70668 ZIP Code — Vinton, LA

Calcasieu County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70668 is located in Vinton, Louisiana, within Calcasieu County. It covers approximately 141.04 square miles and serves a population of 6,488 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 337.

About ZIP code 70668

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $154,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $47,618. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 70668 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,488

population

141.04

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70668 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70668

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70668. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Vinton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

70665 Sulphur (10.1 mi) 70661 Starks (12.2 mi) 77632 Orange (12.3 mi) 70663 Sulphur (14.4 mi) 70645 Hackberry (17 mi) 77630 Orange (18.2 mi) 70605 Lake Charles (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,488
Population density	46 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	141.04 sq mi
Water area	2.41 sq mi
Latitude	30.1837
Longitude	-93.6017
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	60.9%	47.1%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	22.1%	29.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	19.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.4%	4.7%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

6,488

Population

People per sq mi

35.3

Median age

$47,618

Median household income

$24,081

Per capita income

$154,400

Median home value

$845

Median monthly rent

73.1%

Home ownership

29.2%

Poverty rate

2.7%

Unemployment

2,139

Housing units

10.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

270

Under 5

264

143

5–9

140

339

10–14

331

215

15–19

210

199

20–24

195

442

25–34

433

430

35–44

421

406

45–54

397

282

55–59

276

175

60–64

171

262

65–74

256

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,880	29.0%
18 and over	4,608	71.0%
65 and over	749	11.5%
Median age	35.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.2%

Black or African American 5.2%

Two or more races 2.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Asian 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	5,963	91.2%
Black or African American	341	5.2%
Two or more races	148	2.3%
Hispanic or Latino	47	0.7%
Asian	22	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	14	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.9%	47.1%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	22.1%	29.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	19.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.4%	4.7%	4.7%

Under $10k 6.6%

$10k–$15k 3.6%

$15k–$25k 11.9%

$25k–$35k 11.3%

$35k–$50k 21.4%

$50k–$75k 9.7%

$75k–$100k 8.0%

$100k–$150k 18.1%

$150k–$200k 5.9%

$200k+ 3.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.6%
$10k–$15k	3.6%
$15k–$25k	11.9%
$25k–$35k	11.3%
$35k–$50k	21.4%
$50k–$75k	9.7%
$75k–$100k	8.0%
$100k–$150k	18.1%
$150k–$200k	5.9%
$200k+	3.5%
Median income	$47,618

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.4%

$50k–$100k 21.9%

$100k–$150k 19.0%

$150k–$200k 29.8%

$200k–$300k 6.0%

$300k–$500k 15.5%

$500k–$1M 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$154,400
Median rent / month	$845
Owner occupied	73.1%
Renter occupied	26.9%
Vacant	21.8%
Single-family detached	72.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	24.8%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.84

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.2%
2010–2019	15.4%
2000–2009	6.2%
1990–1999	14.0%
1980–1989	13.0%
1970–1979	13.8%
1960–1969	9.3%
1950–1959	7.6%
1940–1949	5.7%
1939 or earlier	12.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	11.0%
2 bedrooms	26.7%
3 bedrooms	49.4%
4 bedrooms	11.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.8%
1 vehicle	32.4%
2 vehicles	36.4%
3 or more	20.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	24.5%
Electricity	72.1%
Propane / LP gas	3.1%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,124	53.1%
Cohabiting couple	141	6.7%
Male householder, no spouse	317	15.0%
Female householder, no spouse	536	25.3%
Households with children under 18	790	37.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	640	30.2%
Average household size	3.04

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.5%	29.1%
Married	50.2%	48.4%
Separated	5.5%	1.3%
Widowed	3.6%	7.1%
Divorced	9.1%	14.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%

Some HS, no diploma 13.6%

HS graduate 50.5%

Some college, no degree 15.7%

Associate's degree 6.4%

Bachelor's degree 6.5%

Graduate / professional 3.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.6%
Bachelor's or higher	10.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	84	5.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	943	61.6%
High school	317	20.7%
College / grad school	188	12.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 16.9%

Education & healthcare 16.8%

Retail trade 14.3%

Manufacturing 9.9%

Professional & management 8.1%

Other services 7.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.7%

Agriculture & mining 6.7%

Transportation & utilities 6.1%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Public administration 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.3%
Service	14.6%
Sales & office	18.5%
Natural resources & construction	24.2%
Production & transportation	23.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.0%
Government	12.2%
Self-employed	5.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.3%
Carpool	9.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	10.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.1

Poverty

All people 29.2%

Under 18 years 43.9%

18 and over 23.2%

Married-couple families 14.7%

Female-led households 32.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.2%
Retirement income	21.8%
Supplemental Security	7.3%
Cash public assistance	4.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.0%
High blood pressure	40.3%
High cholesterol	35.3%
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	27.4%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.6%
Binge drinking	20.3%
No physical activity	32.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.6%
Depression	26.7%
Fair or poor health	20.1%
Poor mental health	19.5%
Poor physical health	13.5%
No health insurance	15.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.5%
Visited dentist	51.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	20.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	305	6.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.8%
Under 18	4.4%
18–64 years	11.6%
65 and over	31.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.2%
Public insurance	43.9%
No insurance	7.4%
Uninsured under 19	5.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,954	91.8%
Spanish	48	0.8%
Other Indo-European	48	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,432	99.1%
Born in same state	6,420	99.0%
Born in different state	4,027	62.1%
Foreign born	12	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	56	0.9%
Not a US citizen	22	39.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	654	10.1%
German	598	9.2%
Italian	482	7.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	320	4.9%
Polish	103	1.6%
English	19	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.6%
Internet access	88.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70668

What city is ZIP code 70668 in?

ZIP code 70668 is primarily assigned to Vinton, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70668 in?

ZIP code 70668 falls within Calcasieu County, Louisiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70668?

29% of residents in ZIP code 70668 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 70668?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70668?

The median home value in ZIP code 70668 is $154,400.

Does ZIP code 70668 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 70668 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 70668 in?

ZIP code 70668 observes the CST timezone.