Zip code 70668: Vinton, Louisiana
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 70668
70668 is a rural zip code in Vinton, Louisiana (Calcasieu Parish), covering 141 sq mi of land. About 6,169 people live here, or 44 per square mile. The median resident is 37.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $49,455 a year, 39% below the national median of $80,734. 23.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $128,800, or 2.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 75% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $952 a month.
8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 28 minutes each way, and 3% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; transportation and moving goods; and production and manufacturing.
How 70668 compares
- 96thWeaknessU.S. 0.483 · LA 0.49544th of 492 in LA
- Housing vacancy20.3%94thU.S. 10.1% · LA 14.4%180th of 493 in LA
- 93rdWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · LA 54.8%122nd of 458 in LA
- 91stU.S. 22% · LA 23.5%79th of 501 in LA
- Poverty rate23.4%90thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · LA 18.9%162nd of 493 in LA
- 74thU.S. 10% · LA 10.6%176th of 500 in LA
- Uninsured rate9.7%69thU.S. 8.4% · LA 7.8%125th of 501 in LA
- Homeownership rate74.5%65thU.S. 65.2% · LA 67.4%277th of 492 in LA
- Average commute28 min63rdU.S. 26.4 min · LA 25.7 min227th of 471 in LA
- Government workers14.9%59thU.S. 14.5% · LA 16%276th of 500 in LA
- Veterans6.4%58thU.S. 6.2% · LA 6.1%191st of 501 in LA
- Median age37.639thU.S. 38.9 · LA 38321st of 501 in LA
- 37thU.S. 5.2% · LA 6.3%309th of 500 in LA
- 32ndU.S. 61.4 · LA 58.9327th of 501 in LA
- 29thU.S. 17.2% · LA 16.7%386th of 501 in LA
- Per capita income$29,68318thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · LA $35,038257th of 501 in LA
- Tech workers1.3%18thU.S. 3.8% · LA 1.9%195th of 500 in LA
- 17thU.S. $1,413 · LA $1,064167th of 391 in LA
- Median earnings per worker$36,37112thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · LA $43,701331st of 492 in LA
- Broadband access84.6%11thWeaknessU.S. 91% · LA 86.6%242nd of 492 in LA
- Population6,16910thU.S. 334,922,499 · LA 4,611,961199th of 501 in LA
- Median household income$49,4558thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · LA $60,756301st of 459 in LA
- Population density44/sq mi6thU.S. 95/sq mi · LA 107/sq mi315th of 501 in LA
- Median home value$128,8006thU.S. $332,700 · LA $216,500298th of 450 in LA
- 3rdU.S. 14.1% · LA 4.9%318th of 501 in LA
- Work from home2.5%2ndU.S. 15.1% · LA 8.1%360th of 500 in LA
- 2ndU.S. 9.7% · LA 11%420th of 500 in LA
- 1stWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · LA 27%440th of 500 in LA
| Measure | 70668 | Calcasieu | LA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income inequality (Gini)Weakness | 0.538 | 0.483 | 0.495 | 0.483 | 44th of 492 | |
| Housing vacancy | 20.3% | 18.4% | 14.4% | 10.1% | 180th of 493 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 65.4% | 52.3% | 54.8% | 51.1% | 122nd of 458 | |
| Residents under 18 | 28% | 24.9% | 23.5% | 22% | 79th of 501 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 23.4% | 17.4% | 18.9% | 12.5% | 162nd of 493 | |
| Self-employed workers | 11.6% | 9.7% | 10.6% | 10% | 176th of 500 | |
| Uninsured rate | 9.7% | 7.6% | 7.8% | 8.4% | 125th of 501 | |
| Homeownership rate | 74.5% | 72.8% | 67.4% | 65.2% | 277th of 492 | |
| Average commute | 28 min | 21.1 min | 25.7 min | 26.4 min | 227th of 471 | |
| Government workers | 14.9% | 15% | 16% | 14.5% | 276th of 500 | |
| Veterans | 6.4% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 6.2% | 191st of 501 | |
| Median age | 37.6 | 37.4 | 38 | 38.9 | 321st of 501 | |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% | 5.4% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 309th of 500 | |
| Diversity index | 37 | 52.2 | 58.9 | 61.4 | 327th of 501 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 13.9% | 16.1% | 16.7% | 17.2% | 386th of 501 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $29,683 | $36,113 | $35,038 | $44,673 | 257th of 501 | |
| Tech workers | 1.3% | 1.5% | 1.9% | 3.8% | 195th of 500 | |
| Median gross rent | $952 | $1,109 | $1,064 | $1,413 | 167th of 391 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $36,371 | $43,071 | $43,701 | $49,666 | 331st of 492 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 84.6% | 86.3% | 86.6% | 91% | 242nd of 492 | |
| Population | 6,169 | 207,088 | 4,611,961 | 334,922,499 | 199th of 501 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $49,455 | $67,564 | $60,756 | $80,734 | 301st of 459 | |
| Population density | 44/sq mi | 195/sq mi | 107/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 315th of 501 | |
| Median home value | $128,800 | $217,000 | $216,500 | $332,700 | 298th of 450 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.5% | 3.6% | 4.9% | 14.1% | 318th of 501 | |
| Work from home | 2.5% | 5.6% | 8.1% | 15.1% | 360th of 500 | |
| Healthcare workers | 4.5% | 11.1% | 11% | 9.7% | 420th of 500 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 7.7% | 24.9% | 27% | 35.7% | 440th 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
- White78%
- Black8%
- Hispanic13%
- Asian0.2%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0.1%
- Other0%
- Multiracial1%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 2,223
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Family households
- 66.2%
- Married couples
- 50.7%
- Living alone
- 28.1%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 6.4%
- 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
- 2,788
- Owner-occupied
- 74.5%
- Vacant
- 20.3%
- Median year built
- 1980
- Median rooms
- 5.3
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 65.4%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 34.6%
- Home value to income
- 2.6× (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 | 70668 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $49,750 | $74,888 |
| Service | $24,438 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $48,041 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $42,303 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $41,645 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 84.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.7%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 3.4%
- Households with broadband
- 84.6%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 41.9%
- No internet access
- 12.9%
- Without health insurance
- 9.7%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Vinton
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Calcasieu Parish
- Center point
- 30.1750° N, 93.6056° W
- Land area
- 141 sq mi
- Water area
- 2.4 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Vinton4% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 70668
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77631 | Orange, TX · PO box | 9.7 mi | — |
| 70665 | Sulphur, LA | 9.9 mi | $86,573 |
| 77632 | Orange, TX | 12 mi | $74,418 |
| 77614 | Deweyville, TX | 12 mi | — |
| 70661 | Starks, LA | 13 mi | $24,917 |
| 70663 | Sulphur, LA | 14 mi | $64,707 |
| 77626 | Mauriceville, TX · PO box | 17 mi | — |
| 77639 | Orangefield, TX · PO box | 17 mi | — |
| 77611 | Bridge City, TX | 17 mi | $92,004 |
| 77630 | Orange, TX | 18 mi | $64,373 |
| 70602 | Lake Charles, LA · PO box | 18 mi | — |
| 70606 | Lake Charles, LA · PO box | 18 mi | — |
Zip codes like 70668 elsewhere
Questions about 70668
What city is zip code 70668?
70668 is assigned to Vinton, Louisiana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 70668 in?
70668 is in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of 70668?
About 6,169 people live in 70668, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 70668 in?
70668 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 70668?
The median household income in 70668 is $49,455.
What zip codes are near 70668?
The closest zip codes to 70668 are 77631, 70665, 77632, 77614, 70661.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 70668, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.