PlainZIP

Lake Charles, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70607

Calcasieu County, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

25,560
83/sq mi
$60,351
Median income
$181,100
Median home value
17.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lake Charles pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

30th pct
household income, US ZIPs
38th pct
home value, US ZIPs
83
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70607 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70607 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lake Charles, Calcasieu County, Louisiana, with 25,560 residents across 307.2 square miles, a density of 83 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70607 reports a modest median household income of $60,351 (1% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $27,801. Poverty here runs at 24.6%, with unemployment measured at 7.1%. On housing, the median home value is $181,100 (2% above the state average) with median rent at $1,128 per month, and 66.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.3, and the average commute is 19 minutes. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Calcasieu County, letting you compare 70607 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 70607

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lake Charles, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70607.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 70607, Lake Charles, LA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

25,560

Population

307.2

Area (sq mi)

83

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 70607?

32.3

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

5.7%

Foreign-Born

White 45.2%
African American 35.3%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$60,351

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$27,801

Per Capita Income

24.6%

Poverty Rate

7.1%

Unemployment Rate

19.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70607 ranks nationally

Lake Charles, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$60,351 30th percentile higher than 30% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

13,719

Total Housing Units

10,016

Occupied Units

3,703

Vacant Units

2.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.5%
Renter 33.5%

$181,100

Median Home Value

+2% vs state

$1,128

Median Rent

1990

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+5.4%

YoY Change (2024)

226

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+126%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70607 have increased 5.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +126% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.0% 176
2021 +10.0% 194
2022 +7.5% 208
2023 +3.0% 214
2024 +5.4% 226

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 382 business establishments in ZIP 70607, employing approximately 5,146 people with a combined annual payroll of $217,170,000.

382

Businesses

5,146

Employees

$217.2M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 82 21.5%
Health care and social assistance 45 11.8%
Other services (except public administration) 42 11.0%
Construction 39 10.2%
Accommodation and food services 28 7.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 27 7.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 23 6.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 21 5.5%
Finance and insurance 19 5.0%
Wholesale trade 15 3.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 2.6%
Transportation and warehousing 9 2.4%
Manufacturing 7 1.8%
Educational services 7 1.8%
Information 5 1.3%
Utilities 3 0.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 70607 vs 70605 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
70605 Lake Charles, LA 32,741 7.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Calcasieu County

70605 standard
Lake Charles, LA
Pop: 32,741
70601 standard
Lake Charles, LA
Pop: 32,384
70663 standard
Sulphur, LA
Pop: 28,150
70611 standard
Lake Charles, LA
Pop: 19,256
70615 standard
Lake Charles, LA
Pop: 14,335
70665 standard
Sulphur, LA
Pop: 10,743

Related Areas

Calcasieu County Lake Charles, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70607 in? ▼
ZIP code 70607 (Lake Charles) is located in Calcasieu County, Louisiana. Calcasieu County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/calcasieu-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70607? ▼
ZIP code 70607 in Lake Charles, LA has a population of 25,560 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70607? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70607 is $60,351, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70607? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70607 is $181,100, which is 35% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70607? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70607 is White at 45.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70607? ▼
ZIP code 70607 has 382 business establishments employing approximately 5,146 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70607? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70607 are: Retail trade (82), Health care and social assistance (45), Other services (except public administration) (42). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70607? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70607 increased by 5.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 126%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 70607? ▼
In ZIP code 70607, 54.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 70607? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70607 is 19.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 70607? ▼
In ZIP code 70607, approximately 66.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70607? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70607 is 24.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.