What to know about ZIP 70606
ZIP code 70606 covers ZIP 70606 with a population of about 3,647.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 28.7 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the LAKE CHARLES media market.
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ZIP Code 70606 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Middle Class
At a glance
Population
3,647
Density
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Median income
$62,856
-16% vs US avg
Home value
$329,667
-5% vs US avg
Median rent
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Timezone
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Overview of ZIP Code 70606
Income and economy in ZIP 70606
Median household income in ZIP 70606 is about $62,856 — about 16% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 11.1%; unemployment rate near 1.8%; 26.8% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 6.9 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Retail trade, and Other services; about 2.6% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 12.6 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 70606
Median home value is about $329,667 — about 5% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show owner-occupancy near 54.3% (about 11.1 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 70606, a household would need roughly $91,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $2,118. That is about 45% above the local median household income ($62,856), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.