Zip code 70663: Sulphur, Louisiana
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 70663
70663 is a small-town zip code in Sulphur, Louisiana (Calcasieu Parish), covering 98 sq mi of land. About 27,799 people live here, or 284 per square mile. The median resident is 38 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $64,707 a year, 20% below the national median of $80,734. 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $180,600, or 2.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 80% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $908 a month.
18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 19.9 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; construction and repair; and sales.
How 70663 compares
- Housing vacancy17.6%91stU.S. 10.1% · LA 14.4%222nd of 493 in LA
- Residents under 1827.2%87thU.S. 22% · LA 23.5%97th of 501 in LA
- Veterans8.5%81stU.S. 6.2% · LA 6.1%81st of 501 in LA
- Homeownership rate80.3%79thU.S. 65.2% · LA 67.4%195th of 492 in LA
- Poverty rate15.9%73rdU.S. 12.5% · LA 18.9%284th of 493 in LA
- Government workers15.3%61stU.S. 14.5% · LA 16%265th of 500 in LA
- 50thU.S. 17.2% · LA 16.7%280th of 501 in LA
- Population27,79945thU.S. 334,922,499 · LA 4,611,96147th of 501 in LA
- 42ndU.S. 38.9 · LA 38297th of 501 in LA
- 39thU.S. 5.2% · LA 6.3%303rd of 500 in LA
- Median earnings per worker$43,45534thU.S. $49,666 · LA $43,701212th of 492 in LA
- 31stU.S. 0.483 · LA 0.495352nd of 492 in LA
- Median household income$64,70728thU.S. $80,734 · LA $60,756158th of 459 in LA
- Uninsured rate4.5%27thU.S. 8.4% · LA 7.8%369th of 501 in LA
- Population density284/sq mi25thU.S. 95/sq mi · LA 107/sq mi155th of 501 in LA
- Diversity index29.222ndU.S. 61.4 · LA 58.9380th of 501 in LA
- 21stU.S. 10% · LA 10.6%347th of 500 in LA
- Per capita income$29,92319thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · LA $35,038251st of 501 in LA
- Median home value$180,60017thU.S. $332,700 · LA $216,500182nd of 450 in LA
- 17thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · LA 27%212th of 500 in LA
- 14thU.S. $1,413 · LA $1,064200th of 391 in LA
- 13thU.S. 14.1% · LA 4.9%181st of 501 in LA
- Average commute19.9 min12thStrengthU.S. 26.4 min · LA 25.7 min412th of 471 in LA
- 12thU.S. 15.1% · LA 8.1%219th of 500 in LA
- Tech workers0.9%11thU.S. 3.8% · LA 1.9%227th of 500 in LA
- Broadband access83.9%10thWeaknessU.S. 91% · LA 86.6%262nd of 492 in LA
- 10thU.S. 9.7% · LA 11%382nd of 500 in LA
- 5thStrengthU.S. 51.1% · LA 54.8%391st of 458 in LA
| Measure | 70663 | Calcasieu | LA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing vacancy | 17.6% | 18.4% | 14.4% | 10.1% | 222nd of 493 | |
| Residents under 18 | 27.2% | 24.9% | 23.5% | 22% | 97th of 501 | |
| Veterans | 8.5% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 6.2% | 81st of 501 | |
| Homeownership rate | 80.3% | 72.8% | 67.4% | 65.2% | 195th of 492 | |
| Poverty rate | 15.9% | 17.4% | 18.9% | 12.5% | 284th of 493 | |
| Government workers | 15.3% | 15% | 16% | 14.5% | 265th of 500 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 16.6% | 16.1% | 16.7% | 17.2% | 280th of 501 | |
| Population | 27,799 | 207,088 | 4,611,961 | 334,922,499 | 47th of 501 | |
| Median age | 38 | 37.4 | 38 | 38.9 | 297th of 501 | |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3% | 5.4% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 303rd of 500 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $43,455 | $43,071 | $43,701 | $49,666 | 212th of 492 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.413 | 0.483 | 0.495 | 0.483 | 352nd of 492 | |
| Median household income | $64,707 | $67,564 | $60,756 | $80,734 | 158th of 459 | |
| Uninsured rate | 4.5% | 7.6% | 7.8% | 8.4% | 369th of 501 | |
| Population density | 284/sq mi | 195/sq mi | 107/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 155th of 501 | |
| Diversity index | 29.2 | 52.2 | 58.9 | 61.4 | 380th of 501 | |
