70615 ZIP Code, Lake Charles, LA
70615 is a ZIP code in Lake Charles, Louisiana in Calcasieu Parish. It covers 46 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 70601, 70647 and 70629. 12,980 people live here in 4,490 households. With about 283 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and owners and renters are mixed (62% own). Median household income is $40,047, well below the Louisiana median of $60,756.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Lake Charles, LA
- County: Calcasieu County
- Land area: 46 sq mi
- Population: 12,980
- Median household income: $40,047
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 12,980 |
| Households | 4,490 |
| Median household income | $40,047 |
| Income per person | $22,352 |
| Median age | 38.5 |
| Homeowners | 61.6% |
| Median home value | $140,400 |
| Median rent | $1,099 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.3% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 24.8 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 25.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 14.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 28.6% |
| Broadband internet | 84.1% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 5.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 8.7% |
| $10–15K | 5.1% |
| $15–25K | 11.3% |
| $25–35K | 20.8% |
| $35–50K | 12.5% |
| $50–75K | 17.8% |
| $75–100K | 6.4% |
| $100–150K | 7.2% |
| $150–200K | 5.9% |
| $200K+ | 4.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.7% |
| 10–19 | 15.1% |
| 20–24 | 8.6% |
| 25–34 | 11.7% |
| 35–44 | 11.7% |
| 45–54 | 12.9% |
| 55–64 | 14.2% |
| 65–74 | 10.5% |
| 75+ | 4.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 22.6% |
| Owned outright | 27.9% |
| Rented | 31.5% |
| Vacant | 18.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 62.5% |
| Townhome | 0.7% |
| 2–4 units | 5.7% |
| 5–19 units | 1.8% |
| 20+ units | 0.8% |
| Mobile / other | 28.3% |
Businesses in 70615
236 business establishments with 3,135 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 34
- Construction: 29
- Wholesale Trade: 27
- Transportation and Warehousing: 27
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 20
- Accommodation and Food Services: 19
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 17
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 17
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 70601 — Lake Charles city, LA (6.1 mi)
- 70647 — Iowa town, LA (6.1 mi)
- 70629 — Lake Charles city, LA (6.2 mi)
- 70609 — Lake Charles city, LA (7.8 mi)
- 70611 — Moss Bluff CDP, LA (8.3 mi)
- 70669 — Westlake city, LA (9.3 mi)
- 70650 — Lacassine CDP, LA (11.8 mi)
- 70605 — Lake Charles city, LA (12.7 mi)
Areas that include 70615
- Lake Charles, LA ZIP codes — 7 ZIP codes
- Calcasieu County ZIP codes — 16 ZIP codes
- Louisiana ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 13: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Calcasieu Parish
- No. 5 of 13: highest median age in Calcasieu Parish
- No. 5 of 5: highest median household income in Lake Charles, LA
- No. 5 of 5: highest median home value in Lake Charles, LA
- No. 4 of 5: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Lake Charles, LA
- No. 4 of 5: highest share of households with children in Lake Charles, LA
- No. 4 of 5: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Lake Charles, LA
- No. 4 of 5: lowest median age in Lake Charles, LA
- No. 2 of 5: highest median age in Lake Charles, LA
- No. 5 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) 70615, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 70615 in?
- 70615 is a Lake Charles, LA mailing address. By land area, 18% lies inside Lake Charles; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 70615 in?
- 70615 is in Calcasieu Parish.
- What is the population of 70615?
- About 12,980 people (±1,987), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 14,949.
- What is the median household income in 70615?
- $40,047 (±$11,042), 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 70615?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 70615 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 70615?
- The closest, measured center to center: 70601 (6.1 mi, Lake Charles), 70647 (6.1 mi, Iowa), 70629 (6.2 mi, Lake Charles), 70609 (7.8 mi, Lake Charles), 70611 (8.3 mi, Moss Bluff) and 70669 (9.3 mi, Westlake).
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