PlainZIP

Bell City, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70630

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

1,440
3/sq mi
$74,258
Median income
$208,900
Median home value
10.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bell City pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 46%
household income, US ZIPs
46th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
100%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70630 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70630 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bell City, Calcasieu County, Louisiana, home to just 1,440 residents across 480.0 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70630 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,258 (24% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $32,620. The poverty rate stands at 6.8% and the unemployment rate at 9.5%. On housing, the median home value is $208,900 (18% above the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.1, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Calcasieu County, letting you compare 70630 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 70630

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bell City, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70630.

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 70630, Bell City, 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

1,440

Population

480.0

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70630?

31.1

Median Age

47.3%

Male

52.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$74,258

Median Household Income

+24% vs state

$32,620

Per Capita Income

6.8%

Poverty Rate

9.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 70630 ranks nationally

Bell City, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$74,258 Top 46% higher than 54% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 48.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.5%

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

What does housing look like?

610

Total Housing Units

473

Occupied Units

137

Vacant Units

3.12

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$208,900

Median Home Value

+18% vs state

2009

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 22 business establishments in ZIP 70630, employing approximately 209 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,122,000.

22

Businesses

209

Employees

$13.1M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 8 36.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 18.2%
Transportation and warehousing 3 13.6%

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 70630 vs 70646 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
70646 Hayes, LA 750 7.1 mi

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Pop: 32,384
70663 standard
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Pop: 28,150
70607 standard
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Pop: 25,560
70611 standard
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Pop: 19,256
70615 standard
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Pop: 14,335

Related Areas

Calcasieu County Bell City, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70630 in? ▼
ZIP code 70630 (Bell City) 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 70630? ▼
ZIP code 70630 in Bell City, LA has a population of 1,440 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70630? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70630 is $74,258, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70630? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70630 is $208,900, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70630? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70630 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70630? ▼
ZIP code 70630 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 209 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70630? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70630 are: Construction (8), Professional, scientific, and technical services (4), Transportation and warehousing (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 70630? ▼
In ZIP code 70630, 48.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70630? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70630 is 6.8% 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.