Zip code 70607: Lake Charles, Louisiana
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 70607
70607 is a small-town zip code in Lake Charles, Louisiana (Calcasieu Parish), covering 115 sq mi of land. About 27,080 people live here, or 235 per square mile. The median resident is 32.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $60,351 a year, 25% below the national median of $80,734. 24.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $181,100, or 3.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 67% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,128 a month.
18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 19.4 minutes each way, and 7% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; sales; and healthcare.
How 70607 compares
- 97thU.S. 10.1% · LA 14.4%86th of 493 in LA
- Poverty rate24.6%91stWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · LA 18.9%145th of 493 in LA
- Diversity index66.386thU.S. 61.4 · LA 58.920th of 501 in LA
- 86thWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · LA 54.8%156th of 458 in LA
- Residents under 1826.3%83rdU.S. 22% · LA 23.5%122nd of 501 in LA
- 80thWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · LA 6.3%186th of 500 in LA
- Uninsured rate10.3%72ndU.S. 8.4% · LA 7.8%111th of 501 in LA
- Healthcare workers10.8%69thU.S. 9.7% · LA 11%207th of 500 in LA
- Government workers13.7%50thU.S. 14.5% · LA 16%313th of 500 in LA
- Veterans5.7%48thU.S. 6.2% · LA 6.1%246th of 501 in LA
- Homeownership rate66.5%45thU.S. 65.2% · LA 67.4%357th of 492 in LA
- Population27,08043rdU.S. 334,922,499 · LA 4,611,96149th of 501 in LA
- 39thU.S. 0.483 · LA 0.495329th of 492 in LA
- 34thU.S. 17.2% · LA 16.7%363rd of 501 in LA
- 33rdU.S. 14.1% · LA 4.9%83rd of 501 in LA
- Median gross rent$1,12831stU.S. $1,413 · LA $1,06490th of 391 in LA
- Tech workers1.6%25thU.S. 3.8% · LA 1.9%160th of 500 in LA
- Population density235/sq mi23rdU.S. 95/sq mi · LA 107/sq mi164th of 501 in LA
- Median earnings per worker$40,31122ndU.S. $49,666 · LA $43,701276th of 492 in LA
- Median household income$60,35121stU.S. $80,734 · LA $60,756201st of 459 in LA
- Median home value$181,10017thU.S. $332,700 · LA $216,500181st of 450 in LA
- 15thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · LA 27%233rd of 500 in LA
- Work from home6.7%15thU.S. 15.1% · LA 8.1%183rd of 500 in LA
- 15thU.S. 10% · LA 10.6%364th of 500 in LA
- Per capita income$27,80113thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · LA $35,038299th of 501 in LA
- Average commute19.4 min10thStrengthU.S. 26.4 min · LA 25.7 min417th of 471 in LA
- Median age32.39thU.S. 38.9 · LA 38449th of 501 in LA
- Broadband access83.4%9thWeaknessU.S. 91% · LA 86.6%275th of 492 in LA
| Measure | 70607 | Calcasieu | LA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing vacancy | 27% | 18.4% | 14.4% | 10.1% | 86th of 493 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 24.6% | 17.4% | 18.9% | 12.5% | 145th of 493 | |
| Diversity index | 66.3 | 52.2 | 58.9 | 61.4 | 20th of 501 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 61.2% | 52.3% | 54.8% | 51.1% | 156th of 458 | |
| Residents under 18 | 26.3% | 24.9% | 23.5% | 22% | 122nd of 501 | |
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 7.1% | 5.4% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 186th of 500 | |
| Uninsured rate | 10.3% | 7.6% | 7.8% | 8.4% | 111th of 501 | |
| Healthcare workers | 10.8% | 11.1% | 11% | 9.7% | 207th of 500 | |
| Government workers | 13.7% | 15% | 16% | 14.5% | 313th of 500 | |
| Veterans | 5.7% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 6.2% | 246th of 501 | |
| Homeownership rate | 66.5% | 72.8% | 67.4% | 65.2% | 357th of 492 | |
| Population | 27,080 | 207,088 | 4,611,961 | 334,922,499 | 49th of 501 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.422 | 0.483 | 0.495 | 0.483 | 329th of 492 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 14.5% | 16.1% | 16.7% | 17.2% | 363rd of 501 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 5.7% | 3.6% | 4.9% | 14.1% | 83rd of 501 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,128 | $1,109 | $1,064 | $1,413 | 90th of 391 | |
| Tech workers | 1.6% | 1.5% | 1.9% | 3.8% | 160th of 500 | |
