PlainZIP

Westlake, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70669

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

10,131
128/sq mi
$69,106
Median income
$172,800
Median home value
17.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 70669 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Westlake, Calcasieu County, 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 Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $36,163. 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.5%. On housing, the median home value is $172,800 (2% below the state average) with median rent at $1,075 per month, and 78.7% of occupied units 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. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Calcasieu County, letting you compare 70669 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 70669

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Westlake, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70669.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 70669?

40.7

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 85.2%
African American 6.6%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

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

$36,163

Per Capita Income

10.5%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

31.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70669 ranks nationally

Westlake, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$69,106 45th percentile higher than 45% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 56.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.8%

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

What does housing look like?

4,668

Total Housing Units

3,805

Occupied Units

863

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.7%
Renter 21.3%

$172,800

Median Home Value

-2% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70669 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 70669 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
70601 Lake Charles, LA 32,384 4.0 mi
70605 Lake Charles, LA 32,741 7.8 mi
70663 Sulphur, LA 28,150 6.8 mi
70611 Lake Charles, LA 19,256 8.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Calcasieu County

70605 standard
Lake Charles, LA
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 Westlake, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70669 in? ▼
ZIP code 70669 (Westlake) 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 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.

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