70630 ZIP Code — Bell City, LA

Calcasieu County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70630 is located in Bell City, Louisiana, within Calcasieu County. It covers approximately 138.72 square miles and serves a population of 2,028 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 337.

About ZIP code 70630

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $180,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($68,440) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 42 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 70630 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

2,028
population
138.72
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
70630 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 70630

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City Status
Bell City Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
70607 Lake Charles (10.9 mi) 70647 Iowa (13.1 mi) 70609 Lake Charles (14.6 mi) 70615 Lake Charles (14.8 mi) 70549 Lake Arthur (15.1 mi) 70605 Lake Charles (16.4 mi) 70629 Lake Charles (16.8 mi) 70601 Lake Charles (17.9 mi) 70591 Welsh (18.5 mi) 70669 Westlake (19.9 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,028
Population density 15 / sq mi
State FIPS 22
County FIPS 019
Geography
Land area 138.72 sq mi
Water area 7.76 sq mi
Latitude 30.0540
Longitude -93.0191
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 337
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 39.6% 47.1% 49.2%
$50k – $100k 32.6% 29.1% 27.7%
$100k – $200k 11.5% 19.2% 18.3%
Over $200k 16.3% 4.7% 4.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,028
Population
15
People per sq mi
43.4
Median age
$68,440
Median household income
$38,335
Per capita income
$180,000
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
86.2%
Home ownership
5.5%
Poverty rate
8.6%
Unemployment
740
Housing units
7.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
51
Under 5
48
50
5–9
48
76
10–14
72
50
15–19
47
31
20–24
29
116
25–34
110
219
35–44
210
133
45–54
127
164
55–59
156
21
60–64
21
50
65–74
47
58
75–84
56
19
85+
19
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1842821.1%
18 and over1,60078.9%
65 and over24912.3%
Median age43.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.8%
Asian 2.5%
Two or more races 2.1%
Black or African American 0.6%
GroupCount%
White1,92394.8%
Asian502.5%
Two or more races432.1%
Black or African American120.6%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 39.6% 47.1% 49.2%
$50k – $100k 32.6% 29.1% 27.7%
$100k – $200k 11.5% 19.2% 18.3%
Over $200k 16.3% 4.7% 4.7%
Under $10k 3.6%
$25k–$35k 15.7%
$35k–$50k 16.3%
$50k–$75k 26.7%
$100k–$150k 10.3%
$150k–$200k 10.1%
$200k+ 17.4%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.6%
$25k–$35k15.7%
$35k–$50k16.3%
$50k–$75k26.7%
$100k–$150k10.3%
$150k–$200k10.1%
$200k+17.4%
Median income$68,440

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.8%
$50k–$100k 20.4%
$150k–$200k 45.2%
$200k–$300k 13.9%
$300k–$500k 11.8%
$500k–$1M 1.0%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$180,000
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied86.2%
Renter occupied13.8%
Vacant16.2%
Single-family detached62.0%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes38.0%
Median rooms5.8
Avg household size (owned)3.00

Year built

Era%
2020 or later8.1%
2010–201926.6%
2000–200942.3%
1990–19993.1%
1980–19894.9%
1970–197914.9%
1960–19690.0%
1950–19590.0%
1940–19490.0%
1939 or earlier0.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom0.0%
2 bedrooms7.6%
3 bedrooms72.5%
4 bedrooms19.8%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.1%
1 vehicle46.8%
2 vehicles20.3%
3 or more31.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity100.0%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family35750.9%
Cohabiting couple16022.8%
Male householder, no spouse8812.6%
Female householder, no spouse9613.7%
Households with children under 1830543.5%
Households with seniors (65+)20629.4%
Average household size2.89

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married26.0%35.3%
Married56.5%45.2%
Separated0.0%7.2%
Widowed0.0%8.2%
Divorced17.5%4.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%
Some HS, no diploma 6.4%
HS graduate 44.6%
Some college, no degree 23.9%
Associate's degree 15.5%
Bachelor's degree 7.9%
Graduate / professional 0.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher91.8%
Bachelor's or higher7.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten5611.9%
Elementary school22046.8%
High school5311.3%
College / grad school14130.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 24.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 23.6%
Construction 18.3%
Education & healthcare 14.5%
Other services 8.4%
Manufacturing 7.6%
Public administration 2.7%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts27.5%
Service21.7%
Sales & office3.7%
Natural resources & construction26.2%
Production & transportation20.9%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector88.9%
Government5.1%
Self-employed6.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone85.5%
Carpool14.5%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home0.0%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)41.9

Poverty

All people 5.5%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 7.0%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security26.2%
Retirement income12.8%
Supplemental Security7.4%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP2.4%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity34.7%
High blood pressure36.6%
High cholesterol35.6%
Diabetes11.5%
Heart disease7.1%
Stroke3.3%
Asthma9.2%
Arthritis26.1%
Kidney disease3.0%
Pulmonary disease8.0%
Cancer6.7%
Behavior / access%
Smoking21.9%
Binge drinking21.6%
No physical activity29.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep35.8%
Depression27.1%
Fair or poor health16.8%
Poor mental health18.6%
Poor physical health12.1%
No health insurance13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.9%
Visited dentist57.2%
Cholesterol screening88.8%
Teeth loss16.2%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans130.8%
Disability%
Any disability21.5%
Under 1811.0%
18–64 years16.9%
65 and over64.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance81.7%
Public insurance22.0%
No insurance7.9%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,92995.1%
Spanish23011.9%
Other Indo-European21711.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander130.7%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,87192.3%
Born in same state1,87192.3%
Born in different state1,75586.5%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen1577.7%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
German29214.4%
French1085.3%
AncestryCount%
Italian1004.9%
Arab1004.9%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access34.6%
Internet access89.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70630

What city is ZIP code 70630 in?

ZIP code 70630 is primarily assigned to Bell City, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70630 in?

ZIP code 70630 falls within Calcasieu County, Louisiana.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 70630?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 70630 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 70630 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70630?

The median home value in ZIP code 70630 is $180,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 70630?

ZIP code 70630 has an estimated population of 2,028 residents, with a density of 15 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 70630 in?

ZIP code 70630 observes the CST timezone.

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