70611 ZIP Code
Lake Charles, Louisiana
December 20, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 70611 |
| City/Town: | Lake Charles |
| County: | Calcasieu |
| State: | Louisiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 20,383 |
| Median Household Income: | $96,187 |
| Per Capita Income: | $52,157 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,872 |
| Median Home Value: | $236,600 |
| Land Area: | 81.7 sq miles
211.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.7 sq miles
4.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 30.3481, -93.2036 |
Population Information (70611 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 20,383 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,861 | 53.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,522 | 46.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,174 | 5.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,127 | 5.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,847 | 9.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 893 | 4.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 774 | 3.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,653 | 13.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,975 | 14.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,744 | 13.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,300 | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,523 | 7.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,298 | 11.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 932 | 4.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 143 | 0.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (70611 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $236,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,206 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,872 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,748 | 87.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,124 | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,412 | 82.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,336 | 17.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (70611 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 14,568 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 228 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,098 | 7.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,335 | 29.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,462 | 23.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,443 | 9.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,939 | 20.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,063 | 7.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 27.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (70611 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $96,187 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $114,020 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $102,005 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $52,157 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (70611 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,712 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,348 | 96.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 362 | 3.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,253 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,476 | 80.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,245 | 13.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 565 | 6.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 62 | 0.7% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (70611 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 17,316 | 85.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,206 | 10.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 22 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 80 | 0.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 266 | 1.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 493 | 2.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 423 | 2.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 386 | 1.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 182 | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 44 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 160 | 0.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (70611 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 154 | 2.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 148 | 1.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 440 | 5.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 614 | 7.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 545 | 7.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,060 | 13.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,040 | 13.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,815 | 23.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 731 | 9.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,201 | 15.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (70611 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,674 | 82.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 896 | 9.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 15 | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 596 | 6.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (70611 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 221 | 2.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,333 | 14.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,607 | 17.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 186 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 992 | 10.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 321 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 25 | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 604 | 6.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 751 | 8.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,994 | 21.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 375 | 4.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 454 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 485 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (70611 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.4% | 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 (70611 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 19,300 | 94.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 15,365 | 75.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,058 | 29.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,081 | 5.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (70611 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,779 | 74.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,860 | 36.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,098 | 27.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 227 | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 56 | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 628 | 8.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (70611 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,507 | 62.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 102 | 1.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 816 | 9.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 139 | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 35 | 0.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 34 | 0.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 2,239 | 25.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (70611 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 315 | 3.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,636 | 18.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,118 | 23.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,464 | 16.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,113 | 12.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,690 | 19.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 275 | 3.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 124 | 1.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 34 | 0.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 103 | 1.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (70611 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 45 | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 112 | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,563 | 17.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,777 | 53.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,042 | 23.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 333 | 3.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (70611 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,180 | 15.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 82 | 1.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,381 | 82.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 75 | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 30 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (70611 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 69 | 0.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,589 | 33.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,353 | 43.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,737 | 22.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (70611 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 373 | 5.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 606 | 9.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 633 | 9.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 625 | 9.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,324 | 36.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,503 | 23.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 325 | 5.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 23 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (70611 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,590 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $406 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,206 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.73 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.14 | 2.38 |
Households (70611 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,748 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,464 | 57.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,790 | 23.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,655 | 21.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,075 | 13.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,349 | 30.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,402 | 31.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.63 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.20 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (70611 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,765 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,218 | 25.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,657 | 53.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 375 | 4.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 984 | 11.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,272 | 14.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (70611 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,563 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 232 | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 263 | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,441 | 53.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 817 | 17.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 810 | 17.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (70611 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 15,555 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,040 | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 20,381 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,465 | 12.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 358 | 14.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,152 | 46.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 955 | 38.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (70611 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 18,490 | 90.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,638 | 8.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,302 | 79.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 312 | 19.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 191 | 11.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 24 | 1.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (70611 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 20,084 | 98.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 109 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 299 | 274.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 299 | 274.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 299 | 274.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 55 | 50.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 173 | 158.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (70611 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 19,209 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 18,510 | 96.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 699 | 3.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 333 | 1.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 243 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 90 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 33 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (70611 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,748 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,193 | 92.8% | 89.4% |
Lake Charles, LA70611