PlainZIP

Starks, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70661

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

2,309
5/sq mi
$24,917
Median income
$83,700
Median home value
9.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Starks pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

1th pct
household income, US ZIPs
5th pct
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70661 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70661 covers 444.0 square miles in Starks, Calcasieu County, Louisiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,309 residents on file, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70661 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $24,917 (58% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $22,715. Local economic indicators show a 43.8% poverty rate alongside 16.0% unemployment. Housing costs here run $83,700 for a typical home value (53% below the state average), with rent averaging $403 a month; 71.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.3, and the average commute is -. To put 70661 in local context, 1 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 70661

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Starks, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70661.

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 70661, Starks, 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

2,309

Population

444.0

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 70661?

51.3

Median Age

46.4%

Male

53.6%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 87.3%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

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?

$24,917

Median Household Income

-58% vs state

$22,715

Per Capita Income

43.8%

Poverty Rate

16.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 70661 ranks nationally

Starks, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$24,917 1st percentile higher than 1% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 61.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.3%

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

What does housing look like?

947

Total Housing Units

742

Occupied Units

205

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.4%
Renter 28.6%

$83,700

Median Home Value

-53% vs state

$403

Median Rent

1986

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 12 business establishments in ZIP 70661, employing approximately 50 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,555,000.

12

Businesses

50

Employees

$2.6M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 4 33.3%
Retail trade 3 25.0%
Other services (except public administration) 3 25.0%

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 70661 vs 77614 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
77614 Deweyville, TX 603 7.6 mi

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Related Areas

Calcasieu County Starks, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70661 in? ▼
ZIP code 70661 (Starks) 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 70661? ▼
ZIP code 70661 in Starks, LA has a population of 2,309 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70661? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70661 is $24,917, which is 67% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70661? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70661 is $83,700, which is 70% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70661? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70661 is White at 87.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70661? ▼
ZIP code 70661 has 12 business establishments employing approximately 50 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70661? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70661 are: Construction (4), Retail trade (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 70661? ▼
In ZIP code 70661, 61.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.3% 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 70661? ▼
In ZIP code 70661, approximately 71.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70661? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70661 is 43.8% 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.