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Calcasieu County
Starks, LA
70661
70661 ZIP Code — Starks, LA
Calcasieu County, Louisiana
ZIP code 70661 is located in
Starks ,
Louisiana ,
within Calcasieu County .
It covers approximately 185.14 square miles and serves a population of
1,598 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 337 .
About ZIP code 70661
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $71,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($27,219) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 44% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 31% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 70661 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,598
Population density
9 / sq mi
State FIPS
22
County FIPS
019
Geography
Land area
185.14 sq mi
Water area
1.43 sq mi
Latitude
30.3573
Longitude
-93.6427
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
337
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
59.1%
47.1%
49.2%
$50k – $100k
28.6%
29.1%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
10.5%
19.2%
18.3%
Over $200k
1.8%
4.7%
4.7%
Demographics & statistics
$27,219
Median household income
12.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 379 23.7% 18 and over 1,219 76.3% 65 and over 420 26.3% Median age 49.6 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.6%
Group Count % White 1,307 77.2% Two or more races 229 13.5% Hispanic or Latino 96 5.7% American Indian / Alaska Native 44 2.6% Asian 18 1.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
59.1%
47.1%
49.2%
$50k – $100k
28.6%
29.1%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
10.5%
19.2%
18.3%
Over $200k
1.8%
4.7%
4.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 16.2% $10k–$15k 10.5% $15k–$25k 16.9% $25k–$35k 13.9% $35k–$50k 9.1% $50k–$75k 11.4% $75k–$100k 9.3% $100k–$150k 4.1% $150k–$200k 4.3% $200k+ 4.3% Median income $27,219
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $71,700 Median rent / month $240 Owner occupied 77.9% Renter occupied 22.1% Vacant 30.8% Single-family detached 47.1% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 38.5% Median rooms 5.1 Avg household size (owned) 3.14
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 2.1% 2010–2019 15.0% 2000–2009 13.9% 1990–1999 16.6% 1980–1989 17.5% 1970–1979 11.2% 1960–1969 10.5% 1950–1959 8.0% 1940–1949 1.6% 1939 or earlier 3.5%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 12.9% 2 bedrooms 25.4% 3 bedrooms 52.9% 4 bedrooms 8.8% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 19.6% 1 vehicle 19.6% 2 vehicles 29.8% 3 or more 31.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 14.4% Electricity 74.2% Propane / LP gas 10.0% Wood 1.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 213 38.0% Cohabiting couple 48 8.6% Male householder, no spouse 54 9.6% Female householder, no spouse 246 43.9% Households with children under 18 148 26.4% Households with seniors (65+) 314 56.0% Average household size 2.85
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 36.9% 10.3% Married 48.2% 32.1% Separated 0.0% 19.3% Widowed 3.6% 19.6% Divorced 11.3% 18.6%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
15.8%
Some college, no degree
9.8%
Graduate / professional
4.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 77.0% Bachelor's or higher 12.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 9 2.1% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 318 75.9% High school 81 19.3% College / grad school 11 2.6%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
31.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.7%
Public administration
4.4%
Transportation & utilities
2.5%
Professional & management
2.1%
Agriculture & mining
1.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 16.0% Service 28.5% Sales & office 16.9% Natural resources & construction 17.1% Production & transportation 21.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 66.5% Government 29.8% Self-employed 3.6% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 82.1% Carpool 10.1% Public transit 0.0% Walk 5.3% Work from home 0.0% Other means 2.5% Avg commute (minutes) 24.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.8%
Female-led households
68.4%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 49.6% Retirement income 37.4% Supplemental Security 4.5% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 31.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 34.9% High blood pressure 39.7% High cholesterol 38.3% Diabetes 12.6% Heart disease 7.8% Stroke 3.6% Asthma 9.0% Arthritis 27.9% Kidney disease 3.2% Pulmonary disease 8.7% Cancer 7.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 22.7% Binge drinking 20.6% No physical activity 30.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 36.7% Depression 26.3% Fair or poor health 17.7% Poor mental health 18.1% Poor physical health 12.6% No health insurance 13.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.6% Visited dentist 56.2% Cholesterol screening 89.8% Teeth loss 16.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 77 6.3%
Disability % Any disability 14.9% Under 18 14.2% 18–64 years 9.0% 65 and over 26.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 46.0% Public insurance 59.7% No insurance 11.9% Uninsured under 19 6.6%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,598 100.0% 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) 1,568 98.1% Born in same state 1,568 98.1% Born in different state 1,022 64.0% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 30 1.9% Not a US citizen 30 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % German 89 5.6% Arab 63 3.9% Italian 34 2.1%
Ancestry Count % French 33 2.1% English 16 1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 35.1% Internet access 72.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70661
What city is ZIP code 70661 in?
ZIP code 70661 is primarily assigned to Starks, Louisiana.
What county is ZIP code 70661 in?
ZIP code 70661 falls within Calcasieu County, Louisiana.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70661?
44% of residents in ZIP code 70661 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 70661 have an older population?
26% of residents in ZIP code 70661 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 70661 have a large retiree population?
50% of households in ZIP code 70661 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 70661?
13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What timezone is ZIP code 70661 in?
ZIP code 70661 observes the CST timezone.
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