ZIP Code 71339

In ZIP code 71339, near Bordelonville, property owners pay a county-level effective rate of just 0.20%, among the lowest tax loads you'll find anywhere. Combined with a 5.00% sales tax, the overall cost of living here leans toward the working- and middle-income side, where housing stays within reach and annual tax bills stay small. That low property rate means homeowners keep more of what they earn, though the trade-off often shows up in fewer public services. Shoppers pay a moderate 5.00% at the register, which adds up on everyday purchases but doesn't stand out as unusually steep.