City

Westlake, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Calcasieu County  ·  Louisiana

👥9,183Population
💰$68,416Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂41.1Median Age
🏠$160,800Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓28.5%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊1.6%Unemployment▼ 66% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.1%Hispanic: 3.6%Black: 8.5%Asian: 3%Other: 2.5%Race
White82.1%
Hispanic3.6%
Black8.5%
Asian3.0%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
4%
25–44
29%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.52
Below Poverty10.1% ≈ Avg
College Grads28.5% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment1.6% ▼ 66% below avg
No HS Diploma70 (1.1%)
HS Graduate2,533 (40.3%)
Some College794 (12.6%)
Associates1,091 (17.4%)
Bachelors552 (8.8%)
Graduate Degree1,239 (19.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 40.3%Some College: 12.6%Associates: 17.4%Bachelors: 8.8%Graduate: 19.7%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad40.3%
Some College12.6%
Associates17.4%
Bachelors8.8%
Graduate19.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81%Renter: 19%Tenure
Owner81.0%
Renter19.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,416 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$160,800 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,026/mo
Total Housing Units4,425
Vacant Units779

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
53%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
60%
About Westlake, LA

Westlake is a city in Louisiana, located in Calcasieu County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,183 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.1 years.

Economically, Westlake is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,416 is near the national average. Approximately 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Westlake is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $160,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,026 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Westlake is moderately educated. 28.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (82.11%).

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

ZIP Codes in Westlake
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70669 9,183 $68,416 $160,800 $1,026 1.6% 28.5% 81.0%