ZIP Code 70605, LA

Living in 70605

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Bikeability 9
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Walkability 13
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Commute 87
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Public Transit 9
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Affordability 61
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Public Safety 32
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Airports 13
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Hospitals 24
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Colleges 34
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Schools 94
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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
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