| ZIP Code | 70665 |
|---|---|
| City | Sulphur |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | Calcasieu County |
| Area Code | 337 |
| Elevation | 7 ft |
| Latitude | 30.121881 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -93.451224 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 22019 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.74 |
| Below Poverty | 12.7% ▲ 27% above avg |
| College Grads | 38.2% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 2.1% ▼ 58% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 196 (2.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,540 (35.3%) |
| Some College | 644 (9%) |
| Associates | 1,065 (14.8%) |
| Bachelors | 1,067 (14.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,683 (23.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $88,328 ▲ 16% above avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $229,800 ▼ 18% below avg ↑ 39% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,212/mo ↑ 15% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,626 |
| Vacant Units | 915 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.74 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,626 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 915 |
| Owner Occupied | 80.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 19.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.74 |
ZIP code 70665 is located in Sulphur, Louisiana, within Calcasieu County. With a population of 12,891, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.2 years. Economically, 70665 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $88,328 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 70665 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $229,800 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,212 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 80.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 39% since 2019.
The population of 70665 is primarily White (87.48%). Residents are moderately educated — 38.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.7%. Household income has grown by 21% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 70665 stands at 2.1%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 86%.
Overall, ZIP code 70665 in Sulphur, LA is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 12,891 residents, a median household income of $88,328, and a median home value of $229,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Louisiana.