70647 ZIP Code, Iowa, LA
70647 is a ZIP code in Iowa, Louisiana — mostly in Calcasieu Parish (51% of its land), with smaller parts in Jefferson Davis Parish County. It covers 179 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 70650, 70615 and 70640. 12,736 people live here in 4,390 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (89%). Median household income is $71,045, above the Louisiana median of $60,756; 42% of households have children under 18.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Iowa, LA
- County: Calcasieu County
- Land area: 179 sq mi
- Population: 12,736
- Median household income: $71,045
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 12,736 |
| Households | 4,390 |
| Median household income | $71,045 |
| Income per person | $31,606 |
| Median age | 36.2 |
| Homeowners | 88.8% |
| Median home value | $270,900 |
| Median rent | $1,110 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 25.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 42.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.3% |
| Broadband internet | 83.1% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 7.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.8% |
| $10–15K | 4.5% |
| $15–25K | 4.2% |
| $25–35K | 6.4% |
| $35–50K | 9.7% |
| $50–75K | 25.2% |
| $75–100K | 10.0% |
| $100–150K | 17.0% |
| $150–200K | 11.3% |
| $200K+ | 7.9% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 13.7% |
| 10–19 | 15.9% |
| 20–24 | 5.6% |
| 25–34 | 13.0% |
| 35–44 | 15.3% |
| 45–54 | 13.1% |
| 55–64 | 10.4% |
| 65–74 | 5.6% |
| 75+ | 7.4% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 45.1% |
| Owned outright | 31.2% |
| Rented | 9.6% |
| Vacant | 14.1% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 79.0% |
| Townhome | 0.5% |
| 2–4 units | 1.2% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 19.3% |
Businesses in 70647
137 business establishments with 1,176 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 23
- Construction: 21
- Transportation and Warehousing: 21
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 15
- Accommodation and Food Services: 13
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 11
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 8
- Manufacturing: 5
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 70650 — Lacassine CDP, LA (5.7 mi)
- 70615 — Lake Charles city, LA (6.1 mi)
- 70640 — Fenton village, LA (10.1 mi)
- 70591 — Welsh town, LA (10.9 mi)
- 70646 — Hayes CDP, LA (11 mi)
- 70601 — Lake Charles city, LA (12 mi)
- 70629 — Lake Charles city, LA (12.2 mi)
- 70609 — Lake Charles city, LA (12.8 mi)
Areas that include 70647
- Iowa, LA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Calcasieu County ZIP codes — 16 ZIP codes
- Jefferson Davis County ZIP codes — 9 ZIP codes
- Louisiana ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 13: highest median household income in Calcasieu Parish
- No. 2 of 13: highest median home value in Calcasieu Parish
- No. 2 of 13: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Calcasieu Parish
- No. 2 of 13: highest share of households with children in Calcasieu Parish
- No. 5 of 13: lowest median age in Calcasieu Parish
- No. 1 of 13: fastest population growth in Calcasieu Parish
Mail every home in 70647
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 70647, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 70647 in?
- 70647 is a Iowa, LA mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Iowa; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 70647 in?
- 70647 is mostly in Calcasieu Parish (51% of its land), with smaller parts in Jefferson Davis Parish County.
- What is the population of 70647?
- About 12,736 people (±1,471), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 11,386.
- What is the median household income in 70647?
- $71,045 (±$10,513), 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 70647?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 70647 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 70647?
- The closest, measured center to center: 70650 (5.7 mi, Lacassine), 70615 (6.1 mi, Lake Charles), 70640 (10.1 mi, Fenton), 70591 (10.9 mi, Welsh), 70646 (11 mi, Hayes) and 70601 (12 mi, Lake Charles).
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