Westlake, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70669
Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,131
- 128/sq mi High-density area
- $69,106
- Median income Near-median income area
- $172,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 17.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Westlake pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 45th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 36th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 128
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70669 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 70669 (Westlake, LA) fell -5.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 241.2 in 2023 to 228.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 70669 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Westlake, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, home to 10,131 residents across 79.5 square miles, a density of 128 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 70669 reports a modest median household income of $69,106 (16% above the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,163. The poverty rate is 10.5%, with unemployment at 3.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $172,800 (2% below the average Louisiana ZIP) and median rent is $1,075; 78.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.7, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Calcasieu Parish, so 70669 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 70669
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Westlake, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70669.
- Construction
Construction
35 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
25 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
25 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
24 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
23 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 70669, Westlake, 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
10,131
Population
79.5
Area (sq mi)
128
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 70669?
40.7
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
2.7%
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?
$69,106
Median Household Income
+16% vs state ZIP avg
$36,163
Per Capita Income
10.5%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
31.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70669 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Westlake, 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)
$69,106 Top 28% higher than 72% 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
4,668housing units
4,668
Total Housing Units
3,805
Occupied Units
863
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$172,800
Median Home Value
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$1,075
Median Rent
1984
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
-5.3%
YoY Change (2024)
228
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+128%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 70669 have decreased 5.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +128% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.6% | 198 |
| 2021 | +7.9% | 214 |
| 2022 | +1.1% | 216 |
| 2023 | +11.4% | 241 |
| 2024 | -5.3% | 228 |
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 249 business establishments in ZIP 70669, employing approximately 8,559 people with a combined annual payroll of $819,392,000.
249
Businesses
8,559
Employees
$819.4M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 35 | 14.1% |
| Manufacturing | 25 | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 25 | 10.0% |
| Retail trade | 24 | 9.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 23 | 9.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 20 | 8.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 19 | 7.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 16 | 6.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 14 | 5.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 14 | 5.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 3.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 3.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 2.4% |
| Utilities | 5 | 2.0% |
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 70669 vs 70601 →
ZIP 70669 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70605
Lake Charles (70605)
32,741 residents
- 70601
Lake Charles (70601)
32,384 residents
- 70663
Sulphur (70663)
28,150 residents
- 70611
Lake Charles (70611)
19,256 residents
- 70669 10,131
Westlake (70669)
10,131 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70669 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70669 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70611
Lake Charles (70611)
$101,844 median income
- 70605
Lake Charles (70605)
$86,015 median income
- 70669
Westlake (70669)
$69,106 median income
- 70663
Sulphur (70663)
$64,707 median income
- 70601
Lake Charles (70601)
$49,992 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 70669 ranks #3 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70669, 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 (10,131 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 70669 in?
ZIP code 70669 (Westlake) 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 70669?
ZIP code 70669 in Westlake, LA has a population of 10,131 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70669?
The median household income in ZIP 70669 is $69,106, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70669?
The median home value in ZIP 70669 is $172,800, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70669?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70669 is White at 85.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70669?
ZIP code 70669 has 249 business establishments employing approximately 8,559 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70669?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70669 are: Construction (35), Manufacturing (25), Wholesale trade (25). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70669?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70669 decreased by 5.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 128%. 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 70669?
In ZIP code 70669, 56.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.8% 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 70669?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70669 is 31.3 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 70669?
In ZIP code 70669, approximately 78.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70669?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70669 is 10.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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