| City: | Lake Charles, Louisiana |
| Names to Avoid: | Drew |
| Parishes: | Calcasieu Parish[Primary] Cameron Parish |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:59:06 AM |
| Population: | 30,339 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 337 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 30.0664, -93.2001 |
| Land Area: | 115.347 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 70607 has 30,339 residents and 11,948 households (average 2.53 persons per household). The median age is 33.7 years, younger than the state (38.1) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.4% male and 52.6% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (47.9%, much lower than the state average of 57.1% and well below the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (39.6%, much higher than the state average of 31.4% and well above the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.6%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than the national average (12.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 30,339Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 27,080Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 34,934Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 263.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $60,351Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 11,948Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $181,100Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.53Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.46Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 24,819 | 25,818 | 26,446 | 26,005 | 26,232 | 26,298 | 27,191 | 27,268 | 28,687 | 29,157 | 29,294 | 28,165 | 28,285 | 27,080 |
| Decennial Census | 25,560 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 30,339 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 33.7
Male Median Age: 32.4
Female Median Age: 35
| 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 | 1,105 | 1,049 | 1,117 | 1,010 | 1,207 | 1,150 | 1,078 | 934 | 825 | 743 | 752 | 875 | 839 | 625 | 471 | 304 | 178 | 129 |
| Female | 1,113 | 999 | 1,088 | 1,092 | 1,284 | 1,257 | 1,149 | 1,088 | 903 | 766 | 896 | 1,013 | 1,024 | 753 | 648 | 421 | 230 | 224 |
| Total | 2,218 | 2,048 | 2,205 | 2,102 | 2,491 | 2,407 | 2,227 | 2,022 | 1,728 | 1,509 | 1,648 | 1,888 | 1,863 | 1,378 | 1,119 | 725 | 408 | 353 |
| White: | 14,524 | 47.73% |
| Black: | 12,026 | 39.52% |
| Hispanic:* | 1,988 | 6.53% |
| Asian: | 669 | 2.20% |
| American Indian: | 167 | 0.55% |
| Hawaiian: | 29 | 0.10% |
| Other: | 1,024 | 3.37% |
| Total: | 30,427 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 14,391 | 47.43% | 32.4 years |
| Females: | 15,948 | 52.57% | 35.0 years |
| Total: | 30,339 | 100% | 33.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 25,267 | 93.31% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 278 | 1.03% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 409 | 1.51% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 1,126 | 5.67% |
| Total Population: | 27,080 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 25,545 | 94.33% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 1,535 | 5.67% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $60,351, which is considerably lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $24,252 (67.2%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $18,152. Family households earn a median of $63,566 versus $39,058 for nonfamily households (a difference of $24,508). By gender, male median income is $54,002 and female is $44,195, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $9,807 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 62.0%, which is trails slightly the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 7.1%, which is markedly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (34.5%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $36,099 | $35,538 | $36,201 | $34,314 | $37,013 | $40,089 | $38,750 | $38,676 | $42,199 | $39,342 | $45,275 | $50,358 | $58,427 | $60,351 |
| Median Family Income | $45,625 | $43,898 | $41,549 | $41,385 | $43,709 | $48,668 | $48,628 | $46,010 | $50,856 | $47,407 | $54,336 | $59,487 | $63,568 | $63,566 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $21,912 | $21,999 | $23,960 | $21,423 | $23,424 | $25,728 | $27,147 | $28,759 | $32,414 | $32,765 | $36,861 | $40,076 | $39,331 | $39,058 |
| Median Male Income | $36,949 | $40,125 | $45,241 | $43,260 | $44,759 | $46,423 | $46,474 | $42,808 | $48,962 | $50,262 | $52,747 | $58,543 | $57,163 | $54,002 |
| Median Female Income | $25,920 | $26,558 | $26,639 | $27,456 | $30,409 | $30,378 | $28,731 | $27,512 | $28,207 | $35,546 | $32,350 | $37,774 | $42,810 | $44,195 |
| Employed: | 12,031 | 57.52% |
| Unemployed: | 922 | 4.41% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 7,962 | 38.07% |
| Total: | 20,915 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 4,146 | 34.46% |
| Service: | 2,275 | 18.91% |
| Sales and Office: | 2,780 | 23.11% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 1,276 | 10.61% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 1,554 | 12.92% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 12,031 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $181,100, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is up $88,300 (95.15%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $58,200. The median gross rent is $1,128, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $404 (55.80%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $314. Of occupied housing, owners make up 66.48% (45.61% with a mortgage, 54.39% free-and-clear) and renters 33.52% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 26.99%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $92,800 | $90,700 | $89,300 | $89,200 | $93,200 | $98,000 | $103,300 | $116,500 | $122,900 | $124,300 | $149,200 | $169,900 | $171,700 | $181,100 |
| Less than $500: | 161 | 4.80% |
| $500 to $999: | 888 | 26.45% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 1,597 | 47.57% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 199 | 5.93% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 128 | 3.81% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 384 | 11.44% |
| Total: | 3,357 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $724 | $755 | $754 | $757 | $761 | $763 | $777 | $807 | $814 | $801 | $874 | $984 | $1,053 | $1,128 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 3,037 | 30.32% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 3,622 | 36.16% |
| Renter Occupied: | 3,357 | 33.52% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 10,016 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 10,016 | 73.01% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 3,703 | 26.99% |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,719 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 7,621 | 55.55% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 3,355 | 24.46% |
| Other Units: | 2,743 | 19.99% |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,719 | 100% |
In 2024, 17.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 87.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 10.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 50.20%, which is falls below the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 55.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 20.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.80%), up 4.40 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 4.00 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (43.04%). College enrollment is 26.73%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 835 | 5.01% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,271 | 7.62% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 6,234 | 37.38% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,173 | 19.03% |
| Associate's degree: | 2,252 | 13.50% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,752 | 10.51% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,160 | 6.96% |
| Total: | 16,677 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 14,571 | 87.37% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 2,912 | 17.46% |
| Private Insurance: | 13,572 | 43.42% |
| Public Insurance: | 14,909 | 47.69% |
| No Insurance: | 2,780 | 8.89% |
| Total: | 31,261 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 28,481 | 91.11% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 17.2% | 17.1% | 18.2% | 18.5% | 17.5% | 14.0% | 16.8% | 17.6% | 17.6% | 22.2% | 18.7% | 21.0% | 21.6% | 20.7% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 562 | 7.87% |
| Kindergarten: | 260 | 3.64% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,075 | 43.04% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,338 | 18.73% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,910 | 26.73% |
| Total: | 7,145 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 822 | 11.50% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 4,673 | 65.40% |
ZIP Code 70607 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 382 business establishments, employing about 5,146 people with an annual payroll of $217,170,000. USPS data shows 13,808 residential mailboxes and 515 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 13,808Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 515Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 14,278Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 7,997Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 2,791Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 382Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $52,340,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $217,170,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 5,146Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 70607 is located in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, within the Lake Charles, LA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 29340) and Louisiana's 3rd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 199,607 people, about 15.20% of whom live in ZIP Code 70607. It covers 115.347 sq mi of land and a water area of 22.343 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Lake Charles, LASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 29340Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 199,607Source: Census |
| MSA: | Lake Charles, LA MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 115.347 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 22.343 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 03Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 6983.32 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 2241155Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Lake Charles city; LouisianaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 70607 is part of 2 school districts, including: Calcasieu Parish School District (Grades PK thru 12) and Cameron Parish School District (Grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th). There are 10 public schools and 1 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.