PlainZIP

Sulphur, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70663

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

28,150
112/sq mi
$64,707
Median income
$180,600
Median home value
18.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Sulphur pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

38th pct
household income, US ZIPs
38th pct
home value, US ZIPs
112
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70663 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70663 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sulphur, Calcasieu County, Louisiana, with 28,150 residents across 250.7 square miles, a density of 112 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70663 reports a modest median household income of $64,707 (8% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $29,923. Poverty here runs at 15.9%, with unemployment measured at 4.3%. Housing costs here run $180,600 for a typical home value (2% above the state average), with rent averaging $908 a month; 80.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38, and the average commute is 20 minutes. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Calcasieu County, letting you compare 70663 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 70663

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sulphur, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70663.

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 70663, Sulphur, 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

28,150

Population

250.7

Area (sq mi)

112

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 70663?

38.0

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 84.0%
African American 8.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

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?

$64,707

Median Household Income

+8% vs state

$29,923

Per Capita Income

15.9%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

19.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70663 ranks nationally

Sulphur, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,707 38th percentile higher than 38% 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 60.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.4%

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

What does housing look like?

12,438

Total Housing Units

10,245

Occupied Units

2,193

Vacant Units

2.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.3%
Renter 19.7%

$180,600

Median Home Value

+2% vs state

$908

Median Rent

1981

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

-0.2%

YoY Change (2024)

207

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+107%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70663 have decreased 0.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +107% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.8% 185
2021 +4.6% 194
2022 +8.7% 211
2023 -1.4% 208
2024 -0.2% 207

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 678 business establishments in ZIP 70663, employing approximately 9,633 people with a combined annual payroll of $551,146,000.

678

Businesses

9,633

Employees

$551.1M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 120 17.7%
Construction 74 10.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 73 10.8%
Other services (except public administration) 68 10.0%
Health care and social assistance 62 9.1%
Accommodation and food services 61 9.0%
Finance and insurance 51 7.5%
Wholesale trade 41 6.0%
Transportation and warehousing 35 5.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 26 3.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 22 3.2%
Manufacturing 17 2.5%
Educational services 8 1.2%
Information 7 1.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 0.9%
Industries not classified 3 0.4%

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 70663 vs 70669 →

ZIP 70663 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 70663 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 70663 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 70663 ranks #3 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
70669 Westlake, LA 10,131 6.8 mi
70633 Dequincy, LA 7,604 9.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Calcasieu County

70605 standard
Lake Charles, LA
Pop: 32,741
70601 standard
Lake Charles, LA
Pop: 32,384
70607 standard
Lake Charles, LA
Pop: 25,560
70611 standard
Lake Charles, LA
Pop: 19,256
70615 standard
Lake Charles, LA
Pop: 14,335
70665 standard
Sulphur, LA
Pop: 10,743

Related Areas

Calcasieu County Sulphur, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70663 in? ▼
ZIP code 70663 (Sulphur) 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 70663? ▼
ZIP code 70663 in Sulphur, LA has a population of 28,150 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70663? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70663 is $64,707, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70663? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70663 is $180,600, which is 35% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70663? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70663 is White at 84.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70663? ▼
ZIP code 70663 has 678 business establishments employing approximately 9,633 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70663? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70663 are: Retail trade (120), Construction (74), Professional, scientific, and technical services (73). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70663? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70663 decreased by 0.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 107%. 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 70663? ▼
In ZIP code 70663, 60.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.4% 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 70663? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70663 is 19.9 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 70663? ▼
In ZIP code 70663, approximately 80.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70663? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70663 is 15.9% 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.