ZIP code 70605
Where is ZIP code 70605?
Lake Charles, Louisiana
Calcasieu Parish · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 70605 belongs to Lake Charles, Louisiana in Calcasieu Parish. 70605 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 337. About 40,482 people live in the 70605 area, where the median household income is $86,015. The closest ZIP codes are 70607 (Lake Charles, 3.9 mi southeast), 70601 (Lake Charles, 4.6 mi northeast) and 70669 (Westlake, 6.9 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 70605 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Lake Charles |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | Calcasieu Parish |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 337 |
| Coordinates | 30.1693, -93.2218 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 706 |
Population and income in 70605
| Population | 40,482 · higher than 98% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 942 · higher than 84% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Median age | 35.3 years · lower than 78% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 53% |
| Median household income | $86,015 · higher than 88% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $47,735 |
| Below the poverty line | 9.2% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 42% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $308,700 · higher than 93% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,309 a month |
| Housing units | 18,224 |
| Households | 15,758 (2.54 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 72% / 28% |
| Land area | 42.96 sq mi (plus 5.37 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 70605. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 70605
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70607 | Lake Charles, LA | 3.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 70601 | Lake Charles, LA | 4.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 70669 | Westlake, LA | 6.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 70615 | Lake Charles, LA | 8.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 70602 | Lake Charles, LA | 9.1 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 70606 | Lake Charles, LA | 9.1 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 70609 | Lake Charles, LA | 9.1 mi NW | Unique |
| 70612 | Lake Charles, LA | 9.1 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 70616 | Lake Charles, LA | 9.1 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 70629 | Lake Charles, LA | 9.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 70664 | Sulphur, LA | 9.1 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 70663 | Sulphur, LA | 9.2 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 70605 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 70605
123 MAIN ST
LAKE CHARLES LA 70605
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Sweet Lake: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (70605-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Lake Charles, LA
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 70605?
- 70605 is a Lake Charles, Louisiana ZIP code.
- What county is 70605 in?
- ZIP code 70605 is in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
- What time zone is ZIP code 70605 in?
- 70605 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 70605?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 70605 use area code 337.
- What is the population of ZIP code 70605?
- About 40,482 people live in ZIP code 70605, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 70605?
- The median household income in 70605 is $86,015 a year, higher than 88% of Louisiana ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 70605?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 70605 are 70607 (Lake Charles, 3.9 miles), 70601 (Lake Charles, 4.6 miles), 70669 (Westlake, 6.9 miles) and 70615 (Lake Charles, 8.9 miles).