70605 ZIP Code, Lake Charles, LA
70605 is a ZIP code in Lake Charles, Louisiana in Calcasieu Parish. It covers 43 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 70609, 70601 and 70629. 40,482 people live here in 15,758 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Louisiana ZIP codes. With about 942 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (72%). Median household income is $86,015, above the Louisiana median of $60,756.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Lake Charles, LA
- County: Calcasieu County
- Land area: 43 sq mi
- Population: 40,482
- Median household income: $86,015
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 40,482 |
| Households | 15,758 |
| Median household income | $86,015 |
| Income per person | $47,735 |
| Median age | 35.3 |
| Homeowners | 72.3% |
| Median home value | $308,700 |
| Median rent | $1,309 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 17.8 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 32.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 14.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.2% |
| Broadband internet | 92.4% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 9.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.2% |
| $10–15K | 2.4% |
| $15–25K | 6.2% |
| $25–35K | 6.5% |
| $35–50K | 8.8% |
| $50–75K | 16.0% |
| $75–100K | 12.8% |
| $100–150K | 18.1% |
| $150–200K | 10.6% |
| $200K+ | 15.5% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 13.9% |
| 10–19 | 12.8% |
| 20–24 | 8.5% |
| 25–34 | 14.6% |
| 35–44 | 11.8% |
| 45–54 | 11.1% |
| 55–64 | 10.9% |
| 65–74 | 8.8% |
| 75+ | 7.4% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 35.9% |
| Owned outright | 27.1% |
| Rented | 23.6% |
| Vacant | 13.3% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 71.3% |
| Townhome | 2.7% |
| 2–4 units | 5.2% |
| 5–19 units | 11.0% |
| 20+ units | 6.1% |
| Mobile / other | 3.6% |
Businesses in 70605
961 business establishments with 12,377 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 190
- Retail Trade: 132
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 106
- Accommodation and Food Services: 102
- Finance and Insurance: 80
- Construction: 79
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 61
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 47
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 70609 — Lake Charles city, LA (4.9 mi)
- 70601 — Lake Charles city, LA (7.6 mi)
- 70629 — Lake Charles city, LA (7.8 mi)
- 70669 — Westlake city, LA (7.8 mi)
- 70607 — Lake Charles city, LA (8 mi)
- 70665 — Carlyss CDP, LA (10.6 mi)
- 70615 — Lake Charles city, LA (12.7 mi)
- 70663 — Sulphur city, LA (13 mi)
Areas that include 70605
- Lake Charles, LA ZIP codes — 7 ZIP codes
- Prien, LA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Calcasieu County ZIP codes — 16 ZIP codes
- Louisiana ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 13: highest median household income in Calcasieu Parish
- No. 1 of 13: highest median home value in Calcasieu Parish
- No. 5 of 13: highest share of households with children in Calcasieu Parish
- No. 3 of 13: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Calcasieu Parish
- No. 3 of 13: lowest median age in Calcasieu Parish
- No. 4 of 13: fastest population growth in Calcasieu Parish
- No. 2 of 5: highest median household income in Lake Charles, LA
- No. 1 of 5: highest median home value in Lake Charles, LA
- No. 2 of 5: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Lake Charles, LA
- No. 1 of 5: highest share of households with children in Lake Charles, LA
- No. 3 of 5: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Lake Charles, LA
- No. 2 of 5: lowest median age in Lake Charles, LA
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 70605, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 70605 in?
- 70605 is a Lake Charles, LA mailing address. By land area, 30% lies inside Lake Charles and 13% lies inside Prien; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 70605 in?
- 70605 is in Calcasieu Parish.
- What is the population of 70605?
- About 40,482 people (±2,410), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 39,903.
- What is the median household income in 70605?
- $86,015 (±$7,822), 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 70605?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 70605 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 70605?
- The closest, measured center to center: 70609 (4.9 mi, Lake Charles), 70601 (7.6 mi, Lake Charles), 70629 (7.8 mi, Lake Charles), 70669 (7.8 mi, Westlake), 70607 (8 mi, Lake Charles) and 70665 (10.6 mi, Carlyss).
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