ZIP Code 70668

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Vinton · Calcasieu County · Louisiana

ZIP code 70668 in Vinton, Louisiana has a population of 6,424. The median household income is $49,455, which is 35% below the national average. Median home value is $128,800, 54% below the US average. 7.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 70668 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 373.5 square miles in Vinton, Calcasieu County, Louisiana. The area is home to 6,424 residents, producing a population density of 17 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 70668 against Louisiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 70668 sits at $49,455 (17% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $29,683. The poverty rate stands at 23.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. On housing, the median home value is $128,800 (27% below the state average) with median rent at $952 per month, and 74.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied — a direct signal of whether 70668 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 7.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.6, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Calcasieu County, so you can benchmark 70668 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data — no estimates, no proprietary scoring.

Top industries in ZIP 70668

Top 5 industries — ZIP 70668 (establishments) Horizontal bar chart of the top 5 items by value (establishments). Top 5 industries — ZIP 70668 (establishments) Top 5 1. Retail trade 20 2. Accommodation and food services 13 3. Other services (except public ad 12 4. Health care and social assistanc 10 5. Arts, entertainment, and recreat 7 Top 5 NAICS sectors by establishment count in ZIP 70668. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 70668, Vinton, LA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

6,424

Population

373.5

Area (sq mi)

17

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Demographics

37.6

Median Age

46.3%

Male

53.7%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 90.4%
African American 7.7%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%

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)

Income & Employment

$49,455

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$29,683

Per Capita Income

23.4%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

28.0 min

Mean Commute Time

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

Education

High School Graduate or Higher 58.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.7%

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

Housing

2,788

Total Housing Units

2,223

Occupied Units

565

Vacant Units

2.76

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.5%
Renter 25.5%

$128,800

Median Home Value

-27% vs state

$952

Median Rent

1980

Median Year Built

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

Local Business Landscape

Census Bureau data shows 83 business establishments in ZIP 70668, employing approximately 1,332 people with a combined annual payroll of $47,606,000.

83

Businesses

1,332

Employees

$47.6M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 20 24.1%
Accommodation and food services 13 15.7%
Other services (except public administration) 12 14.5%
Health care and social assistance 10 12.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 8.4%
Construction 5 6.0%
Transportation and warehousing 3 3.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 3.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 3.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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70665 Sulphur, LA 10,743 9.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70668 in?
ZIP code 70668 (Vinton) 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 70668?
ZIP code 70668 in Vinton, LA has a population of 6,424 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70668?
The median household income in ZIP 70668 is $49,455, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70668?
The median home value in ZIP 70668 is $128,800, which is 54% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70668?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70668 is White at 90.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70668?
ZIP code 70668 has 83 business establishments employing approximately 1,332 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70668?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70668 are: Retail trade (20), Accommodation and food services (13), Other services (except public administration) (12). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 70668?
In ZIP code 70668, 58.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.7% 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 70668?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70668 is 28.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 70668?
In ZIP code 70668, approximately 74.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70668?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70668 is 23.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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