Vinton, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70668
Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,424
- 17/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $49,455
- Median income Below-median income area
- $128,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 7.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Vinton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 14th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 19th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 17
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70668 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 70668 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Vinton, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, home to 6,424 residents across 373.5 square miles, a density of 17 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 70668 reports a modest median household income of $49,455 (17% below the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,683. The poverty rate is 23.4%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $128,800 (27% below the average Louisiana ZIP), and median rent is $952; owner occupancy is 74.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 7.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.6, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Calcasieu Parish, so 70668 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 70668
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Vinton, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70668.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
20 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
10 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
7 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 70668, Vinton, 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
6,424
Population
373.5
Area (sq mi)
17
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 70668?
37.6
Median Age
46.3%
Male
53.7%
Female
0.5%
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?
$49,455
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$29,683
Per Capita Income
23.4%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
28.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70668 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Vinton, 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)
$49,455 34th percentile higher than 34% 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
2,788housing units
2,788
Total Housing Units
2,223
Occupied Units
565
Vacant Units
2.76
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$128,800
Median Home Value
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$952
Median Rent
1980
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
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.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 70668 vs 70665 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70665 | Sulphur, LA | 10,743 | 9.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70668, 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 (6,424 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 70668 in?
ZIP code 70668 (Vinton) 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 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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