70605 ZIP Code – Lake Charles, Louisiana
ZIP code 70605 is a large ZIP code located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, within Calcasieu Parish with a population of approximately 40,870 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $86,068, which is well above the Louisiana average and above the national figure. Median home values of $278,200 are near the national average, with 72.3% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,305 — above the national figure. Housing consists of 79% single-family (increasing), 14% apartments (decreasing).
Unemployment stands at 3.1%, which is below the U.S. rate. The poverty rate of 10.0% is below the U.S. average. 42.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the U.S. average. At 35.0, the median age is below the national figure. Neighboring ZIP codes include 70607, 70601, 70629.
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ZIP 70605 vs. Louisiana vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 70605 | LA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 40k | 8,866 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $86k | $55k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $278k | $164k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,305 | $879 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 35.0 | 40.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.1% | 6.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.0% | 20.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 42.3% | 19.5% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 70607 – Lake Charles
- 70601 – Lake Charles
- 70629 – Lake Charles
- 70669 – Westlake
- 70665 – Sulphur
- 70663 – Sulphur
- 70615 – Lake Charles
- 70645 – Hackberry
- 70630 – Bell City
- 70611 – Lake Charles
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70607 | LAKE CHARLES | 28,165 | $50,358 |
| 70601 | LAKE CHARLES | 32,936 | $48,385 |
| 70629 | LAKE CHARLES | Not provided | Not provided |
| 70669 | WESTLAKE | 9,640 | $64,736 |
| 70665 | SULPHUR | 12,405 | $82,776 |