Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
ZIP code 70609 covers Lake Charles, LA in Calcasieu Parish with a population of about 412.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 19.7 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in telephone area code 337; U.S. House district LA-3; the LAKE CHARLES media market.
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a unemployment rate near 11.5%.
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Food services, Education, and Retail trade; a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 16 for ZIP 70609 (Lake Charles city, LA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.