PlainZIP

Lake Charles, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70611

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

19,256
91/sq mi
$101,844
Median income
$258,300
Median home value
30.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lake Charles pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 18%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 41%
home value, US ZIPs
91
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70611 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70611 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lake Charles, Calcasieu County, Louisiana, home to 19,256 residents across 211.8 square miles, a density of 91 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70611 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $101,844 (71% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $47,516. 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.6%. Median home value sits at $258,300 (46% above the state average), median rent at $1,300 a month, and owner-occupancy at 86.1%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.5, and the average commute is 29 minutes. To put 70611 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Calcasieu County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 70611

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lake Charles, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70611.

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 70611, 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

19,256

Population

211.8

Area (sq mi)

91

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 70611?

41.5

Median Age

53.6%

Male

46.4%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 84.0%
African American 10.9%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

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?

$101,844

Median Household Income

+71% vs state

$47,516

Per Capita Income

8.2%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

28.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70611 ranks nationally

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

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

$101,844 Top 18% higher than 82% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 61.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.3%

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

What does housing look like?

9,281

Total Housing Units

8,284

Occupied Units

997

Vacant Units

2.67

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.1%
Renter 13.9%

$258,300

Median Home Value

+46% vs state

$1,300

Median Rent

2001

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

-1.5%

YoY Change (2024)

202

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+102%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70611 have decreased 1.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +102% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.2% 182
2021 +5.8% 193
2022 +7.2% 207
2023 -0.8% 205
2024 -1.5% 202

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 270 business establishments in ZIP 70611, employing approximately 2,144 people with a combined annual payroll of $74,169,000.

270

Businesses

2,144

Employees

$74.2M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 50 18.5%
Construction 39 14.4%
Health care and social assistance 34 12.6%
Other services (except public administration) 28 10.4%
Accommodation and food services 26 9.6%
Finance and insurance 18 6.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 15 5.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 13 4.8%
Transportation and warehousing 11 4.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 11 4.1%
Manufacturing 6 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.9%
Wholesale trade 4 1.5%
Educational services 4 1.5%
Information 3 1.1%

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 70611 vs 70601 →

ZIP 70611 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70611 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 70611 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 70611 ranks the highest of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
70601 Lake Charles, LA 32,384 8.3 mi
70615 Lake Charles, LA 14,335 7.9 mi
70669 Westlake, LA 10,131 8.5 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
70607 standard
Lake Charles, LA
Pop: 25,560
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 70611 in? ▼
ZIP code 70611 (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 70611? ▼
ZIP code 70611 in Lake Charles, LA has a population of 19,256 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70611? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70611 is $101,844, which is 33% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70611? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70611 is $258,300, which is 7% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70611? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70611 is White at 84.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70611? ▼
ZIP code 70611 has 270 business establishments employing approximately 2,144 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70611? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70611 are: Retail trade (50), Construction (39), Health care and social assistance (34). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70611? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70611 decreased by 1.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 102%. 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 70611? ▼
In ZIP code 70611, 61.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.3% 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 70611? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70611 is 28.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 70611? ▼
In ZIP code 70611, approximately 86.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70611? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70611 is 8.2% 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.