70665 ZIP Code – Sulphur, Louisiana
70665 is a ZIP code serving Sulphur, Louisiana in Calcasieu Parish with a population of approximately 12,405 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $82,776, which is above the Louisiana average and near the national figure. At $208,700, median home values run below the national average, with 82.2% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $1,349 is above the national average. Housing consists of 71% single-family (increasing), 6% apartments (decreasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 2.1%, well below the national average. An estimated 12.7% of the population falls below the poverty line, near the national figure. An estimated 22.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average. The median age is 35.2, below the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 70668, 70605, 70663.
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ZIP 70665 vs. Louisiana vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 70665 | LA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12k | 8,866 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $82k | $55k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $208k | $164k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,349 | $879 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 35.2 | 40.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.1% | 6.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.7% | 20.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 22.6% | 19.5% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 70668 – Vinton
- 70605 – Lake Charles
- 70663 – Sulphur
- 70645 – Hackberry
- 70669 – Westlake
- 70607 – Lake Charles
- 70629 – Lake Charles
- 70601 – Lake Charles
- 70631 – Cameron
- 70661 – Starks
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70668 | VINTON | 6,488 | $47,618 |
| 70605 | LAKE CHARLES | 40,870 | $86,068 |
| 70663 | SULPHUR | 30,299 | $56,276 |
| 70645 | HACKBERRY | 988 | $98,056 |
| 70669 | WESTLAKE | 9,640 | $64,736 |