70601 ZIP Code – Lake Charles, Louisiana
ZIP code 70601 is a large ZIP code located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, within Calcasieu Parish with a population of approximately 32,936 residents. At $48,385, the median household income here runs near the Louisiana average and below the U.S. average. The median home value of $145,700 is well below the national average, with 58.9% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $865 is below the national average. Housing consists of 80% single-family (decreasing), 8% apartments (decreasing), 10% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 7.0%, which is above the U.S. rate. The poverty rate of 27.4% is well above the U.S. average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 24.9%, near the national average. Residents have a median age of 38.2, near the U.S. median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 70629, 70669, 70615.
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ZIP 70601 vs. Louisiana vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 70601 | LA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 32k | 8,866 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $48k | $55k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $145k | $164k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $865 | $879 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 38.2 | 40.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.0% | 6.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 27.4% | 20.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 24.9% | 19.5% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 70629 – Lake Charles
- 70669 – Westlake
- 70615 – Lake Charles
- 70605 – Lake Charles
- 70611 – Lake Charles
- 70663 – Sulphur
- 70647 – Iowa
- 70607 – Lake Charles
- 70665 – Sulphur
- 70630 – Bell City
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70629 | LAKE CHARLES | Not provided | Not provided |
| 70669 | WESTLAKE | 9,640 | $64,736 |
| 70615 | LAKE CHARLES | 14,204 | $42,963 |
| 70605 | LAKE CHARLES | 40,870 | $86,068 |
| 70611 | LAKE CHARLES | 20,383 | $96,187 |