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ZIP Code 70647

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

8,703
19/sq mi
$71,045
Median income
$270,900
Median home value
27.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 70647 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Iowa, Calcasieu County, 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 Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $31,606. 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.7%. Median home value sits at $270,900 (53% above the state average), median rent at $1,110 a month, and owner-occupancy at 88.8%.

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. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Calcasieu County, so you can benchmark 70647 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 70647

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Iowa, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70647.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 70647?

36.2

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 75.0%
African American 14.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

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?

$71,045

Median Household Income

+19% vs state

$31,606

Per Capita Income

10.3%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

25.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70647 ranks nationally

Iowa, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$71,045 48th percentile higher than 48% 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 61.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.1%

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

What does housing look like?

5,108

Total Housing Units

4,390

Occupied Units

718

Vacant Units

2.90

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.8%
Renter 11.2%

$270,900

Median Home Value

+53% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70647 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 70647 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 70647 ranks the highest of 3 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
70615 Lake Charles, LA 14,335 6.2 mi
70650 Lacassine, LA 435 5.9 mi
70640 Fenton, LA 301 10.3 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
70611 standard
Lake Charles, LA
Pop: 19,256
70615 standard
Lake Charles, LA
Pop: 14,335

Related Areas

Calcasieu County Iowa, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70647 in? ▼
ZIP code 70647 (Iowa) 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 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.

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