70661 ZIP Code, Starks, LA
70661 is a ZIP code in Starks, Louisiana — mostly in Calcasieu Parish (69% of its land), with smaller parts in Beauregard Parish County. It covers 185 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 77614, 70668 and 77632. 1,861 people live here in 742 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (71%). Median household income is $24,917, well below the Louisiana median of $60,756; the median age is 51.3, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Starks, LA
- County: Calcasieu County
- Land area: 185 sq mi
- Population: 1,861
- Median household income: $24,917
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,861 |
| Households | 742 |
| Median household income | $24,917 |
| Income per person | $22,715 |
| Median age | 51.3 |
| Homeowners | 71.4% |
| Median home value | $83,700 |
| Median rent | $403 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.3% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 28 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 20.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 43.8% |
| Broadband internet | 72.8% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 5.4% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 15.4% |
| $10–15K | 13.9% |
| $15–25K | 20.9% |
| $25–35K | 7.8% |
| $35–50K | 13.2% |
| $50–75K | 7.0% |
| $75–100K | 10.2% |
| $100–150K | 4.9% |
| $150–200K | 5.9% |
| $200K+ | 0.8% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.5% |
| 10–19 | 11.6% |
| 20–24 | 3.0% |
| 25–34 | 3.0% |
| 35–44 | 5.9% |
| 45–54 | 22.2% |
| 55–64 | 15.4% |
| 65–74 | 16.3% |
| 75+ | 12.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 7.9% |
| Owned outright | 48.4% |
| Rented | 22.2% |
| Vacant | 21.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 52.0% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 8.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 40.0% |
Businesses in 70661
12 business establishments with 50 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 4
- Retail Trade: 3
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 3
EDDM carrier routes
See every USPS carrier route in 70661 with residential and business mailbox counts on the route map. Open the EDDM route map.
Nearby ZIP codes
- 77614 — Deweyville CDP, TX (6.5 mi)
- 70668 — Vinton town, LA (12.7 mi)
- 77632 — Orange city, TX (13.8 mi)
- 70663 — Sulphur city, LA (15.7 mi)
- 70633 — DeQuincy city, LA (16.4 mi)
- 75933 (16.8 mi)
- 77612 — Evadale CDP, TX (17.1 mi)
- 70660 — Singer CDP, LA (19 mi)
Areas that include 70661
- Starks, LA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Beauregard County ZIP codes — 9 ZIP codes
- Calcasieu County ZIP codes — 16 ZIP codes
- Louisiana ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 13: highest median age in Calcasieu Parish
- No. 5 of 13: fastest population growth in Calcasieu Parish
Mail every home in 70661
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 70661, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 70661 in?
- 70661 is a Starks, LA mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Starks; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 70661 in?
- 70661 is mostly in Calcasieu Parish (69% of its land), with smaller parts in Beauregard Parish County.
- What is the population of 70661?
- About 1,861 people (±426), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 2,179.
- What is the median household income in 70661?
- $24,917 (±$12,459), 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 70661?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 70661 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 70661?
- The closest, measured center to center: 77614 (6.5 mi, Deweyville), 70668 (12.7 mi, Vinton), 77632 (13.8 mi, Orange), 70663 (15.7 mi, Sulphur), 70633 (16.4 mi, DeQuincy) and 75933 (16.8 mi).
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