Iowa, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70647
Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,703
- 19/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $71,045
- Median income Near-median income area
- $270,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 27.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Iowa pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 48th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 38%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 19
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70647 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 70647 (Iowa, LA) rose +11.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 214.2 in 2023 to 239.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 70647 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Iowa, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, home to 8,703 residents across 465.4 square miles, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 70647 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,045 (19% above the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,606. The poverty rate is 10.3%, with unemployment at 3.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $270,900 (53% above the average Louisiana ZIP), while 88.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,110.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.2, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Calcasieu Parish, so 70647 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 70647
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Iowa, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70647.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
23 establishments
- Construction
Construction
21 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
21 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
15 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
13 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 70647, Iowa, 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
8,703
Population
465.4
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 70647?
36.2
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
0.4%
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?
$71,045
Median Household Income
+19% vs state ZIP avg
$31,606
Per Capita Income
10.3%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
25.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70647 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Iowa, 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)
$71,045 Top 26% higher than 74% of 457 Louisiana ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,108housing units
5,108
Total Housing Units
4,390
Occupied Units
718
Vacant Units
2.90
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$270,900
Median Home Value
+53% vs state ZIP avg
$1,110
Median Rent
2006
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
+11.8%
YoY Change (2024)
239
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+139%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 70647 have increased 11.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +139% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.2% | 196 |
| 2021 | +3.7% | 204 |
| 2022 | +10.2% | 224 |
| 2023 | -4.6% | 214 |
| 2024 | +11.8% | 239 |
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 137 business establishments in ZIP 70647, employing approximately 1,176 people with a combined annual payroll of $46,635,000.
137
Businesses
1,176
Employees
$46.6M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 23 | 16.8% |
| Construction | 21 | 15.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 21 | 15.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 10.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 9.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 8.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 5.8% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 3.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 3.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 2.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 2.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 2.2% |
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 70647 vs 70615 →
ZIP 70647 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70615
Lake Charles (70615)
14,335 residents
- 70647
Iowa (70647)
8,703 residents
- 70650 435
Lacassine (70650)
435 residents
- 70640 301
Fenton (70640)
301 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70647 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70647 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70647
Iowa (70647)
$71,045 median income
- 70615
Lake Charles (70615)
$40,047 median income
- 70640 $21,938
Fenton (70640)
$21,938 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 70647 ranks the highest of 3 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 70647, 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 (8,703 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 70647 in?
ZIP code 70647 (Iowa) 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 70647?
ZIP code 70647 in Iowa, LA has a population of 8,703 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70647?
The median household income in ZIP 70647 is $71,045, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70647?
The median home value in ZIP 70647 is $270,900, which is 3% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70647?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70647 is White at 75.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70647?
ZIP code 70647 has 137 business establishments employing approximately 1,176 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70647?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70647 are: Retail trade (23), Construction (21), Transportation and warehousing (21). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70647?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70647 increased by 11.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 139%. 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 70647?
In ZIP code 70647, 61.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.1% 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 70647?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70647 is 25.5 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 70647?
In ZIP code 70647, approximately 88.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70647?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70647 is 10.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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