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ZIP 70601

Pop. 30,872·Calcasieu Parish·86th most expensive ZIP in Louisiana
Median rent (all units)
$1,018/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.4%
Month-over-Month
+2.0%
vs US Median
-$947
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ZIP 70601 · $1,018
More affordable than 97% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$810
1 BR
$820
2 BR
$1,070
3 BR
$1,280
4 BR+
$1,420
Research median
$1,070/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$12,216/yr
At $1,018/mo median
Location
StateLA
CountyCalcasieu Parish
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 3.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.4% YoY, +2.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 70601 (Lake Charles, LA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 25.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
30,872
Median income
$49,992
Median age
38.4
Renters
41.1%
Age distribution
19.9%
23.3%
23.8%
15.3%
17.7%
Under 1819.9%
18–3423.3%
35–5423.8%
55–6415.3%
65+17.7%
Gender
49.5%
50.5%
Male49.5%
Female50.5%
Race & ethnicity
29.6%
58.7%
White29.6%
Black58.7%
Hispanic6%
Asian0.6%
Other5.1%
Education (25+)
13.6%
29.7%
31.5%
25.2%
No HS diploma13.6%
HS diploma29.7%
Some college31.5%
Bachelor's+25.2%
Housing tenure
58.9%
41.1%
Owner58.9%
Renter41.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 70601 in Lake Charles, LA has changed in 5 years

Income
$44,108 → $49,992
up 13.3%
Population
34,365 → 30,872
down 10.2%
Renter share
44.2% → 41.1%
-3.1 pts
Bachelor's+
22.7% → 25.2%
+2.5 pts
Median age
36.5 → 38.4
+1.9 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 70601 in Lake Charles, LA now reports about $49,992, up from $44,108 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 34,365 to 30,872 between 2021 and 2024, a 10.2% change. About 41.1% of households rent today, against 44.2% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 22.7% to 25.2%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 70601 covers Lake Charles, LA. The median rent here is $1,018/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $820/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,070/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($49,992/yr), ZIP 70601 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 70601?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 70601 (Lake Charles, LA) is $1,018. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 70601 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 70601's median rent of $1,018/mo is $947 (48%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 70601 compare to other ZIPs in Louisiana?

ZIP 70601 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Louisiana, ranking #86 out of 91 ZIPs at $1,018/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 70601?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $41,000/year (~$20/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,018/mo in ZIP 70601. The local median household income is $49,992/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 70601?

Rent in ZIP 70601 has increased 3.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 70601 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 70601 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,018/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($49,992/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 70601 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 70601 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41.1% of ZIP 70601 households are renters, while 58.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 70601 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 70601 compare to the rest of Lake Charles?

ZIP 70601 is more affordable than Lake Charles overall. At $1,018/mo, it's $252 below the Lake Charles citywide median of $1,270/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 70601 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 70601 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,018/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 70601's median household income ($49,992/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 70601 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.85–4.25%
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