parish·3rd most expensive ZIP in Louisiana

Median rent (all units)

$2,074/mo

Year-over-Year

+3.6%

Month-over-Month

+1.1%

vs US Median

+$142

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ZIP 70769 · $2,074

More expensive than 65% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,170

1 BR

$1,200

2 BR

$1,360

3 BR

$1,710

4 BR+

$2,190

Research median

$1,360/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 70769 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in October 2023.

Past year vs. the rest of Louisiana

Rent in ZIP 70769 changed +3.6% over the year to September 2026. Across the 75 Louisiana ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.0%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($109,404) is $2,735 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($2,190).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 70817, 5 miles away, rents for 26% less ($1,526/mo), about $6,600 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 70769. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$24,888/yr

At $2,074/mo median

Location

CityPrairieville

StateLA

CountyAscension Parish

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Landlord's Market

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Rents are climbing (3.6% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+3.6% YoY, +1.1% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 70769 (Prairieville, LA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 37.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

49,278

Median income

$109,404

Median age

Renters

12.3%

Age distribution

29.2%

19.8%

29%

Under 1829.2%

18–3419.8%

35–5429%

55–6411.8%

65+10.2%

Gender

50.6%

49.4%

Male50.6%

Female49.4%

Race & ethnicity

74.7%

12.5%

White74.7%

Black12.5%

Hispanic7.3%

Asian1.6%

Other3.9%

Education (25+)

26.9%

29.1%

37.1%

No HS diploma6.9%

HS diploma26.9%

Some college29.1%

Bachelor's+37.1%

Housing tenure

87.7%

12.3%

Owner87.7%

Renter12.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 70769 in Prairieville, LA has changed in 5 years

Income

$104,343 → $109,404

up 4.9%

Population

46,900 → 49,278

up 5.1%

Renter share

8.9% → 12.3%

+3.4 pts

Bachelor's+

36.6% → 37.1%

+0.5 pts

Median age

34.7 → 36

+1.3 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $104,343 in 2021 to $109,404 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 70769 in Prairieville, LA adding about 2,378 residents over the five-year window, up 5.1% on net. The renter share has risen from 8.9% to 12.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 70769 covers Prairieville, LA. The median rent here is $2,074/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,200/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,360/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($109,404/yr), ZIP 70769 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 70769?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $83,000/year (about $40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,074/mo in ZIP 70769. The local median household income is $109,404/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 70769?

Rent in ZIP 70769 has risen 3.6% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in October 2023.

How does ZIP 70769 compare to other ZIPs in Louisiana?

ZIP 70769 is one of the pricier among Louisiana ZIP codes for rent, ranking #3 of 92 at $2,074/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 70769 changed +3.6%, against a typical +3.0% across the 75 Louisiana ZIP codes Zillow tracks.