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ZIP 70605

Pop. 40,482·Calcasieu Parish·55th most expensive ZIP in Louisiana
Median rent (all units)
$1,409/mo
Year-over-Year
+27.3%
Month-over-Month
+4.5%
vs US Median
-$556
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ZIP 70605 · $1,409
More affordable than 80% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,150
1 BR
$1,160
2 BR
$1,520
3 BR
$1,820
4 BR+
$2,010
Research median
$1,520/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
$16,908/yr
At $1,409/mo median
Location
StateLA
CountyCalcasieu Parish
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 27.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+27.3% YoY, +4.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 70605 (Lake Charles, LA) is majority owner-occupied, 41.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
40,482
Median income
$86,015
Median age
35.3
Renters
27.7%
Age distribution
24.9%
24.8%
23%
16.3%
Under 1824.9%
18–3424.8%
35–5423%
55–6411%
65+16.3%
Gender
47.5%
52.5%
Male47.5%
Female52.5%
Race & ethnicity
77.1%
White77.1%
Black11.5%
Hispanic6.4%
Asian3.7%
Other1.3%
Education (25+)
22.4%
32.6%
41.8%
No HS diploma3.3%
HS diploma22.4%
Some college32.6%
Bachelor's+41.8%
Housing tenure
72.3%
27.7%
Owner72.3%
Renter27.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 70605 in Lake Charles, LA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,151 → $1,409
up 22.4%
Income
$81,404 → $86,015
up 5.7%
Population
40,835 → 40,482
down 0.9%
Renter share
24.7% → 27.7%
+3.0 pts
Bachelor's+
40.2% → 41.8%
+1.6 pts
Median age
35.9 → 35.3
-0.6 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 70605 in Lake Charles, LA paid around $1,151 a month. That figure now sits near $1,409, up 22.4% from the 2021 baseline. Census figures show median household income at $86,015 today, compared with $81,404 five years earlier. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. The renter share has risen from 24.7% to 27.7%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 70605 covers Lake Charles, LA. The median rent here is $1,409/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,160/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,520/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($86,015/yr), ZIP 70605 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 27.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 70605?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 70605 (Lake Charles, LA) is $1,409. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 70605 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 70605's median rent of $1,409/mo is $556 (28%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 70605 compare to other ZIPs in Louisiana?

ZIP 70605 falls in the middle range for Louisiana, ranking #55 out of 91 ZIPs at $1,409/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 70605?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $56,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,409/mo in ZIP 70605. The local median household income is $86,015/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 70605?

Rent in ZIP 70605 has increased 27.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 70605 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 70605 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,409/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($86,015/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 70605 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 70605 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27.7% of ZIP 70605 households are renters, while 72.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 70605 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 70605 compare to the rest of Lake Charles?

ZIP 70605 is pricier than Lake Charles as a whole. At $1,409/mo, it's $139 above the Lake Charles citywide median of $1,270/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 70605 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 70605 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,409/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 70605's median household income ($86,015/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 70605 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.85–4.25%
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