Welcome to LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
70601 is a suburban zip code in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Median household income here ($24,353) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily African-American, and mostly single. Housing prices here (average $89,700) are fairly typical for the Lake Charles metro area.
The average family income here is $41,011/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 70601 is $29,463.
An intersting fact about income: Men in 70601 earn an average of $27,736/year. Women earn only $17,334/year.
13,629 people in 70601 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.
Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 70601? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 17.4 minutes.
The median age here is 37 . There are 15,363 men and 17,021 women. The median age for men is 35 while for women the median age is 39.
To give you a sense of the community, 17,278 people (out of the 32,384 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 14,672 homes, and 2,272 businesses every day. 527 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.
70601 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 30 degrees latitude ( Fun Fact : this is the same latitude as Asyut, Egypt!) and -93 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 13 feet above sea levell.
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Real Estate & Home Values in Lake Charles, LA
Average Home Value in 70601: $89,700
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- First Time Homebuyers Guide
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- Homeowners insurance: What you need to know
- Home Maintenance Checklist
- What Is A Short Sale?
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- Reverse mortgage: the pros and cons
- How to Sell Your Home In a Down Market
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Demographics
- Total Population:32,384
- White Population:10,246
- Black Population:21,679
- Hispanic Population:831
- Asian Population:246
- Hawaiian Population:36
- Indian Population:394
- Male Population:15,363
- Female Population:17,021
- Median Age:37
- Median Age of Males:35
- Median Age of Females:39
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Geography
- Region:South
- Division:West South Central
- State:Louisiana
- CBSA Type:Metropolitan
- CBSA Name:Lake Charles LA
- County:Calcasieu
- City: Lake Charles
- Longitude:-93.2
- Latitude:30.2
- Elevation:13 feet above sea levele
- Area code:337
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Average Age
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The Commute to Work
- Total commuters:13,368
- Drive alone:10,234
- Carpool:2,286
- Public transit:141
- Ride bikes or walk:527
- Average commute time:17.4 minutes.
- 0 - 5:784
- 5 - 9:2,451
- 10 - 14:3,494
- 15 - 19:3,200
- 20 - 24:1,430
- 25 - 29:320
- 30 - 34:867
- 35 - 39:66
- 40 - 44:66
- 45 - 59:208
- 60 - 89:222
- 90 plus:260
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The Economics
- Average House Value:$89,700
- Average Annual Household Income:$29,425
- Businesses:1,432
- Employees:23,553
- Annual Payroll:$836,072,000
- Average Family Income:$41,011
- Median Family Income:$24,353
- Average Income for Men:$27,736
- Average Income for Women:$17,334
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The Politics
- Congressional District:07
- Congressional District Land Area:6267.0
- Sr Senator: David Vitter (R)
- Jr Senator: Mary L. Landrieu (D)
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Other Stuff
- County FIPS Code:019
- State FIPS Code:22
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Schools in 70601 Zip Code
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- Primary Schools
- Barbe Elementary School
- 400 Penn Street
- Lake Charles, LA 70601
- (337) 433-4746
- Doretha A. Combre Elementary School
- 2903 Opelousas Street
- Lake Charles, LA 70601
- (337) 433-5331
- Jessie D. Clifton Elementary School
- 100 North Prater Street
- Lake Charles, LA 70601
- (337) 433-5316
- John J. Johnson Ii, Elementary School
- 1618 Mill Street
- Lake Charles, LA 70601
- (337) 433-7504
- Oak Park Elementary School
- 2001 18th Street
- Lake Charles, LA 70601
- (337) 478-2768
- Pearl Watson Elementary School
- 1300 5th Street
- Lake Charles, LA 70601
- (337) 436-5029
- Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School
- 1400 Opelousas Street
- Lake Charles, LA 70601
- (337) 436-7103
- T. H. Watkins Elementary School
- 2501 Seventh Avenue
- Lake Charles, LA 70601
- (337) 478-3929
- T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School
- 2711 Common Street
- Lake Charles, LA 70601
- (337) 433-4506
- Wonderland Of Play Head Start
- 2200 Elder Street
- Lake Charles, LA 70601
- (337) 439-1344
- Middle Schools
- Oak Park Middle School
- 2200 Oak Park Boulevard
- Lake Charles, LA 70601
- (337) 477-4838
- Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School
- 2300 Medora Street
- Lake Charles, LA 70601
- (318) 337-6785
- Reynaud Middle School
- 745 South Shattuck Street
- Lake Charles, LA 70601
- (337) 436-5729
- High Schools
- Lake Charles/Boston High School
- 1509 Enterprise Boulevard
- Lake Charles, LA 70601
- (337) 436-9594
- Washington/Marion Magnet High School
- 2802 Pineview Street
- Lake Charles, LA 70601
- (337) 433-5892
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Sex Offender Information
For most citizens, the easiest method to obtain accurate and timely sex offender information for their local area is to visit their state sex offender registry website. States are required to provide this information for free. You do not need to pay for this information.
In the 70601 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://www.lasocpr.lsp.org/socpr/ . Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.
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