70609 ZIP Code — Lake Charles, LA
Calcasieu County, Louisiana
ZIP code 70609 is located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, within Calcasieu County. It covers approximately 0.01 square miles and serves a population of 473 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 337.
About ZIP code 70609
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types.
The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 9 minutes is near the national average.
473
population
0.01
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
70609 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 70609
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70609. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Lake Charles | Acceptable |
| Lake Charles | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
70629 Lake Charles (3.2 mi)
70601 Lake Charles (4.2 mi)
70605 Lake Charles (5.3 mi)
70669 Westlake (5.4 mi)
70607 Lake Charles (7.9 mi)
70615 Lake Charles (8.1 mi)
70611 Lake Charles (10.6 mi)
70663 Sulphur (12.9 mi)
70647 Iowa (13.1 mi)
70665 Sulphur (13.9 mi)
70630 Bell City (14.6 mi)
70633 Dequincy (19.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 473 |
| Population density | 47,300 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 22 |
| County FIPS | 019 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 30.1798 |
| Longitude | -93.2162 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 337 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Demographics & statistics
473
Population
47,300
People per sq mi
19.7
Median age
$0
Median household income
$5,928
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
0.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
12.9%
Unemployment
0
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
116
15–19
181
55
20–24
86
14
25–34
21
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 473 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 0 | 0.0% |
| Median age | 19.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
46.3%
Black or African American
44.6%
Two or more races
7.3%
Hispanic or Latino
1.9%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 223 | 46.3% |
| Black or African American | 215 | 44.6% |
| Two or more races | 35 | 7.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 | 1.9% |
Household income
Housing
Home values
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 0.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 0.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 0.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 0.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Average household size | 0.00 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 90.2% | 100.0% |
| Married | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
0.0%
Some college, no degree
100.0%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 0.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 473 | 100.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
40.7%
Education & healthcare
29.2%
Retail trade
18.5%
Professional & management
7.4%
Manufacturing
4.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 15.2% |
| Service | 44.4% |
| Sales & office | 29.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 10.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.7% |
| Government | 17.3% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 59.3% |
| Carpool | 2.1% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 38.7% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 8.6 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 0.0% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 0.0% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 0.0% |
| Heart disease | 0.0% |
| Stroke | 0.0% |
| Asthma | 0.0% |
| Arthritis | 0.0% |
| Kidney disease | 0.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 0.0% |
| Cancer | 0.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 0.0% |
| Binge drinking | 0.0% |
| No physical activity | 0.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 0.0% |
| Depression | 0.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 0.0% |
| Poor mental health | 0.0% |
| Poor physical health | 0.0% |
| No health insurance | 0.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 0.0% |
| Visited dentist | 0.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 18 | 3.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 1.1% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 1.1% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 79.9% |
| Public insurance | 33.0% |
| No insurance | 7.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 8.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 473 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 5 | 1.1% |
| 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) | 463 | 97.9% |
| Born in same state | 456 | 96.4% |
| Born in different state | 389 | 82.2% |
| Foreign born | 7 | 1.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 10 | 2.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 26 | 5.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 11 | 2.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 0.0% |
| Internet access | 0.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70609
What city is ZIP code 70609 in?
ZIP code 70609 is primarily assigned to Lake Charles, Louisiana.
What county is ZIP code 70609 in?
ZIP code 70609 falls within Calcasieu County, Louisiana.
What is the population of ZIP code 70609?
ZIP code 70609 has an estimated population of 473 residents, with a density of 52,556 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 70609 in?
ZIP code 70609 observes the CST timezone.