ZIP Code 70605, LA
Living in 70605
Bikeability
9
Walkability
13
Commute
87
Public Transit
9
Affordability
61
Public Safety
32
Airports
13
Hospitals
24
Colleges
34
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
94
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
38k
Population
+4.5k (2010–19)
37 y
Median Age
-1 (2010–19)
41%
College-Educated
+5% (2010–19)
65%
Family Households
-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black9%
Caucasian80%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate24%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree17%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$70k
Median Household Income
+$8.7k (2010–19)
92%
Above Poverty
-1% (2010–19)
20 mi
Average Commute
86%
Lived Here Last Year
+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more10%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector73%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts45%
Sales and office22%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$218k
Median Home Value
+$44k (2010–19)
34%
Built 2000 or Later
$983
Median Monthly Rent
+$262 (2010–19)
66%
Owner-Occupied
-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home7%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200924%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K15%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity66%
LP gas<1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas33%
Crime
Violent Crime in 70605
United States45
Louisiana59
Lake Charles Metro Area67
Calcasieu Parish68
Property Crime in 70605
United States48
Louisiana69
Lake Charles Metro Area88
Calcasieu Parish89
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (32%)(64%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump65%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 51 | 6 | 0 |
Feb | 55 | 4 | 0 |
Mar | 61 | 4 | 0 |
Apr | 68 | 4 | 0 |
May | 75 | 5 | 0 |
Jun | 81 | 7 | 0 |
Jul | 83 | 6 | 0 |
Aug | 83 | 5 | 0 |
Sep | 78 | 6 | 0 |
Oct | 70 | 5 | 0 |
Nov | 61 | 5 | 0 |
Dec | 53 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 70605
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding73
Tornado26
Coastal Flooding11
Hurricane Force Winds2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 70605, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 70605, LA
Our Lady Queen of Heaven School
5 miles, NE
Covenant Grace Academy
6 miles, NE
St Margaret Catholic School
7 miles, NE
Immaculate Conception Cathedral School
7 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 70605, LA
McNeese State University
5 miles, NE
Lamar University
48 miles, W
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
75 miles, E
Louisiana State University-Alexandria
89 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 70605, LA
Christus Ochsner Lake Area Hospital
4 miles, N
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Lake Charles
6 miles, NE
Christus Ochsner St Patrick Hospital
7 miles, NE
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
7 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 70605, LA
Lake Charles Regional Airport
3 miles, E
Jack Brooks Regional Airport
46 miles, W
Lafayette Regional Airport-Paul Fournet Field
77 miles, E
Alexandria International Airport
93 miles, NE