Sulphur, LA ZIP Codes, Map and Demographics

ZIP Code	Type	PopulationPop	% of Population% of Pop
70663	Standard	29,325	70.06%
70664	P.O. Box	0	0.00%
70665	Standard	12,532	29.94%

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Population & Demographics

Sulphur, LA has 42,402 residents, with an average household size of 2.5. The gender split is 47.1% male and 52.9% female - about the same as the national split. By age, the top brackets are 30-34 (5.0%) and 35-39 (6.2%). By race, White and Black or African American are the largest groups. Hispanic or Latino (of any race) is 4.3%. Those born outside the United States make up 3.3% (lower than the Nation).

Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

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Total Population:	41,857
Total Households:	15,852
Total Housing Units:	17,908
Average Household Size:	2.62
Average Family Size:	3.00

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Total Population:	21,809
Total Households:	8,526
Total Housing Units:	9,771
Average Household Size:	2.53
Average Family Size:	3.13

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	38,447	39,252	39,117	39,146	38,652	38,624	38,897	38,700	39,253	40,818	43,285	42,704	42,402
Decennial Census	38,893	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	41,857	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 37.9

Male Median Age: 37.0

Female Median Age: 38.6

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	1,334	1,515	1,647	1,490	1,226	1,273	1,307	1,435	1,323	1,267	1,211	1,336	1,258	1,021	825	505	341	280
Female	1,295	1,432	1,535	1,452	1,194	1,224	1,347	1,537	1,351	1,214	1,295	1,468	1,370	1,139	929	652	421	408
Total	2,629	2,947	3,182	2,942	2,420	2,497	2,654	2,972	2,674	2,481	2,506	2,804	2,628	2,160	1,754	1,157	762	688

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	35,211	83.80%
Black:	2,647	6.30%
Hispanic:*	2,453	5.84%
Asian:	478	1.14%
American Indian:	235	0.56%
Hawaiian:	17	0.04%
Other:	979	2.33%
Total:	42,020	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	20,594	49.20%	37.0 years
Females:	21,263	50.80%	38.6 years
Total:	41,857	100%	37.9 years

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	10,570	48.47%	35.3 years
Females:	11,239	51.53%	38.2 years
Total:	21,809	100%	36.8 years

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	40,888	96.43%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	274	0.65%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	318	0.75%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	922	2.92%
Total Population:	42,402	100%
Total Native Population:	41,162	97.08%
Total Foreign-born Population:	1,240	2.92%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

ZIP Codes in Sulphur, LA have an average household income of $73,886 (much higher than the State by 23.1%, and lower than the Nation by 5.9%). Family vs nonfamily earnings show a significant gap ($92,467 vs $36,901). Employment participation is much lower than the Nation (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 4.6%, which is lower than the Nation (5.2%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$53,224	$51,869	$52,425	$53,159	$55,323	$58,363	$58,926	$61,762	$63,756	$63,652	$66,900	$69,526	$73,886
Median Family Income	$62,724	$60,694	$64,140	$62,723	$64,976	$66,868	$67,817	$72,282	$77,262	$80,828	$87,216	$89,590	$92,467
Median NonFamily Income	$29,828	$28,882	$24,357	$26,480	$27,354	$27,994	$29,946	$30,963	$33,443	$33,050	$33,435	$38,252	$36,901
Median Male Income	$52,945	$53,121	$53,744	$54,392	$56,550	$59,467	$63,783	$69,157	$73,073	$71,809	$76,462	$77,909	$85,533
Median Female Income	$32,653	$32,713	$33,122	$34,113	$33,487	$33,946	$33,843	$37,015	$37,382	$38,272	$39,004	$42,709	$35,494

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	17,676	55.81%
Unemployed:	687	2.17%
Not In Labor Force:	13,310	42.02%
Total:	31,673	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	5,674	32.10%
Service:	2,660	15.05%
Sales and Office:	4,274	24.18%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	2,693	15.24%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	2,375	13.44%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	17,676	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In Sulphur, LA, the median home value is $202,050 - lower than the State by 3.2%, and up $42,550 (26.7%) since 2020. Renters pay an average of $1,063 per month - higher than the State by 2.4%, and up $36 (3.5%) since 2020. Most renters in Sulphur pay under $1,000 (49.0%). About 49.0% pay under $1,000 and 3.1% pay $2,000+; the under $1,000 share is much higher than the Nation. Of occupied housing, owners make up 72.8% (51.8% have a mortgage) and renters make up 27.2% - owners are much higher than the Nation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$115,450	$117,550	$120,600	$126,300	$132,550	$136,000	$141,350	$150,450	$152,700	$159,500	$164,050	$187,650	$202,050

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	420	13.67%
$500 to $999:	765	24.90%
$1,000 to $1,499:	1,019	33.17%
$1,500 to $1,999:	464	15.10%
$2,000 to $2,499:	69	2.25%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	6	0.20%
No Rent:	329	10.71%
Total:	3,072	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$762	$761	$767	$787	$789	$801	$813	$893	$934	$1,027	$1,105	$1,107	$1,063

