70601 ZIP Code, Lake Charles, LA
70601 is a ZIP code in Lake Charles, Louisiana in Calcasieu Parish. It covers 16 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 70629, 70609 and 70669. 30,872 people live here in 12,517 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Louisiana ZIP codes. At about 1,915 people per square mile it has suburban density, and owners and renters are mixed (59% own). Median household income is $49,992, below the Louisiana median of $60,756.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Lake Charles, LA
- County: Calcasieu County
- Land area: 16 sq mi
- Population: 30,872
- Median household income: $49,992
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 30,872 |
| Households | 12,517 |
| Median household income | $49,992 |
| Income per person | $33,792 |
| Median age | 38.4 |
| Homeowners | 58.9% |
| Median home value | $162,200 |
| Median rent | $930 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.2% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 16.3 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 22.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 15.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 28.8% |
| Broadband internet | 83.1% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 5.7% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 10.8% |
| $10–15K | 8.2% |
| $15–25K | 12.5% |
| $25–35K | 8.5% |
| $35–50K | 10.0% |
| $50–75K | 18.2% |
| $75–100K | 9.4% |
| $100–150K | 12.9% |
| $150–200K | 2.6% |
| $200K+ | 6.9% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.4% |
| 10–19 | 11.7% |
| 20–24 | 5.4% |
| 25–34 | 15.7% |
| 35–44 | 13.8% |
| 45–54 | 10.0% |
| 55–64 | 15.2% |
| 65–74 | 11.6% |
| 75+ | 6.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 23.0% |
| Owned outright | 21.8% |
| Rented | 30.9% |
| Vacant | 24.3% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 73.5% |
| Townhome | 2.6% |
| 2–4 units | 10.6% |
| 5–19 units | 5.9% |
| 20+ units | 5.5% |
| Mobile / other | 1.9% |
Businesses in 70601
1,281 business establishments with 22,786 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 245
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 186
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 185
- Accommodation and Food Services: 131
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 106
- Finance and Insurance: 94
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 67
- Construction: 60
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 70629 — Lake Charles city, LA (0.4 mi)
- 70609 — Lake Charles city, LA (3.3 mi)
- 70669 — Westlake city, LA (3.6 mi)
- 70615 — Lake Charles city, LA (6.1 mi)
- 70605 — Lake Charles city, LA (7.6 mi)
- 70611 — Moss Bluff CDP, LA (8.4 mi)
- 70663 — Sulphur city, LA (11.9 mi)
- 70647 — Iowa town, LA (12 mi)
Areas that include 70601
- Lake Charles, LA ZIP codes — 7 ZIP codes
- Calcasieu County ZIP codes — 16 ZIP codes
- Louisiana ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 13: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Calcasieu Parish
- No. 4 of 5: highest median household income in Lake Charles, LA
- No. 4 of 5: highest median home value in Lake Charles, LA
- No. 5 of 5: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Lake Charles, LA
- No. 5 of 5: highest share of households with children in Lake Charles, LA
- No. 2 of 5: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Lake Charles, LA
- No. 3 of 5: lowest median age in Lake Charles, LA
- No. 3 of 5: highest median age in Lake Charles, LA
- No. 3 of 5: fastest population growth in Lake Charles, LA
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 70601, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 70601 in?
- 70601 is a Lake Charles, LA mailing address. By land area, 96% lies inside Lake Charles; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 70601 in?
- 70601 is in Calcasieu Parish.
- What is the population of 70601?
- About 30,872 people (±1,539), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 34,571.
- What is the median household income in 70601?
- $49,992 (±$6,082), compared with $60,756 for Louisiana as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 70601?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 70601 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 70601?
- The closest, measured center to center: 70629 (0.4 mi, Lake Charles), 70609 (3.3 mi, Lake Charles), 70669 (3.6 mi, Westlake), 70615 (6.1 mi, Lake Charles), 70605 (7.6 mi, Lake Charles) and 70611 (8.4 mi, Moss Bluff).
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