70646 ZIP Code — Hayes, LA

Calcasieu County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70646 is located in Hayes, Louisiana, within Calcasieu County. It covers approximately 9.72 square miles and serves a population of 515 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 337.

About ZIP code 70646

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $173,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 45 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 17% 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 70646 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

515

population

9.72

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70646 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70646

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70646. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hayes	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	515
Population density	53 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	9.72 sq mi
Water area	0.14 sq mi
Latitude	30.0970
Longitude	-92.9148
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	70.3%	47.1%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	17.9%	29.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	11.8%	19.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.7%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

515

Population

People per sq mi

30.6

Median age

Median household income

$20,850

Per capita income

$173,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

74.3%

Home ownership

39.0%

Poverty rate

20.0%

Unemployment

104

Housing units

17.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

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	162	31.5%
18 and over	353	68.5%
65 and over	32	6.2%
Median age	30.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76.1%

Hispanic or Latino 12%

Two or more races 12%

Group	Count	%
White	445	76.1%
Hispanic or Latino	70	12%
Two or more races	70	12%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	70.3%	47.1%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	17.9%	29.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	11.8%	19.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.7%	4.7%

$10k–$15k 14.3%

$15k–$25k 39.3%

$35k–$50k 9.3%

$75k–$100k 7.9%

$100k–$150k 10.7%

$150k–$200k 7.1%

$200k+ 11.4%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	14.3%
$15k–$25k	39.3%
$35k–$50k	9.3%
$75k–$100k	7.9%
$100k–$150k	10.7%
$150k–$200k	7.1%
$200k+	11.4%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 28.8%

$150k–$200k 36.5%

$200k–$300k 15.4%

$300k–$500k 19.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$173,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	74.3%
Renter occupied	25.7%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	92.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.9%
Median rooms	7.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	7.9%
1990–1999	36.4%
1980–1989	13.6%
1970–1979	7.1%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	23.6%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	11.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	37.1%
3 bedrooms	51.4%
4 bedrooms	11.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	49.3%
2 vehicles	40.0%
3 or more	10.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	61.4%
Electricity	38.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	84	60.0%
Cohabiting couple	36	25.7%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	20	14.3%
Households with children under 18	108	77.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	13	9.3%
Average household size	3.68

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.9%	41.3%
Married	60.1%	43.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	15.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 18.2%

HS graduate 42.3%

Some college, no degree 11.0%

Associate's degree 11.3%

Bachelor's degree 17.2%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.8%
Bachelor's or higher	17.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	13	9.1%
Elementary school	79	55.2%
High school	51	35.7%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 36.4%

Retail trade 17.6%

Finance & real estate 9.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.1%

Manufacturing 8.5%

Transportation & utilities 7.4%

Education & healthcare 6.3%

Wholesale trade 5.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.3%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	19.3%
Natural resources & construction	42.0%
Production & transportation	7.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.2%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	10.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.6%
Carpool	7.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	45.1

Poverty

All people 39.0%

Under 18 years 62.3%

18 and over 28.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	20.7%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	25.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.5%
High blood pressure	37.6%
High cholesterol	35.3%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	26.3%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.6%
Binge drinking	21.7%
No physical activity	28.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.7%
Depression	26.6%
Fair or poor health	16.3%
Poor mental health	18.6%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	12.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	57.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	15.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	19	5.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	3.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	5.0%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	46.0%
Public insurance	48.3%
No insurance	8.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	515	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	515	100.0%
Born in same state	515	100.0%
Born in different state	449	87.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	28	5.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	16	3.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	27.2%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70646

What city is ZIP code 70646 in?

ZIP code 70646 is primarily assigned to Hayes, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70646 in?

ZIP code 70646 falls within Calcasieu County, Louisiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70646?

39% of residents in ZIP code 70646 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 70646 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 70646 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70646?

The median home value in ZIP code 70646 is $173,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 70646?

ZIP code 70646 has an estimated population of 515 residents, with a density of 53 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 70646 in?

ZIP code 70646 observes the CST timezone.