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	6,496	42.33%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	5,777	37.65%
Renter Occupied:	3,072	20.02%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	15,345	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	15,345	83.43%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	3,048	16.57%
Total Housing Units:	18,393	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

16.4% of adults (25+) have a bachelor-s degree or higher, well below the state rate (26.6%) and well below the national average (35.0%). High school or higher is 85.9%, which is slightly below the state rate (86.9%). The share of people in poverty is 10.8%, which is below the state rate (14.2%) and slightly above the national rate (8.7%), about the same as 2011 and up 0.6 percentage points from its 2019 pre-pandemic level.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

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Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	982	3.54%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	2,548	9.18%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	10,445	37.65%
Some college, no degree:	5,591	20.15%
Associate's degree:	2,981	10.74%
Bachelor's degree:	3,496	12.60%
Graduate or professional degree:	1,702	6.13%
Total:	27,745	100%
High school graduate or higher:	24,215	87.28%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	5,198	18.73%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	25,900	55.55%
Public Insurance:	17,783	38.14%
No Insurance:	2,940	6.31%
Total:	46,623	100%
Has Health Insurance:	43,683	93.69%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	11.2%	12.4%	12.3%	11.0%	10.9%	10.5%	10.3%	10.0%	10.2%	9.3%	9.4%	10.2%	10.8%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

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School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	838	7.59%
Kindergarten:	811	7.34%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	4,936	44.70%
High school (grades 9-12):	2,704	24.49%
College or graduate school:	1,753	15.88%
Total:	11,042	100%
Early Childhood:	1,649	14.93%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	8,451	76.54%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

ZIP Codes:	2 Standard, 1 PO Box [See All]
Parish:	Calcasieu Parish, LA
Area Code:	337
Time Zone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	12:00:00 AM
Population:	21,809 (Census Place) [More Demographics]
Statistical Area:	Lake Charles, LA [Learn More]
Coordinates:	30.1738, -93.4335
Land Area:	250.82 sq miles (ZIP Codes)
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/city/la-sulphur.asp

White:	17,465	79.45%
Black:	1,787	8.13%
Hispanic:*	1,619	7.37%
Asian:	264	1.20%
American Indian:	129	0.59%
Hawaiian:	6	0.03%
Other:	712	3.24%
Total:	21,982	100%

Native, born in the United States:	20,166	96.01%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	152	0.72%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	219	1.04%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	467	3.27%
Total Population:	21,004	100%
Total Native Population:	20,318	96.73%
Total Foreign-born Population:	686	3.27%

Management, business, science, and arts:	2,599	29.56%
Service:	1,533	17.44%
Sales and Office:	2,374	27.00%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	1,198	13.63%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,088	12.37%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	8,792	100%

Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	3,204	37.72%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	2,984	35.13%
Renter Occupied:	2,307	27.16%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	8,495	100%

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Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

Housing Occupancy

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Sulphur, LA

Sources & References

Employed:	8,792	53.71%
Unemployed:	425	2.60%
Not In Labor Force:	7,151	43.69%
Total:	16,368	100%

Less than $500:	367	15.91%
$500 to $999:	684	29.65%
$1,000 to $1,499:	589	25.53%
$1,500 to $1,999:	436	18.90%
$2,000 to $2,499:	61	2.64%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	6	0.26%
No Rent:	164	7.11%
Total:	2,307	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	8,495	81.60%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	1,915	18.40%
Total Housing Units:	10,410	100%

Less than 9th grade:	361	2.51%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	1,665	11.60%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	5,632	39.23%
Some college, no degree:	3,050	21.24%
Associate's degree:	1,288	8.97%
Bachelor's degree:	1,508	10.50%
Graduate or professional degree:	853	5.94%
Total:	14,357	100%
High school graduate or higher:	12,331	85.89%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	2,361	16.44%

Private Insurance:	12,637	53.71%
Public Insurance:	9,421	40.04%
No Insurance:	1,469	6.24%
Total:	23,527	100%
Has Health Insurance:	22,058	93.76%

Nursery School, Preschool:	411	8.32%
Kindergarten:	309	6.26%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	2,081	42.13%
High school (grades 9-12):	1,248	25.27%
College or graduate school:	890	18.02%
Total:	4,939	100%
Early Childhood:	720	14.58%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	3,638	73.66%

# Residential Mailboxes:	17,434Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	1,169Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	20,334Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	14,644Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	900Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	937Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$239,075,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$945,422,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	15,196Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Lake Charles, LASource: Census
CBSA Number:	29340Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	245,973Source: Census
MSA:	Lake Charles, LA MSASource: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census

Land Area:	250.817 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	7.035 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District(s):	01,02,03,04,05,06,08,19Source: USPS
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	73640Source: Census
Place Name:	Sulphur city; LouisianaSource: Census