70605 ZIP Code — Lake Charles, LA
Calcasieu County, Louisiana
ZIP code 70605 is located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, within Calcasieu County. It covers approximately 42.96 square miles and serves a population of 40,870 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 337.
About ZIP code 70605
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $278,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.
The gap between median ($86,068) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
40,870
population
42.96
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
70605 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 70605
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70605. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Lake Charles | Acceptable |
| Lake Charles | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
70609 Lake Charles (5.3 mi)
70607 Lake Charles (6.4 mi)
70629 Lake Charles (7.8 mi)
70669 Westlake (7.9 mi)
70601 Lake Charles (8.4 mi)
70665 Sulphur (9.7 mi)
70663 Sulphur (13 mi)
70615 Lake Charles (13.4 mi)
70611 Lake Charles (15 mi)
70645 Hackberry (15.7 mi)
70630 Bell City (16.4 mi)
70647 Iowa (18.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 40,870 |
| Population density | 951 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 22 |
| County FIPS | 019 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 42.96 sq mi |
| Water area | 5.37 sq mi |
| Latitude | 30.1272 |
| Longitude | -93.2804 |
| 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 | 35.4% | 47.1% | 49.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.0% | 29.1% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.5% | 19.2% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 10.0% | 4.7% | 4.7% |
Demographics & statistics
40,870
Population
951
People per sq mi
34.9
Median age
$86,068
Median household income
$43,693
Per capita income
$278,200
Median home value
$1,305
Median monthly rent
72.8%
Home ownership
7.7%
Poverty rate
3.1%
Unemployment
13,549
Housing units
40.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,451
Under 5
1,617
1,420
5–9
1,584
1,573
10–14
1,754
1,076
15–19
1,200
1,385
20–24
1,544
2,791
25–34
3,112
2,274
35–44
2,536
2,294
45–54
2,557
998
55–59
1,112
1,192
60–64
1,328
1,607
65–74
1,791
797
75–84
889
467
85+
521
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10,971 | 26.8% |
| 18 and over | 29,899 | 73.2% |
| 65 and over | 6,072 | 14.9% |
| Median age | 34.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
79.3%
Black or African American
7.9%
Two or more races
5%
Asian
3.6%
Hispanic or Latino
3.3%
Other race
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33,541 | 79.3% |
| Black or African American | 3,348 | 7.9% |
| Two or more races | 2,129 | 5% |
| Asian | 1,502 | 3.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,413 | 3.3% |
| Other race | 208 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 142 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.4% | 47.1% | 49.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.0% | 29.1% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.5% | 19.2% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 10.0% | 4.7% | 4.7% |
Under $10k
3.6%
$10k–$15k
2.2%
$15k–$25k
6.3%
$25k–$35k
7.3%
$35k–$50k
9.2%
$50k–$75k
15.3%
$75k–$100k
12.0%
$100k–$150k
20.9%
$150k–$200k
10.3%
$200k+
12.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.3% |
| $200k+ | 12.8% |
| Median income | $86,068 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.9%
$50k–$100k
4.4%
$100k–$150k
7.4%
$150k–$200k
12.3%
$200k–$300k
30.7%
$300k–$500k
29.1%
$500k–$1M
10.8%
$1M+
2.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $278,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,305 |
| Owner occupied | 72.8% |
| Renter occupied | 27.2% |
| Vacant | 12.1% |
| Single-family detached | 69.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 7.8% |
| Mobile homes | 4.8% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.73 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.9% |
| 2010–2019 | 19.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 18.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 17.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 21.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.3% |
| 3 or more | 16.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 32.8% |
| Electricity | 66.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.7% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,418 | 53.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 840 | 5.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,083 | 13.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,309 | 27.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,342 | 34.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,332 | 27.7% |
| Average household size | 2.58 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.8% | 30.0% |
| Married | 60.5% | 49.2% |
| Separated | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 4.0% | 10.1% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 10.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.3%
Some HS, no diploma
2.5%
HS graduate
23.6%
Some college, no degree
22.0%
Associate's degree
10.1%
Bachelor's degree
23.8%
Graduate / professional
16.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 40.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,265 | 10.6% |
| Kindergarten | 534 | 4.5% |
| Elementary school | 4,984 | 41.9% |
| High school | 2,343 | 19.7% |
| College / grad school | 2,781 | 23.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.2%
Professional & management
11.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.7%
Manufacturing
10.3%
Retail trade
8.3%
Construction
7.7%
Other services
5.3%
Finance & real estate
5.0%
Transportation & utilities
4.4%
Wholesale trade
3.2%
Public administration
3.0%
Agriculture & mining
2.8%
Information
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 45.3% |
| Service | 15.9% |
| Sales & office | 20.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.1% |
| Production & transportation | 10.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.8% |
| Government | 13.5% |
| Self-employed | 5.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 85.6% |
| Carpool | 8.5% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.8% |
| Work from home | 5.0% |
| Other means | 0.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.1 |
Poverty
All people
7.7%
Under 18 years
7.1%
18 and over
8.0%
Married-couple families
2.4%
Female-led households
23.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.3% |
| Retirement income | 25.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.8% |
| High blood pressure | 34.9% |
| High cholesterol | 33.3% |
| Diabetes | 10.3% |
| Heart disease | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 8.5% |
| Arthritis | 23.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.9% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.1% |
| Binge drinking | 21.0% |
| No physical activity | 24.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.9% |
| Depression | 24.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.0% |
| Poor mental health | 16.7% |
| Poor physical health | 9.7% |
| No health insurance | 10.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.8% |
| Visited dentist | 62.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.4% |
| Teeth loss | 11.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,841 | 9.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.1% |
| Under 18 | 2.5% |
| 18–64 years | 12.4% |
| 65 and over | 35.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.1% |
| Public insurance | 32.1% |
| No insurance | 5.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 37,802 | 92.5% |
| Spanish | 636 | 1.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 383 | 1.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 59 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 168 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 38,273 | 93.6% |
| Born in same state | 37,669 | 92.2% |
| Born in different state | 30,635 | 75.0% |
| Foreign born | 604 | 1.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,597 | 6.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,051 | 40.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 3,800 | 9.3% |
| French | 3,416 | 8.4% |
| Italian | 3,357 | 8.2% |
| German | 2,625 | 6.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 153 | 0.4% |
| Polish | 119 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 35 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.3% |
| Internet access | 94.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70605
What city is ZIP code 70605 in?
ZIP code 70605 is primarily assigned to Lake Charles, Louisiana.
What county is ZIP code 70605 in?
ZIP code 70605 falls within Calcasieu County, Louisiana.
Does ZIP code 70605 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 70605 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 70605?
ZIP code 70605 has an estimated population of 40,870 residents, with a density of 951 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70605?
The median home value in ZIP code 70605 is $278,200.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 70605?
The median household income in ZIP code 70605 is $86,068, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 70605 in?
ZIP code 70605 observes the CST timezone.