| ZIP Code | 70663 |
|---|---|
| City | Sulphur |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | Calcasieu County |
| Area Code | 337 |
| Elevation | 18 ft |
| Latitude | 30.278305 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -93.40559 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 22019 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.7 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.75 |
| Below Poverty | 17.7% ▲ 77% above avg |
| College Grads | 29.4% ▼ 24% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.5% ▼ 8% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 125 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 6,807 (38.9%) |
| Some College | 2,473 (14.1%) |
| Associates | 2,940 (16.8%) |
| Bachelors | 1,914 (10.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,224 (18.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $59,444 ▼ 22% below avg ↑ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $174,300 ▼ 37% below avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $914/mo ↑ 12% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 12,767 |
| Vacant Units | 2,133 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.75 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 12,767 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 2,133 |
| Owner Occupied | 79.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 20.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.75 |
ZIP code 70663 is located in Sulphur, Louisiana, within Calcasieu County. With a population of 29,511, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.7 years. Economically, 70663 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $59,444 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 70663 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $174,300 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $914 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 79.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 25% since 2019.
The population of 70663 is primarily White (82.27%). Residents are moderately educated — 29.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 17.7%. Household income has grown by 9% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 70663 stands at 4.5%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 84%.
Overall, ZIP code 70663 in Sulphur, LA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 29,511 residents, a median household income of $59,444, and a median home value of $174,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Louisiana.