Zip code 70665: Sulphur, Louisiana
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 70665
70665 is a small-town zip code in Sulphur, Louisiana (Calcasieu Parish), covering 153 sq mi of land. About 13,222 people live here, or 86 per square mile. The median resident is 35.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $86,573 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $236,800, or 2.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 82% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,407 a month.
22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 20.6 minutes each way, and 3% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; management; and healthcare.
How 70665 compares
- 99thWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · LA 54.8%42nd of 458 in LA
- Residents under 1828.8%93rdU.S. 22% · LA 23.5%66th of 501 in LA
- Housing vacancy14.4%85thU.S. 10.1% · LA 14.4%283rd of 493 in LA
- Homeownership rate82.2%83rdStrengthU.S. 65.2% · LA 67.4%167th of 492 in LA
- Healthcare workers11.3%74thU.S. 9.7% · LA 11%187th of 500 in LA
- 74thU.S. 0.483 · LA 0.495198th of 492 in LA
- Poverty rate14.6%68thU.S. 12.5% · LA 18.9%307th of 493 in LA
- Uninsured rate9.1%66thU.S. 8.4% · LA 7.8%145th of 501 in LA
- Veterans6.5%59thU.S. 6.2% · LA 6.1%182nd of 501 in LA
- Median household income$86,57358thU.S. $80,734 · LA $60,75655th of 459 in LA
- Median earnings per worker$49,26753rdU.S. $49,666 · LA $43,701124th of 492 in LA
- Median gross rent$1,40751stU.S. $1,413 · LA $1,06424th of 391 in LA
- Per capita income$40,13150thU.S. $44,673 · LA $35,03887th of 501 in LA
- 33rdU.S. 10% · LA 10.6%319th of 500 in LA
- 32ndU.S. 14.1% · LA 4.9%92nd of 501 in LA
- Diversity index36.131stU.S. 61.4 · LA 58.9333rd of 501 in LA
- Median home value$236,80030thU.S. $332,700 · LA $216,50091st of 450 in LA
- Median age35.725thU.S. 38.9 · LA 38381st of 501 in LA
- 24thU.S. 35.7% · LA 27%159th of 500 in LA
- 23rdU.S. 17.2% · LA 16.7%415th of 501 in LA
- Population13,22220thU.S. 334,922,499 · LA 4,611,961123rd of 501 in LA
- 17thU.S. 14.5% · LA 16%422nd of 500 in LA
- Average commute20.6 min15thStrengthU.S. 26.4 min · LA 25.7 min400th of 471 in LA
- Broadband access85.6%14thWeaknessU.S. 91% · LA 86.6%216th of 492 in LA
- Population density86/sq mi12thU.S. 95/sq mi · LA 107/sq mi251st of 501 in LA
- 11thStrengthU.S. 5.2% · LA 6.3%385th of 500 in LA
- Tech workers0.4%5thU.S. 3.8% · LA 1.9%276th of 500 in LA
- Work from home2.9%2ndU.S. 15.1% · LA 8.1%344th of 500 in LA
| Measure | 70665 | Calcasieu | LA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 88.1% | 52.3% | 54.8% | 51.1% | 42nd of 458 | |
| Residents under 18 | 28.8% | 24.9% | 23.5% | 22% | 66th of 501 | |
| Housing vacancy | 14.4% | 18.4% | 14.4% | 10.1% | 283rd of 493 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 82.2% | 72.8% | 67.4% | 65.2% | 167th of 492 | |
| Healthcare workers | 11.3% | 11.1% | 11% | 9.7% | 187th of 500 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.467 | 0.483 | 0.495 | 0.483 | 198th of 492 | |
| Poverty rate | 14.6% | 17.4% | 18.9% | 12.5% | 307th of 493 | |
| Uninsured rate | 9.1% | 7.6% | 7.8% | 8.4% | 145th of 501 | |
| Veterans | 6.5% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 6.2% | 182nd of 501 | |
| Median household income | $86,573 | $67,564 | $60,756 | $80,734 | 55th of 459 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $49,267 | $43,071 | $43,701 | $49,666 | 124th of 492 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,407 | $1,109 | $1,064 | $1,413 | 24th of 391 | |
| Per capita income | $40,131 | $36,113 | $35,038 | $44,673 | 87th of 501 | |
| Self-employed workers | 8% | 9.7% | 10.6% | 10% | 319th of 500 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 5.5% | 3.6% | 4.9% | 14.1% | 92nd of 501 | |
| Diversity index | 36.1 | 52.2 | 58.9 | 61.4 | 333rd of 501 | |
| Median home value | $236,800 | $217,000 | $216,500 | $332,700 | 91st of 450 | |
