Sulphur, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70665
Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,743
- 26/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $86,573
- Median income Above-median income area
- $236,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sulphur pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 30%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 46%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 26
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70665 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 70665 (Sulphur, LA) rose +4.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 208.8 in 2023 to 217.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 70665 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sulphur, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, home to 10,743 residents across 416.4 square miles, a density of 26 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 70665 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,573 (45% above the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,131. The poverty rate is 14.6%, with unemployment at 2.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $236,800 (34% above the average Louisiana ZIP), while 82.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,407.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.7, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Calcasieu Parish, so 70665 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 70665
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sulphur, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70665.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
34 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
26 establishments
- Construction
Construction
23 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
22 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
22 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 70665, 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
10,743
Population
416.4
Area (sq mi)
26
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 70665?
35.7
Median Age
46.3%
Male
53.7%
Female
5.5%
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?
$86,573
Median Household Income
+45% vs state ZIP avg
$40,131
Per Capita Income
14.6%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
20.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70665 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Sulphur, 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)
$86,573 Top 12% higher than 88% 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
5,684housing units
5,684
Total Housing Units
4,864
Occupied Units
820
Vacant Units
2.72
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$236,800
Median Home Value
+34% vs state ZIP avg
$1,407
Median Rent
2005
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
+4.1%
YoY Change (2024)
217
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+117%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 70665 have increased 4.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +117% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.8% | 191 |
| 2021 | +1.6% | 194 |
| 2022 | +7.3% | 208 |
| 2023 | +0.3% | 209 |
| 2024 | +4.1% | 217 |
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 238 business establishments in ZIP 70665, employing approximately 5,256 people with a combined annual payroll of $380,657,000.
238
Businesses
5,256
Employees
$380.7M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 34 | 14.3% |
| Retail trade | 26 | 10.9% |
| Construction | 23 | 9.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 22 | 9.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 22 | 9.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 21 | 8.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 20 | 8.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 18 | 7.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 5.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 12 | 5.0% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 4.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 3.4% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.3% |
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 70665 vs 70668 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70668 | Vinton, LA | 6,424 | 9.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70665, 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 (10,743 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 70665 in?
ZIP code 70665 (Sulphur) 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 70665?
ZIP code 70665 in Sulphur, LA has a population of 10,743 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70665?
The median household income in ZIP 70665 is $86,573, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70665?
The median home value in ZIP 70665 is $236,800, which is 15% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70665?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70665 is White at 80.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70665?
ZIP code 70665 has 238 business establishments employing approximately 5,256 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70665?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70665 are: Accommodation and food services (34), Retail trade (26), Construction (23). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70665?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70665 increased by 4.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 117%. 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 70665?
In ZIP code 70665, 54.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.5% 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 70665?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70665 is 20.6 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 70665?
In ZIP code 70665, approximately 82.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70665?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70665 is 14.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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