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ZIP 70611

Pop. 22,124·Calcasieu Parish·69th most expensive ZIP in Louisiana
Median rent (all units)
$1,290/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+13.8%
vs US Median
-$675
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ZIP 70611 · $1,290
More affordable than 87% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,020
1 BR
$1,030
2 BR
$1,350
3 BR
$1,620
4 BR+
$1,790
Research median
$1,350/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$15,480/yr
At $1,290/mo median
Location
StateLA
CountyCalcasieu Parish
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +13.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 70611 (Lake Charles, LA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 30.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,124
Median income
$101,844
Median age
41.5
Renters
13.9%
Age distribution
25.5%
15.5%
28.9%
12.5%
17.6%
Under 1825.5%
18–3415.5%
35–5428.9%
55–6412.5%
65+17.6%
Gender
53.6%
46.4%
Male53.6%
Female46.4%
Race & ethnicity
84%
White84%
Black10.9%
Hispanic1.4%
Asian0.6%
Other3%
Education (25+)
31.4%
31.5%
30.3%
No HS diploma6.8%
HS diploma31.4%
Some college31.5%
Bachelor's+30.3%
Housing tenure
86.1%
13.9%
Owner86.1%
Renter13.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 70611 in Lake Charles, LA has changed in 5 years

Income
$92,860 → $101,844
up 9.7%
Population
20,448 → 22,124
up 8.2%
Renter share
17.2% → 13.9%
-3.3 pts
Bachelor's+
28.1% → 30.3%
+2.2 pts
Median age
41 → 41.5
+0.5 yrs

Median household income rose from $92,860 to $101,844 between 2021 and 2024, a 9.7% shift. The population has grown by 8.2% since 2021, moving from about 20,448 residents to roughly 22,124. Renters now make up 13.9% of households, compared with 17.2% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 30.3% of adults here, versus 28.1% in 2021.

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About renting in ZIP 70611

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 70611 covers Lake Charles, LA. The median rent here is $1,290/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,030/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,350/mo.

At 15% of local median household income ($101,844/yr), ZIP 70611 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 70611?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 70611 (Lake Charles, LA) is $1,290. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 70611 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 70611's median rent of $1,290/mo is $675 (34%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 70611 compare to other ZIPs in Louisiana?

ZIP 70611 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Louisiana, ranking #69 out of 91 ZIPs at $1,290/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 70611?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $52,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,290/mo in ZIP 70611. The local median household income is $101,844/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 70611?

Rent in ZIP 70611 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 70611 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 70611 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,290/mo, rent takes approximately 15% of the local median household income ($101,844/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 70611 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 70611 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 13.9% of ZIP 70611 households are renters, while 86.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 70611 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 70611 compare to the rest of Lake Charles?

ZIP 70611 is pricier than Lake Charles as a whole. At $1,290/mo, it's $20 above the Lake Charles citywide median of $1,270/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 70611 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 70611 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
15%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,290/mo, rent takes ~15% of ZIP 70611's median household income ($101,844/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 70611 15%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.85–4.25%
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