ZIP Code 70605, LA

Living in 70605

Bikeability9
Walkability13
Commute87
Public Transit9
Affordability61
Public Safety32
Airports13
Hospitals24
Colleges34
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools94
1←PoorGreat→100

Residents

38kPopulation+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

$70kMedian 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

$218kMedian Home Value+$44k (2010–19)
34%Built 2000 or Later
$983Median 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)
Jan5160
Feb5540
Mar6140
Apr6840
May7550
Jun8170
Jul8360
Aug8350
Sep7860
Oct7050
Nov6150
Dec5350

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 70605

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding73
Tornado26
Coastal Flooding11
Hurricane Force Winds2
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