70631 ZIP Code — Cameron, LA

Cameron County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70631 is located in Cameron, Louisiana, within Cameron County. It covers approximately 487.71 square miles and serves a population of 386 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 337.

About ZIP code 70631

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 $162,500.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 70631 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

386

population

487.71

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70631 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70631

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70631. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cameron	Acceptable
Cameron	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

70645 Hackberry (9 mi) 70607 Lake Charles (16.7 mi) 70605 Lake Charles (18.4 mi) 70665 Sulphur (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	386
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	487.71 sq mi
Water area	145.83 sq mi
Latitude	29.8714
Longitude	-93.3660
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	41.5%	47.1%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	11.0%	30.0%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	47.5%	19.4%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.4%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

386

Population

People per sq mi

42.0

Median age

Median household income

$32,315

Per capita income

$162,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

11.8%

Poverty rate

12.0%

Unemployment

420

Housing units

29.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	66	17.1%
18 and over	320	82.9%
65 and over	85	22.0%
Median age	42.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 4.9%

Black or African American 2.8%

Two or more races 2.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	346	89.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	19	4.9%
Black or African American	11	2.8%
Two or more races	9	2.3%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.5%
Other race	1	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.5%	47.1%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	11.0%	30.0%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	47.5%	19.4%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.4%	4.7%

$15k–$25k 29.7%

$25k–$35k 6.1%

$35k–$50k 23.0%

$50k–$75k 0.7%

$75k–$100k 2.7%

$100k–$150k 13.5%

$150k–$200k 21.6%

$200k+ 2.7%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	29.7%
$25k–$35k	6.1%
$35k–$50k	23.0%
$50k–$75k	0.7%
$75k–$100k	2.7%
$100k–$150k	13.5%
$150k–$200k	21.6%
$200k+	2.7%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.9%

$50k–$100k 18.9%

$100k–$150k 12.2%

$150k–$200k 5.4%

$200k–$300k 18.2%

$300k–$500k 20.3%

$500k–$1M 6.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$162,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	64.8%
Single-family detached	63.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	36.0%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	40.2%
2000–2009	46.2%
1990–1999	9.5%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	2.4%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	1.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	6.4%
2 bedrooms	36.7%
3 bedrooms	43.1%
4 bedrooms	6.7%
5+ bedrooms	6.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.1%
1 vehicle	18.2%
2 vehicles	53.4%
3 or more	22.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.8%
Electricity	81.1%
Propane / LP gas	10.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	81	54.7%
Cohabiting couple	8	5.4%
Male householder, no spouse	42	28.4%
Female householder, no spouse	17	11.5%
Households with children under 18	33	22.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	72	48.6%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.2%	27.3%
Married	49.7%	56.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.3%	10.1%
Divorced	28.7%	6.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 12.7%

HS graduate 43.3%

Some college, no degree 10.9%

Associate's degree 3.3%

Bachelor's degree 15.3%

Graduate / professional 14.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.3%
Bachelor's or higher	29.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	36	35.3%
High school	30	29.4%
College / grad school	36	35.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 28.1%

Education & healthcare 17.8%

Agriculture & mining 10.3%

Retail trade 10.3%

Manufacturing 7.5%

Professional & management 6.2%

Other services 5.5%

Information 4.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.8%

Public administration 4.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	48.6%
Service	27.4%
Sales & office	4.1%
Natural resources & construction	15.1%
Production & transportation	4.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	56.2%
Government	16.4%
Self-employed	27.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.9%
Carpool	10.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.5

Poverty

All people 11.8%

Under 18 years 16.7%

18 and over 10.8%

Married-couple families 11.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.3%
Retirement income	21.6%
Supplemental Security	2.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.6%
High blood pressure	36.6%
High cholesterol	36.8%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	27.0%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.1%
Binge drinking	21.0%
No physical activity	30.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.2%
Depression	28.1%
Fair or poor health	18.8%
Poor mental health	18.6%
Poor physical health	13.3%
No health insurance	13.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.9%
Visited dentist	56.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	17.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	7	2.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.4%
Under 18	34.8%
18–64 years	15.6%
65 and over	21.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.5%
Public insurance	51.5%
No insurance	4.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	375	97.2%
Spanish	1	0.3%
Other Indo-European	1	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	382	99.0%
Born in same state	382	99.0%
Born in different state	321	83.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	4	1.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
German	51	13.2%
Italian	37	9.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	23	6%
French	8	2.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.3%
Internet access	81.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70631

What city is ZIP code 70631 in?

ZIP code 70631 is primarily assigned to Cameron, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70631 in?

ZIP code 70631 falls within Cameron County, Louisiana.

Does ZIP code 70631 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 70631 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70631?

The median home value in ZIP code 70631 is $162,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 70631?

ZIP code 70631 has an estimated population of 386 residents, with a density of 1 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 70631 in?

ZIP code 70631 observes the CST timezone.