70665 ZIP Code, Sulphur, LA
70665 is a ZIP code in Sulphur, Louisiana in Calcasieu Parish. It covers 153 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 70668, 70605 and 70663. 13,222 people live here in 4,864 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (82%). Median household income is $86,573, above the Louisiana median of $60,756; 41% of households have children under 18.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Sulphur, LA
- County: Calcasieu County
- Land area: 153 sq mi
- Population: 13,222
- Median household income: $86,573
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 13,222 |
| Households | 4,864 |
| Median household income | $86,573 |
| Income per person | $40,131 |
| Median age | 35.7 |
| Homeowners | 82.2% |
| Median home value | $236,800 |
| Median rent | $1,407 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.5% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 20.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 40.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.6% |
| Broadband internet | 85.6% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 6.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 9.7% |
| $10–15K | 2.3% |
| $15–25K | 4.8% |
| $25–35K | 8.1% |
| $35–50K | 8.8% |
| $50–75K | 9.4% |
| $75–100K | 13.1% |
| $100–150K | 20.6% |
| $150–200K | 12.4% |
| $200K+ | 10.7% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 13.9% |
| 10–19 | 16.9% |
| 20–24 | 5.0% |
| 25–34 | 12.4% |
| 35–44 | 13.6% |
| 45–54 | 13.7% |
| 55–64 | 11.7% |
| 65–74 | 7.2% |
| 75+ | 5.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 37.2% |
| Owned outright | 33.2% |
| Rented | 15.2% |
| Vacant | 14.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 64.0% |
| Townhome | 0.2% |
| 2–4 units | 1.4% |
| 5–19 units | 9.2% |
| 20+ units | 1.2% |
| Mobile / other | 24.1% |
Businesses in 70665
238 business establishments with 5,256 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Accommodation and Food Services: 34
- Retail Trade: 26
- Construction: 23
- Wholesale Trade: 22
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 22
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 21
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 20
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 18
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 70668 — Vinton town, LA (9.9 mi)
- 70605 — Lake Charles city, LA (10.6 mi)
- 70663 — Sulphur city, LA (11.1 mi)
- 70645 — Hackberry CDP, LA (13.5 mi)
- 70669 — Westlake city, LA (13.5 mi)
- 70609 — Lake Charles city, LA (14.7 mi)
- 70601 — Lake Charles city, LA (15.8 mi)
- 70629 — Lake Charles city, LA (15.8 mi)
Areas that include 70665
- Sulphur, LA ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Carlyss, LA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Calcasieu County ZIP codes — 16 ZIP codes
- Louisiana ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 13: highest median household income in Calcasieu Parish
- No. 4 of 13: highest median home value in Calcasieu Parish
- No. 4 of 13: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Calcasieu Parish
- No. 3 of 13: highest share of households with children in Calcasieu Parish
- No. 4 of 13: lowest median age in Calcasieu Parish
- No. 2 of 13: fastest population growth in Calcasieu Parish
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 70665, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 70665 in?
- 70665 is a Sulphur, LA mailing address. By land area, 7% lies inside Carlyss; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 70665 in?
- 70665 is in Calcasieu Parish.
- What is the population of 70665?
- About 13,222 people (±1,282), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 12,532.
- What is the median household income in 70665?
- $86,573 (±$10,145), 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 70665?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 70665 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 70665?
- The closest, measured center to center: 70668 (9.9 mi, Vinton), 70605 (10.6 mi, Lake Charles), 70663 (11.1 mi, Sulphur), 70645 (13.5 mi, Hackberry), 70669 (13.5 mi, Westlake) and 70609 (14.7 mi, Lake Charles).
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