ZIP Code 70601 — Lake charles, LA

Calcasieu Parish | 2024 Census Data

Key Takeaway

ZIP code 70601 in Lake charles, LA has a population of 30,872 with a median household income of $49,992 and a median home value of $162,200 . The cost of living index is 65.8 (national average = 100).

Population & Age

Total Population
30,872
Median Age
38.40
Male
15,270
Female
15,602

Race & Ethnicity

White
29.6%
Black
58.7%
Hispanic
6.0%
Asian
0.7%
Native American
0.1%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More
8.2%
Other
2.8%

Income

Median Household
$49,992
Mean Household
$80,380
Per Capita
$33,792
Below Poverty
28.8%

Housing

Median Home Value
$162,200
Median Rent
$930
Total Units
16,565
Occupied
12,517
Owner Occupied
58.9%
Renter Occupied
41.1%
Median Year Built
1973
Vacant
4,048

Education

High School or Higher 86.4%
Bachelor's or Higher 25.2%
Graduate Degree 10.4%

Employment & Commuting

Labor Force
14,938
Unemployment
8.8%
Drive Alone
78.2%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
4.0%
Avg Commute
N/A

Cost of Living Index

65.8
National average = 100. Below average by 34.2%.

Nearby ZIP Codes

70669
Westlake
3.7 mi
70615
Lake charles
6.2 mi
70611
Lake charles
7.1 mi
70605
Lake charles
7.3 mi
70607
Lake charles
7.8 mi
70633
Dequincy
9.3 mi
70647
Iowa
10.8 mi
70630
Bell city
13.8 mi
70665
Zcta 70665
13.8 mi
70663
Sulphur
13.9 mi
70640
Fenton
18.1 mi
70646
Hayes
18.2 mi

Other ZIP Codes in Lake charles

70605
Pop: 40,482
70607
Pop: 27,080
70611
Pop: 22,124
70615
Pop: 12,980

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of ZIP code 70601?

ZIP code 70601 (Lake charles, LA) has a total population of 30,872 according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 70601?

The median household income in ZIP code 70601 is $49,992 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data.

What city is ZIP code 70601 in?

ZIP code 70601 is primarily located in Lake charles, Louisiana (LA).

What is the median home value in ZIP code 70601?

The median home value in ZIP code 70601 is $162,200, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

What is the median age in ZIP code 70601?

The median age in ZIP code 70601 is 38.40 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years.