City

Bell City, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Calcasieu County  ·  Louisiana

👥2,027Population
💰$71,510Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂31.9Median Age
🏠$188,800Median Home Value▼ 32% below avg
🎓30.5%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊9.3%Unemployment▲ 90% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.3% Female 48.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.6%Black: 0.7%Asian: 4%Other: 1.7%Race
White93.6%
Black0.7%
Asian4.0%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
39%
18–24
2%
25–44
29%
45–64
16%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.94
Below Poverty5.2% ▼ 48% below avg
College Grads30.5% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment9.3% ▲ 90% above avg
HS Graduate434 (43.8%)
Some College157 (15.9%)
Associates97 (9.8%)
Bachelors162 (16.4%)
Graduate Degree140 (14.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 43.8%Some College: 15.9%Associates: 9.8%Bachelors: 16.4%Graduate: 14.1%Edu
HS Grad43.8%
Some College15.9%
Associates9.8%
Bachelors16.4%
Graduate14.1%
Housing & Income

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
22%
$150k–$200k
42%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,510 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$188,800 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units865
Vacant Units175

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
44%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
36%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
3%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
71%
About Bell City, LA

Bell City is a city in Louisiana, located in Calcasieu County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,027 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 31.9 years.

Economically, Bell City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,510 is near the national average. Approximately 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.3%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Bell City is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $188,800, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 100.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bell City is moderately educated. 30.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.59%).

Bell City, LA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Louisiana.

ZIP Codes in Bell City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70630 2,027 $71,510 $188,800 9.3% 30.5% 100.0%