| Self-employed workers | 7.1% | 9.7% | 10.6% | 10% | 347th of 500 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $29,923 | $36,113 | $35,038 | $44,673 | 251st of 501 | |
| Median home value | $180,600 | $217,000 | $216,500 | $332,700 | 182nd of 450 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 18.4% | 24.9% | 27% | 35.7% | 212th of 500 | |
| Median gross rent | $908 | $1,109 | $1,064 | $1,413 | 200th of 391 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 2.1% | 3.6% | 4.9% | 14.1% | 181st of 501 | |
| Average commuteStrength | 19.9 min | 21.1 min | 25.7 min | 26.4 min | 412th of 471 | |
| Work from home | 6% | 5.6% | 8.1% | 15.1% | 219th of 500 | |
| Tech workers | 0.9% | 1.5% | 1.9% | 3.8% | 227th of 500 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 83.9% | 86.3% | 86.6% | 91% | 262nd of 492 | |
| Healthcare workers | 6.3% | 11.1% | 11% | 9.7% | 382nd of 500 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 30.5% | 52.3% | 54.8% | 51.1% | 391st of 458 |
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
- White84%
- Black8%
- Hispanic3%
- Asian0.6%
- Native American0.1%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other2%
- Multiracial3%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 10,245
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Family households
- 64.5%
- Married couples
- 49.5%
- Living alone
- 30.9%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 8.5%
- Male / female
- 48% / 52%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 12,438
- Owner-occupied
- 80.3%
- Vacant
- 17.6%
- Median year built
- 1981
- Median rooms
- 5.5
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 30.5%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 10.6%
- Home value to income
- 2.8× (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 | 70663 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $54,695 | $74,888 |
| Service | $23,426 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $29,628 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $55,573 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $61,687 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 90.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.4%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 5.7%
- Households with broadband
- 83.9%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 55.7%
- No internet access
- 13.9%
- Without health insurance
- 4.5%
- Limited-English households
- 0.4%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Sulphur
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Calcasieu Parish
- Center point
- 30.2783° N, 93.4056° W
- Land area
- 98 sq mi
- Water area
- 1.5 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Sulphur10% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 70663
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70602 | Lake Charles, LA · PO box | 4.8 mi | — |
| 70606 | Lake Charles, LA · PO box | 4.8 mi | — |
| 70612 | Lake Charles, LA · PO box | 4.8 mi | — |
| 70616 | Lake Charles, LA · PO box | 4.8 mi | — |
| 70664 | Sulphur, LA · PO box | 4.8 mi | — |
| 70669 | Westlake, LA | 8.3 mi | $69,106 |
| 70633 | Dequincy, LA | 10 mi | $67,203 |
| 70665 | Sulphur, LA | 11 mi | $86,573 |
| 70629 | Lake Charles, LA | 12 mi | — |
| 70601 | Lake Charles, LA | 12 mi | $49,992 |
| 70605 | Lake Charles, LA | 13 mi | $86,015 |
| 70611 | Lake Charles, LA | 13 mi | $101,844 |
Zip codes like 70663 elsewhere
Questions about 70663
What city is zip code 70663?
70663 is assigned to Sulphur, Louisiana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 70663 in?
70663 is in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of 70663?
About 27,799 people live in 70663, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 70663 in?
70663 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 70663?
The median household income in 70663 is $64,707.
What zip codes are near 70663?
The closest zip codes to 70663 are 70602, 70606, 70612, 70616, 70664.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 70663, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.