ZIP code 70601
Where is ZIP code 70601?
Lake Charles, Louisiana
Calcasieu Parish · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 70601 belongs to Lake Charles, Louisiana in Calcasieu Parish. 70601 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 30,872 people live in the 70601 area, where the median household income is $49,992. The closest ZIP codes are 70605 (Lake Charles, 4.6 mi southwest), 70615 (Lake Charles, 4.8 mi northeast) and 70669 (Westlake, 5.3 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 70601 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 30.2285, -93.188 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 706 |
Population and income in 70601
| Population | 30,872 · higher than 92% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 1,915 · higher than 90% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Median age | 38.4 years · lower than 57% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 51% |
| Median household income | $49,992 · lower than 63% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $33,792 |
| Below the poverty line | 29% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 25% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $162,200 · lower than 51% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $930 a month |
| Housing units | 16,565 |
| Households | 12,517 (2.43 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 59% / 41% |
| Land area | 16.12 sq mi (plus 2.35 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 70601. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 70601
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70605 | Lake Charles, LA | 4.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 70615 | Lake Charles, LA | 4.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 70669 | Westlake, LA | 5.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 70611 | Lake Charles, LA | 6.6 mi N | Standard |
| 70607 | Lake Charles, LA | 7.2 mi S | Standard |
| 70602 | Lake Charles, LA | 8.6 mi W | PO Box only |
| 70606 | Lake Charles, LA | 8.6 mi W | PO Box only |
| 70609 | Lake Charles, LA | 8.6 mi W | Unique |
| 70612 | Lake Charles, LA | 8.6 mi W | PO Box only |
| 70616 | Lake Charles, LA | 8.6 mi W | PO Box only |
| 70629 | Lake Charles, LA | 8.6 mi W | Standard |
| 70664 | Sulphur, LA | 8.6 mi W | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 70601 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 70601
123 MAIN ST
LAKE CHARLES LA 70601
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Grand Lake: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (70601-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 70601?
- 70601 is a Lake Charles, Louisiana ZIP code.
- What county is 70601 in?
- ZIP code 70601 is in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
- What time zone is ZIP code 70601 in?
- 70601 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 70601?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 70601 use area code 337.
- What is the population of ZIP code 70601?
- About 30,872 people live in ZIP code 70601, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 70601?
- The median household income in 70601 is $49,992 a year, lower than 63% of Louisiana ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 70601?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 70601 are 70605 (Lake Charles, 4.6 miles), 70615 (Lake Charles, 4.8 miles), 70669 (Westlake, 5.3 miles) and 70611 (Lake Charles, 6.6 miles).