The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
| ZIP Code | City | Housing Affordability Index | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 70556 | Mermentau | 350 |
| 2. | 71008 | Bienville | 256 |
| 3. | 70632 | Creole | 239 |
| 4. | 71016 | Castor | 238 |
| 5. | 71072 | Shongaloo | 232 |
| 6. | 71479 | Tullos | 231 |
| 7. | 71063 | Pelican | 227 |
| 8. | 71441 | Kelly | 224 |
| 9. | 71340 | Harrisonburg | 220 |
| 10. | 71031 | Goldonna | 206 |
| 11. | 70080 | Paradis | 206 |
| 12. | 70453 | Pine Grove | 197 |
| 13. | 70740 | Grosse Tete | 196 |
| 14. | 71419 | Converse | 196 |
| 15. | 70750 | Krotz Springs | 195 |
| 16. | 71002 | Ashland | 194 |
| 17. | 71406 | Belmont | 193 |
| 18. | 71034 | Hall Summit | 191 |
| 19. | 70083 | Port Sulphur | 191 |
| 20. | 70656 | Pitkin | 189 |