Lake Charles, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70615
Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,335
- 113/sq mi High-density area
- $40,047
- Median income Below-median income area
- $140,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lake Charles pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 6th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 23rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 113
- people per sq mi
- 62%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70615 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 70615 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, home to 14,335 residents across 127.1 square miles, a density of 113 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 70615 reports a modest median household income of $40,047 (33% below the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,352. Economic pressure is pronounced: 28.6% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 13.1%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $140,400 (21% below the average Louisiana ZIP), and median rent is $1,099; owner occupancy is 61.6%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Calcasieu Parish, so 70615 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 70615
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lake Charles, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70615.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
34 establishments
- Construction
Construction
29 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
27 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
27 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
20 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 70615, 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
14,335
Population
127.1
Area (sq mi)
113
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 70615?
38.5
Median Age
51.8%
Male
48.2%
Female
1.7%
Foreign-Born
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?
$40,047
Median Household Income
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$22,352
Per Capita Income
28.6%
Poverty Rate
13.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 70615 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Lake Charles, LA household income vs. every Louisiana ZIP code
Median household income among 457 reporting Louisiana ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$40,047 18th percentile higher than 18% of 457 Louisiana ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Louisiana ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,473housing units
5,473
Total Housing Units
4,490
Occupied Units
983
Vacant Units
2.70
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$140,400
Median Home Value
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$1,099
Median Rent
1980
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
+8.2%
YoY Change (2024)
217
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+117%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 70615 have increased 8.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +117% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | -2.6% | 166 |
| 2020 | +5.7% | 176 |
| 2021 | +6.0% | 186 |
| 2022 | +8.2% | 201 |
| 2024 | – | 217 |
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 236 business establishments in ZIP 70615, employing approximately 3,135 people with a combined annual payroll of $178,476,000.
236
Businesses
3,135
Employees
$178.5M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 34 | 14.4% |
| Construction | 29 | 12.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 27 | 11.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 27 | 11.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 20 | 8.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 19 | 8.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 17 | 7.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 17 | 7.2% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 6.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 5.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 3.8% |
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 70615 vs 70647 →
ZIP 70615 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70601
Lake Charles (70601)
32,384 residents
- 70611
Lake Charles (70611)
19,256 residents
- 70615
Lake Charles (70615)
14,335 residents
- 70647 8,703
Iowa (70647)
8,703 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70615 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70615 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70611
Lake Charles (70611)
$101,844 median income
- 70647
Iowa (70647)
$71,045 median income
- 70601
Lake Charles (70601)
$49,992 median income
- 70615 $40,047
Lake Charles (70615)
$40,047 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 70615 ranks #4 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70615, both outside LA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (14,335 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What parish is ZIP code 70615 in?
ZIP code 70615 (Lake Charles) is located in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. Calcasieu Parish contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/calcasieu-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70615?
ZIP code 70615 in Lake Charles, LA has a population of 14,335 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70615?
The median household income in ZIP 70615 is $40,047, which is 48% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70615?
The median home value in ZIP 70615 is $140,400, which is 50% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70615?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70615 is African American at 59.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70615?
ZIP code 70615 has 236 business establishments employing approximately 3,135 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70615?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70615 are: Retail trade (34), Construction (29), Wholesale trade (27). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70615?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70615 increased by 8.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 117%. 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 70615?
In ZIP code 70615, 64.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 70615?
In ZIP code 70615, approximately 61.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70615?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70615 is 28.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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