| Median age | 35.7 | 37.4 | 38 | 38.9 | 381st of 501 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.5% | 24.9% | 27% | 35.7% | 159th of 500 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 12.9% | 16.1% | 16.7% | 17.2% | 415th of 501 | |
| Population | 13,222 | 207,088 | 4,611,961 | 334,922,499 | 123rd of 501 | |
| Government workers | 9.7% | 15% | 16% | 14.5% | 422nd of 500 | |
| Average commuteStrength | 20.6 min | 21.1 min | 25.7 min | 26.4 min | 400th of 471 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 85.6% | 86.3% | 86.6% | 91% | 216th of 492 | |
| Population density | 86/sq mi | 195/sq mi | 107/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 251st of 501 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 2.6% | 5.4% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 385th of 500 | |
| Tech workers | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% | 3.8% | 276th of 500 | |
| Work from home | 2.9% | 5.6% | 8.1% | 15.1% | 344th of 500 |
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
- White79%
- Black3%
- Hispanic8%
- Asian2%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other3%
- Multiracial6%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 4,864
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Family households
- 68.5%
- Married couples
- 51.3%
- Living alone
- 30.7%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 6.5%
- Male / female
- 46% / 54%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 5,684
- Owner-occupied
- 82.2%
- Vacant
- 14.4%
- Median year built
- 2005
- Median rooms
- 5.7
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 88.1%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 63.8%
- Home value to income
- 2.7× (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 | 70665 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $61,185 | $74,888 |
| Service | $26,620 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $20,696 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $57,194 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $124,338 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 81.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.5%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 8.8%
- Households with broadband
- 85.6%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 58.9%
- No internet access
- 12.1%
- Without health insurance
- 9.1%
- Limited-English households
- 0.4%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Sulphur
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Calcasieu Parish
- Center point
- 30.1219° N, 93.4512° W
- Land area
- 153 sq mi
- Water area
- 5.5 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Carlyss (unincorporated)7% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 70665
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70668 | Vinton, LA | 9.9 mi | $49,455 |
| 70605 | Lake Charles, LA | 11 mi | $86,015 |
| 70663 | Sulphur, LA | 11 mi | $64,707 |
| 70602 | Lake Charles, LA · PO box | 12 mi | — |
| 70606 | Lake Charles, LA · PO box | 12 mi | — |
| 70612 | Lake Charles, LA · PO box | 12 mi | — |
| 70616 | Lake Charles, LA · PO box | 12 mi | — |
| 70664 | Sulphur, LA · PO box | 12 mi | — |
| 70645 | Hackberry, LA | 14 mi | $105,263 |
| 70669 | Westlake, LA | 14 mi | $69,106 |
| 70609 | Lake Charles, LA | 15 mi | — |
| 70601 | Lake Charles, LA | 16 mi | $49,992 |
Zip codes like 70665 elsewhere
Questions about 70665
What city is zip code 70665?
70665 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 70665 in?
70665 is in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of 70665?
About 13,222 people live in 70665, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 70665 in?
70665 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 70665?
The median household income in 70665 is $86,573.
What zip codes are near 70665?
The closest zip codes to 70665 are 70668, 70605, 70663, 70602, 70606.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 70665, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.