70605 ZIP Code
Lake Charles, Louisiana
December 20, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 70605 |
| City/Town: | Lake Charles |
| County: | Calcasieu |
| State: | Louisiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 40,870 |
| Median Household Income: | $86,068 |
| Per Capita Income: | $43,674 |
| Total Housing Units: | 17,812 |
| Median Home Value: | $278,200 |
| Land Area: | 43.0 sq miles
111.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 5.4 sq miles
13.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 30.1293, -93.2735 |
Population Information (70605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 40,870 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 19,331 | 47.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 21,539 | 52.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,068 | 7.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,004 | 7.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,327 | 8.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,276 | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,929 | 7.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,903 | 14.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,810 | 11.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,851 | 11.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,110 | 5.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,520 | 6.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,398 | 8.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,686 | 4.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 988 | 2.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (70605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $278,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,305 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 17,812 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 15,650 | 87.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,162 | 12.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 11,387 | 72.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,263 | 27.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (70605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 26,266 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 338 | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 654 | 2.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,187 | 23.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,778 | 22.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,661 | 10.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,261 | 23.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,387 | 16.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 40.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (70605 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $86,068 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $114,073 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $110,677 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $43,674 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (70605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 20,882 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 20,231 | 96.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 637 | 3.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,994 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 16,350 | 80.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,729 | 13.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,152 | 5.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (70605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 33,541 | 82.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,348 | 8.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 142 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,502 | 3.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 208 | 0.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,129 | 5.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,413 | 3.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,208 | 5.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 658 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 93 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 26 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,431 | 3.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (70605 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 570 | 3.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 341 | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 980 | 6.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,150 | 7.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,434 | 9.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,401 | 15.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,872 | 12.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,277 | 20.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,618 | 10.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,007 | 12.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (70605 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 17,194 | 85.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,697 | 8.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 167 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,011 | 5.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 18.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (70605 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 576 | 2.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,551 | 7.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,092 | 10.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 643 | 3.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,675 | 8.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 891 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 122 | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,011 | 5.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,315 | 11.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,502 | 27.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,172 | 10.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,066 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 615 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (70605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.7% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (70605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 38,367 | 93.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 30,582 | 74.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 13,073 | 32.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,359 | 5.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (70605 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 12,526 | 80.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,272 | 27.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,995 | 25.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 547 | 3.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 393 | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,119 | 7.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (70605 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 12,328 | 69.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 511 | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 246 | 1.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 508 | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,121 | 6.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 848 | 4.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,394 | 7.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 856 | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (70605 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 164 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 3,463 | 19.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,362 | 18.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,181 | 17.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,969 | 11.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,545 | 14.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,501 | 8.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,252 | 7.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 177 | 1.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 198 | 1.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (70605 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 246 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,532 | 8.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,584 | 20.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,520 | 42.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,761 | 21.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,169 | 6.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (70605 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,126 | 32.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 114 | 0.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 10,353 | 66.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 49 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (70605 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 729 | 4.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,043 | 32.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 7,249 | 46.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,629 | 16.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (70605 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 326 | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 499 | 4.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 839 | 7.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,399 | 12.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,492 | 30.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,308 | 29.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,229 | 10.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 295 | 2.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (70605 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,695 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $479 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,305 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.73 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.17 | 2.38 |
Households (70605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 15,650 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 8,418 | 53.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,627 | 23.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,083 | 13.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,309 | 27.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,342 | 34.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,332 | 27.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.58 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.14 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (70605 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,526 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,035 | 27.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 8,795 | 60.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 578 | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,101 | 7.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,086 | 35.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (70605 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 11,907 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 1,265 | 10.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 534 | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,984 | 41.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,343 | 19.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,781 | 23.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (70605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 29,885 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,841 | 9.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 40,726 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,340 | 13.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 273 | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,962 | 55.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,105 | 39.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (70605 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 35,458 | 86.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,889 | 12.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,034 | 62.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,246 | 25.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 520 | 10.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 609 | 12.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (70605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 38,273 | 93.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 604 | 1.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,597 | 430.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,597 | 430.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,597 | 430.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 288 | 47.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 28 | 4.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 35 | 5.8% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,114 | 184.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 43 | 7.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (70605 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 37,802 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 34,542 | 91.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,260 | 8.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,366 | 3.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,211 | 3.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 657 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 26 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (70605 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 15,650 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 14,829 | 94.8% | 89.4% |
Lake Charles, LA70605