70645 ZIP Code — Hackberry, LA

Cameron County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70645 is located in Hackberry, Louisiana, within Cameron County. It covers approximately 108.06 square miles and serves a population of 988 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 337.

About ZIP code 70645

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 $235,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $98,056.

The dominant occupation class is service, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Overall, ZIP code 70645 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

988
population
108.06
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
70645 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 70645

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City Status
Hackberry Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
70631 Cameron (9 mi) 70665 Sulphur (11.6 mi) 70605 Lake Charles (15.7 mi) 70668 Vinton (17 mi) 70607 Lake Charles (17.4 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 988
Population density 9 / sq mi
State FIPS 22
County FIPS 023
Geography
Land area 108.06 sq mi
Water area 53.82 sq mi
Latitude 29.9673
Longitude -93.4666
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 52.2% 47.1% 49.2%
$50k – $100k 38.5% 30.0% 27.7%
$100k – $200k 7.6% 19.4% 18.3%
Over $200k 1.7% 3.4% 4.7%

Demographics & statistics

988
Population
9
People per sq mi
52.2
Median age
$98,056
Median household income
$31,696
Per capita income
$235,700
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
86.6%
Home ownership
1.4%
Poverty rate
1.5%
Unemployment
689
Housing units
16.1%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
47
Under 5
39
28
5–9
23
40
10–14
32
7
15–19
6
24
20–24
20
19
25–34
15
78
35–44
64
56
45–54
45
56
55–59
46
91
60–64
74
67
65–74
54
28
75–84
22
4
85+
3
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1822222.5%
18 and over76677.5%
65 and over17818.0%
Median age52.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%
GroupCount%
White988100%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 52.2% 47.1% 49.2%
$50k – $100k 38.5% 30.0% 27.7%
$100k – $200k 7.6% 19.4% 18.3%
Over $200k 1.7% 3.4% 4.7%
$15k–$25k 0.9%
$25k–$35k 1.1%
$35k–$50k 13.9%
$50k–$75k 12.2%
$75k–$100k 27.8%
$100k–$150k 30.7%
$150k–$200k 9.4%
$200k+ 4.0%
Range% of households
$15k–$25k0.9%
$25k–$35k1.1%
$35k–$50k13.9%
$50k–$75k12.2%
$75k–$100k27.8%
$100k–$150k30.7%
$150k–$200k9.4%
$200k+4.0%
Median income$98,056

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.2%
$50k–$100k 15.7%
$100k–$150k 10.2%
$150k–$200k 1.3%
$200k–$300k 46.6%
$300k–$500k 17.0%
$500k–$1M 3.9%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$235,700
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied86.6%
Renter occupied13.4%
Vacant52.2%
Single-family detached63.7%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes36.3%
Median rooms5.3
Avg household size (owned)2.70

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–201926.0%
2000–200927.7%
1990–199915.2%
1980–198910.7%
1970–197911.0%
1960–19692.0%
1950–19594.3%
1940–19492.4%
1939 or earlier0.5%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom0.0%
2 bedrooms18.6%
3 bedrooms74.9%
4 bedrooms3.3%
5+ bedrooms3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.6%
1 vehicle13.1%
2 vehicles38.1%
3 or more46.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas41.2%
Electricity51.1%
Propane / LP gas6.3%
Wood1.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family30486.4%
Cohabiting couple92.6%
Male householder, no spouse277.7%
Female householder, no spouse123.4%
Households with children under 1811532.7%
Households with seniors (65+)11231.8%
Average household size2.81

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married12.5%8.3%
Married80.6%83.1%
Separated1.7%2.2%
Widowed1.9%4.1%
Divorced3.4%2.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%
Some HS, no diploma 6.5%
HS graduate 34.5%
Some college, no degree 33.7%
Associate's degree 6.5%
Bachelor's degree 14.5%
Graduate / professional 1.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher90.7%
Bachelor's or higher16.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool42.4%
Kindergarten2213.3%
Elementary school9557.6%
High school1911.5%
College / grad school2515.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 29.4%
Education & healthcare 12.4%
Manufacturing 11.6%
Construction 10.3%
Arts, food & hospitality 8.8%
Agriculture & mining 8.6%
Professional & management 7.1%
Public administration 6.1%
Finance & real estate 2.5%
Wholesale trade 1.1%
Information 1.1%
Transportation & utilities 1.0%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts17.6%
Service31.3%
Sales & office25.2%
Natural resources & construction11.8%
Production & transportation14.1%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector84.5%
Government15.3%
Self-employed0.2%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone98.1%
Carpool0.2%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home0.8%
Other means1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)17.1

Poverty

All people 1.4%
Under 18 years 0.5%
18 and over 1.7%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 20.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security28.4%
Retirement income20.7%
Supplemental Security4.5%
Cash public assistance1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP4.3%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.5%
High blood pressure39.5%
High cholesterol39.4%
Diabetes13.2%
Heart disease8.5%
Stroke3.9%
Asthma9.5%
Arthritis29.8%
Kidney disease3.5%
Pulmonary disease10.0%
Cancer7.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking23.6%
Binge drinking19.8%
No physical activity30.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep34.4%
Depression27.7%
Fair or poor health19.8%
Poor mental health17.9%
Poor physical health14.0%
No health insurance13.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.1%
Visited dentist56.2%
Cholesterol screening89.0%
Teeth loss17.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans425.5%
Disability%
Any disability7.6%
Under 183.2%
18–64 years2.9%
65 and over28.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance57.1%
Public insurance44.4%
No insurance8.4%
Uninsured under 1912.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only90291.3%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)97999.1%
Born in same state97999.1%
Born in different state76277.1%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen90.9%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
German10610.7%
Arab989.9%
French697%
AncestryCount%
Polish171.7%
Italian121.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access35.6%
Internet access89.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70645

What city is ZIP code 70645 in?

ZIP code 70645 is primarily assigned to Hackberry, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70645 in?

ZIP code 70645 falls within Cameron County, Louisiana.

Is ZIP code 70645 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 70645 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 70645?

ZIP code 70645 has an estimated population of 988 residents, with a density of 9 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 70645?

The median household income in ZIP code 70645 is $98,056, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70645?

The median home value in ZIP code 70645 is $235,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 70645 in?

ZIP code 70645 observes the CST timezone.

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