ZIP Code 70601, LA

Living in 70601

Bikeability44
Walkability41
Commute97
Public Transit24
Affordability96
Public Safety22
Airports5
Hospitals24
Colleges33
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools69
1←PoorGreat→100

Residents

32kPopulation+386 (2010–19)
37  y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
20%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
52%Family Households-7% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black67%
Caucasian29%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school19%
High school graduate30%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household52%
Householder living alone41%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$32kMedian Household Income+$2.5k (2010–19)
75%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
17  mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K40%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector78%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service30%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab1%
Walked3%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$125kMedian Home Value+$35k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$570Median Monthly Rent+$111 (2010–19)
42%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units10%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195923%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Built 1939 or earlier9%

Home Value

Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K29%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity61%
LP gas1%
Utility gas38%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in 70601

United States45
Louisiana59
Lake Charles Metro Area67
Calcasieu Parish68

Property Crime in 70601

United States48
Louisiana69
Lake Charles Metro Area88
Calcasieu Parish89

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (62%)(35%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton62%
Donald Trump35%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F)Rain (in)Snow (in)
Jan5060
Feb5440
Mar6140
Apr6740
May7550
Jun8070
Jul8260
Aug8250
Sep7850
Oct6950
Nov6050
Dec5260

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 70601

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding77
Tornado24
Coastal Flooding10
Hurricane Force Winds2
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