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ZIP 70607

Pop. 27,080·Calcasieu Parish·65th most expensive ZIP in Louisiana
Median rent (all units)
$1,326/mo
Year-over-Year
+28.5%
Month-over-Month
+9.1%
vs US Median
-$639
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ZIP 70607 · $1,326
More affordable than 85% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$870
1 BR
$880
2 BR
$1,150
3 BR
$1,380
4 BR+
$1,520
Research median
$1,150/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$15,912/yr
At $1,326/mo median
Location
StateLA
CountyCalcasieu Parish
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 28.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+28.5% YoY, +9.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 70607 (Lake Charles, LA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 17.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,080
Median income
$60,351
Median age
32.3
Renters
33.5%
Age distribution
26.3%
28%
21.3%
14.5%
Under 1826.3%
18–3428%
35–5421.3%
55–649.9%
65+14.5%
Gender
49.7%
50.3%
Male49.7%
Female50.3%
Race & ethnicity
45.2%
35.3%
White45.2%
Black35.3%
Hispanic7.7%
Asian2.3%
Other9.5%
Education (25+)
12.6%
37.4%
32.5%
17.5%
No HS diploma12.6%
HS diploma37.4%
Some college32.5%
Bachelor's+17.5%
Housing tenure
66.5%
33.5%
Owner66.5%
Renter33.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 70607 in Lake Charles, LA has changed in 5 years

Income
$45,275 → $60,351
up 33.3%
Population
29,294 → 27,080
down 7.6%
Renter share
41% → 33.5%
-7.5 pts
Bachelor's+
19.6% → 17.5%
-2.1 pts
Median age
35 → 32.3
-2.7 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $60,351 today, compared with $45,275 five years earlier. The population has contracted by 7.6% since 2021, moving from about 29,294 residents to roughly 27,080. Renters now make up 33.5% of households, compared with 41% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 17.5% of adults here, versus 19.6% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 70607 covers Lake Charles, LA. The median rent here is $1,326/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $880/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,150/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($60,351/yr), ZIP 70607 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 28.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 70607?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 70607 (Lake Charles, LA) is $1,326. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 70607 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 70607's median rent of $1,326/mo is $639 (33%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 70607 compare to other ZIPs in Louisiana?

ZIP 70607 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Louisiana, ranking #65 out of 91 ZIPs at $1,326/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 70607?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $53,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,326/mo in ZIP 70607. The local median household income is $60,351/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 70607?

Rent in ZIP 70607 has increased 28.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 70607 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 70607 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,326/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($60,351/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 70607 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 70607 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.5% of ZIP 70607 households are renters, while 66.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 70607 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 70607 compare to the rest of Lake Charles?

ZIP 70607 is pricier than Lake Charles as a whole. At $1,326/mo, it's $56 above the Lake Charles citywide median of $1,270/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 70607 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 70607 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,326/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 70607's median household income ($60,351/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 70607 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.85–4.25%
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