70663 ZIP Code
Sulphur, Louisiana
December 13, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 70663 |
| City/Town: | Sulphur |
| County: | Calcasieu |
| State: | Louisiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 30,299 |
| Median Household Income: | $56,276 |
| Per Capita Income: | $34,609 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,734 |
| Median Home Value: | $166,600 |
| Land Area: | 97.8 sq miles
253.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.5 sq miles
3.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 30.2783, -93.4056 |
Population Information (70663 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 30,299 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,431 | 47.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 15,868 | 52.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,218 | 7.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,160 | 7.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,340 | 7.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,185 | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,641 | 5.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,078 | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,658 | 12.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,122 | 10.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,947 | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,238 | 7.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,127 | 10.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,117 | 3.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 468 | 1.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (70663 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $166,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $866 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,734 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,721 | 84.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,013 | 15.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,318 | 77.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,403 | 22.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (70663 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 19,755 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 465 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,867 | 9.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,830 | 39.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,319 | 21.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,012 | 10.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,400 | 12.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 862 | 4.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 16.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (70663 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $56,276 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $73,934 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $71,003 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $34,609 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (70663 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 12,793 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,156 | 95.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 635 | 5.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,020 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,009 | 82.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,771 | 14.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 374 | 3.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 2 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (70663 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 25,785 | 85.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,602 | 8.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 103 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 132 | 0.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 4 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 687 | 2.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 986 | 3.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,108 | 3.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,192 | 3.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 996 | 3.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 5 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 50 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 141 | 0.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (70663 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 801 | 7.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 374 | 3.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,015 | 9.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 904 | 8.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,699 | 15.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,941 | 18.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,242 | 11.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,587 | 14.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 723 | 6.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 435 | 4.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (70663 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,162 | 83.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,016 | 8.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 251 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 33 | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 594 | 4.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (70663 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 131 | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,725 | 14.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,360 | 11.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 256 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,358 | 11.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 570 | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 270 | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 394 | 3.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 891 | 7.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,325 | 19.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,458 | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 533 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 885 | 7.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (70663 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.9% | 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 (70663 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 28,137 | 92.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 17,713 | 58.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 13,552 | 44.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,000 | 6.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (70663 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,789 | 72.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,757 | 35.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,992 | 18.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 529 | 4.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 126 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,428 | 13.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (70663 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,434 | 66.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 70 | 0.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 482 | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 253 | 2.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 450 | 3.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 59 | 0.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 213 | 1.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 2,726 | 21.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 47 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (70663 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 252 | 2.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,327 | 10.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,350 | 10.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,821 | 14.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,555 | 12.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,062 | 16.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,112 | 16.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,601 | 12.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 380 | 3.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 274 | 2.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (70663 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 115 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 563 | 4.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,915 | 22.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,057 | 55.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,632 | 12.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 452 | 3.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (70663 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,247 | 30.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 128 | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 7,261 | 67.7% | 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: | 46 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 39 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (70663 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 572 | 5.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,091 | 38.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,827 | 35.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,231 | 20.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (70663 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 713 | 8.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,515 | 18.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,266 | 15.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,731 | 20.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,044 | 24.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 818 | 9.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 209 | 2.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 22 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (70663 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,272 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $384 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $866 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.85 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.67 | 2.38 |
Households (70663 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,721 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,238 | 48.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,166 | 20.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,009 | 18.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,819 | 26.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,624 | 33.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,344 | 31.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.81 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.53 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (70663 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,196 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,518 | 31.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,663 | 50.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 492 | 4.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,435 | 12.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,662 | 32.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (70663 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,759 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 594 | 7.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 582 | 7.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,439 | 44.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,837 | 23.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,307 | 16.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (70663 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 21,999 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,865 | 8.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 30,137 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,019 | 13.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 413 | 10.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,023 | 50.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,583 | 39.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (70663 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 26,672 | 88.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,071 | 10.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,277 | 74.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 794 | 25.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 201 | 6.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (70663 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 29,530 | 97.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 174 | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 769 | 442.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 769 | 442.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 769 | 442.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 207 | 119.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 110 | 63.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 326 | 187.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 4 | 2.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (70663 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 28,081 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 26,666 | 95.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,415 | 5.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 727 | 2.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 621 | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 20 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 47 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (70663 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,721 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,898 | 92.3% | 89.4% |
Sulphur, LA70663