PlainZIP

Vinton, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70668

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

6,424
17/sq mi
$49,455
Median income
$128,800
Median home value
7.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 County, 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 Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $29,683. The poverty rate stands at 23.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. Housing costs here run $128,800 for a typical home value (27% below the state average), with rent averaging $952 a month; 74.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 70668, plus 6 more within Calcasieu County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 70668

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Vinton, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70668.

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 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70668?

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)

How much do residents earn?

$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

How ZIP 70668 ranks nationally

Vinton, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,455 14th percentile higher than 14% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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 58.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.7%

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

What does housing look like?

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)

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

More ZIP Codes in Calcasieu County

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Pop: 32,741
70601 standard
Lake Charles, LA
Pop: 32,384
70663 standard
Sulphur, LA
Pop: 28,150
70607 standard
Lake Charles, LA
Pop: 25,560
70611 standard
Lake Charles, LA
Pop: 19,256
70615 standard
Lake Charles, LA
Pop: 14,335

Related Areas

Calcasieu County Vinton, LA Louisiana

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.