| ZIP Code | 70647 |
|---|---|
| City | Iowa |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | Calcasieu County |
| Area Code | 337 |
| Elevation | 20 ft |
| Latitude | 30.247243 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -93.015323 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 22019 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.1 yrs ↑ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.98 |
| Below Poverty | 9.0% ▼ 10% below avg |
| College Grads | 31.6% ▼ 18% below avg |
| Unemployment | 7.5% ▲ 53% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 152 (2%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,581 (34.1%) |
| Some College | 1,022 (13.5%) |
| Associates | 1,420 (18.8%) |
| Bachelors | 679 (9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,711 (22.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $83,048 ▲ 9% above avg ↑ 51% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $251,400 ▼ 10% below avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,134/mo ↑ 40% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,702 |
| Vacant Units | 653 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.98 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,702 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 653 |
| Owner Occupied | 85.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 14.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.98 |
ZIP code 70647 is located in Iowa, Louisiana, within Calcasieu County. With a population of 12,056, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.1 years. Economically, 70647 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $83,048 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 70647 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $251,400 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,134 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 85.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 36% since 2019.
The population of 70647 is majority White (66.79%). Residents are moderately educated — 31.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.0%. Household income has grown by 51% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 70647 stands at 7.5%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 81%.
Overall, ZIP code 70647 in Iowa, LA is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 12,056 residents, a median household income of $83,048, and a median home value of $251,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Louisiana.