What to know about ZIP 70616
ZIP code 70616 covers ZIP 70616 with a population of about 4,041.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 41.8 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the LAKE CHARLES media market.
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ZIP Code 70616 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Low Income Area
At a glance
Population
4,041
Density
N/A
Median income
$28,813
-62% vs US avg
Home value
$151,800
-56% vs US avg
Median rent
$736
-37% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 70616
Income and economy in ZIP 70616
Median household income in ZIP 70616 is about $28,813 — about 62% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 41.0%; unemployment rate near 8.3%; 10.5% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 23.2 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Food services, Healthcare, and Retail trade; about 4.8% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 10.4 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 70616
Median home value is about $151,800 — about 56% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $736 (about 37% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 62.3% (about 3.2 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 70616, a household would need roughly $42,000 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 $975. That is about 46% above the local median household income ($28,813), 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.