| Population density | 235/sq mi | 195/sq mi | 107/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 164th of 501 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $40,311 | $43,071 | $43,701 | $49,666 | 276th of 492 | |
| Median household income | $60,351 | $67,564 | $60,756 | $80,734 | 201st of 459 | |
| Median home value | $181,100 | $217,000 | $216,500 | $332,700 | 181st of 450 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 17.5% | 24.9% | 27% | 35.7% | 233rd of 500 | |
| Work from home | 6.7% | 5.6% | 8.1% | 15.1% | 183rd of 500 | |
| Self-employed workers | 6.6% | 9.7% | 10.6% | 10% | 364th of 500 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $27,801 | $36,113 | $35,038 | $44,673 | 299th of 501 | |
| Average commuteStrength | 19.4 min | 21.1 min | 25.7 min | 26.4 min | 417th of 471 | |
| Median age | 32.3 | 37.4 | 38 | 38.9 | 449th of 501 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 83.4% | 86.3% | 86.6% | 91% | 275th of 492 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White44%
- Black35%
- Hispanic8%
- Asian2%
- Native American0.3%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.1%
- Multiracial10%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 10,016
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Family households
- 61.9%
- Married couples
- 36.8%
- Living alone
- 30.1%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 5.7%
- Male / female
- 50% / 50%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 13,719
- Owner-occupied
- 66.5%
- Vacant
- 27%
- Median year built
- 1990
- Median rooms
- 5.1
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 61.2%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 42.6%
- Home value to income
- 3.0× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 70607 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $52,212 | $74,888 |
| Service | $25,867 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $37,292 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $47,943 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $26,742 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 87.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.5%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 7%
- Households with broadband
- 83.4%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 67.4%
- No internet access
- 11.9%
- Without health insurance
- 10.3%
- Limited-English households
- 2.7%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Lake Charles
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Calcasieu Parish
- Center point
- 30.0385° N, 93.1901° W
- Land area
- 115 sq mi
- Water area
- 22 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
70607 spans 2 counties
- Calcasieu Parish55% of land
- Cameron Parish45% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Lake Charles7% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 70607
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70630 | Bell City, LA | 7.8 mi | $74,258 |
| 70605 | Lake Charles, LA | 8 mi | $86,015 |
| 70609 | Lake Charles, LA | 9.8 mi | — |
| 70601 | Lake Charles, LA | 13 mi | $49,992 |
| 70629 | Lake Charles, LA | 13 mi | — |
| 70669 | Westlake, LA | 15 mi | $69,106 |
| 70615 | Lake Charles, LA | 16 mi | $40,047 |
| 70646 | Hayes, LA | 16 mi | $128,906 |
| 70665 | Sulphur, LA | 17 mi | $86,573 |
| 70602 | Lake Charles, LA · PO box | 18 mi | — |
| 70606 | Lake Charles, LA · PO box | 18 mi | — |
| 70612 | Lake Charles, LA · PO box | 18 mi | — |
Zip codes like 70607 elsewhere
Questions about 70607
What city is zip code 70607?
70607 is assigned to Lake Charles, Louisiana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 70607 in?
70607 is mostly in Calcasieu Parish, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 70607?
About 27,080 people live in 70607, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 70607 in?
70607 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 70607?
The median household income in 70607 is $60,351.
What zip codes are near 70607?
The closest zip codes to 70607 are 70630, 70605, 70609, 70601, 70629.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 70607, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.