ZIP Code 70605 Demographics

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 70605 compared to county averages.

Total Population

40,870

↓ 80.6% vs county

Median HH Income

$86,068

↑ +33.7% vs county

Median Home Value

$278,200

↑ +41.3% vs county

Median Age

34.9 yrs

↑ 4.9% vs county

Unemployment Rate

3.0%

↑ 45.5% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 70605 compares to Calcasieu Parish and Louisiana overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 70605 $86k Calcasieu Parish $64k Louisiana $58k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 70605 $278k Calcasieu Parish $197k Louisiana $198k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

23.8%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

72.8%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,305

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 70605 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$278,200
Down Payment (20%)$55,640
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,766P&I: $1407 | Tax: $278 | Ins: $81
Rent (Local Median)
$1,305
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $461/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 70605, sorted by distance.

70607 7.4 mi away calcasieu parish 70601 7.5 mi away calcasieu parish 70665 10.5 mi away calcasieu parish 70645 14.2 mi away cameron parish 70630 17.5 mi away calcasieu parish

About Calcasieu Parish

Calcasieu Parish is located in Louisiana and has a total population of 210,770. The county's median household income is $64,370 and median home value is $196,900. ZIP code 70605 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Calcasieu Parish

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.