ZIP Code 70630 — Hayes CDP, LA Demographics & Data

ZIP code 70630 covers Hayes, LA in Cameron Parish with a population of about 2,027.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 31.9 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.

Median household income in ZIP 70630 is about $71,510 — about 5% below the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 5.2%; unemployment rate near 9.3%; 12.8% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 20.9 points below the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Construction, Food services, and Education; a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Median home value is about $188,800 — about 46% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show owner-occupancy near 100.0% (about 34.6 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 70630 in Hayes, LA, a household would need roughly $52,000 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 $1,213. That sits below the local median household income ($71,510), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.

Climate normals for Hayes CDP, LA show little to no average snow and around 59.8 inches of annual precipitation.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 80 for ZIP 70630 (Hayes CDP, 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.