70607 ZIP Code
Lake Charles, Louisiana
December 20, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 70607 |
| City/Town: | Lake Charles |
| County: | Calcasieu |
| State: | Louisiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 28,165 |
| Median Household Income: | $50,358 |
| Per Capita Income: | $32,538 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,190 |
| Median Home Value: | $169,900 |
| Land Area: | 115.3 sq miles
298.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 22.3 sq miles
57.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 30.0385, -93.1901 |
Population Information (70607 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 28,165 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,575 | 51.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,590 | 48.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,781 | 6.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,043 | 7.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,503 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,371 | 8.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,644 | 9.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,779 | 13.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,755 | 13.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,342 | 11.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,554 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,491 | 5.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,339 | 8.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,199 | 4.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 364 | 1.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (70607 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $169,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $984 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,190 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,295 | 78.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,895 | 21.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,153 | 59.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,142 | 40.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (70607 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 17,823 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,032 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,630 | 9.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,337 | 35.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,814 | 21.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,640 | 9.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,154 | 12.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,216 | 6.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 85.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 18.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (70607 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $50,358 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $67,320 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $59,487 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $32,538 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (70607 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,307 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,990 | 90.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,306 | 9.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,129 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,619 | 81.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,980 | 15.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 372 | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 19 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (70607 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,786 | 48.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 11,278 | 40.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 119 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 810 | 2.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 551 | 2.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,621 | 5.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,054 | 3.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,079 | 3.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 132 | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 111 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 836 | 3.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (70607 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 698 | 6.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 495 | 4.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,248 | 12.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 959 | 9.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,717 | 16.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,454 | 14.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,192 | 11.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,635 | 15.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 647 | 6.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 250 | 2.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (70607 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,662 | 74.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,895 | 14.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 28 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 460 | 3.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 73 | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 521 | 4.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (70607 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 267 | 2.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,538 | 11.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 572 | 4.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 200 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,400 | 10.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 697 | 5.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 15 | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 644 | 5.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,209 | 9.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,297 | 25.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,792 | 13.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 737 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 622 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (70607 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 25.1% | 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 (70607 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 24,927 | 88.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 14,857 | 52.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 14,516 | 51.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,202 | 11.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (70607 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,504 | 82.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,873 | 27.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,758 | 17.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 888 | 8.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 419 | 4.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,063 | 20.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (70607 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,272 | 55.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 122 | 0.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 483 | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 337 | 2.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 843 | 6.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 742 | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 791 | 6.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 2,591 | 19.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (70607 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 594 | 4.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,804 | 13.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,782 | 13.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,107 | 16.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,542 | 11.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,126 | 16.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,150 | 8.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,687 | 12.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 219 | 1.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 179 | 1.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (70607 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 66 | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 863 | 6.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,730 | 28.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,811 | 51.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,648 | 12.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 72 | 0.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (70607 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,384 | 23.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 202 | 2.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 7,645 | 74.3% | 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: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 64 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (70607 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 806 | 7.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,605 | 44.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,235 | 31.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,649 | 16.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (70607 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 843 | 13.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,161 | 18.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 633 | 10.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,036 | 16.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,372 | 22.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 963 | 15.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 95 | 1.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 50 | 0.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (70607 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,200 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $381 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $984 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.65 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.83 | 2.38 |
Households (70607 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,295 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,524 | 34.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 944 | 9.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,275 | 22.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,614 | 35.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,974 | 28.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,546 | 24.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.72 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.43 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (70607 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,371 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,502 | 48.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,966 | 34.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 192 | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,408 | 12.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,232 | 37.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (70607 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,706 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 371 | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 337 | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,897 | 37.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,751 | 22.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,350 | 30.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (70607 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 21,727 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,368 | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 28,129 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,933 | 17.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 269 | 5.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,019 | 61.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,645 | 33.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (70607 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 22,940 | 81.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,012 | 17.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,725 | 54.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,050 | 40.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 377 | 7.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 237 | 4.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (70607 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 26,822 | 95.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 217 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,343 | 618.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,343 | 618.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,343 | 618.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 32 | 14.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 136 | 62.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 622 | 286.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (70607 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 26,384 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 24,648 | 93.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,736 | 6.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 693 | 2.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 722 | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 307 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 14 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (70607 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,295 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,259 | 89.9% | 89.4% |
Lake Charles, LA70607