| ZIP Code | 70630 |
|---|---|
| City | Bell City |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | Calcasieu County |
| Area Code | 337 |
| Elevation | 5 ft |
| Latitude | 30.03117 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -93.059283 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 22019 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 31.9 yrs ↓ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.94 |
| Below Poverty | 5.2% ▼ 48% below avg |
| College Grads | 30.5% ▼ 21% below avg |
| Unemployment | 9.3% ▲ 90% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 434 (43.8%) |
| Some College | 157 (15.9%) |
| Associates | 97 (9.8%) |
| Bachelors | 162 (16.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 140 (14.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $71,510 ≈ Avg ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $188,800 ▼ 32% below avg ↑ 17% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 865 |
| Vacant Units | 175 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.94 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 865 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 175 |
| Owner Occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 0.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.94 |
ZIP code 70630 is located in Bell City, Louisiana, within Calcasieu County. With a population of 2,027, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 31.9 years. Economically, 70630 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $71,510 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 70630 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $188,800 is below the national average. Median home values have increased by 17% since 2019.
The population of 70630 is primarily White (93.59%). Residents are moderately educated — 30.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.2%. Household income has grown by 3% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 70630 stands at 9.3%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 90%.
Overall, ZIP code 70630 in Bell City, LA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,027 residents, a median household income of $71,510, and a median home value of $188,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Louisiana.