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ZIP 70663

Part of Sulphur, LA
Pop. 27,799·Calcasieu Parish·80th most expensive ZIP in Louisiana
Median rent (all units)
$1,117/mo
Year-over-Year
-7.6%
Month-over-Month
+7.9%
vs US Median
-$848
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ZIP 70663 · $1,117
More affordable than 95% 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
$13,404/yr
At $1,117/mo median
Location
StateLA
CountyCalcasieu Parish
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 7.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-7.6% YoY, +7.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 70663 (Sulphur, LA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 18.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,799
Median income
$64,707
Median age
38
Renters
19.7%
Age distribution
27.2%
19.8%
23.7%
12.6%
16.6%
Under 1827.2%
18–3419.8%
35–5423.7%
55–6412.6%
65+16.6%
Gender
47.5%
52.5%
Male47.5%
Female52.5%
Race & ethnicity
84%
White84%
Black8%
Hispanic3.4%
Asian0.6%
Other4.1%
Education (25+)
42%
30.5%
18.4%
No HS diploma9.1%
HS diploma42%
Some college30.5%
Bachelor's+18.4%
Housing tenure
80.3%
19.7%
Owner80.3%
Renter19.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 70663 in Sulphur, LA has changed in 5 years

Income
$54,733 → $64,707
up 18.2%
Population
30,810 → 27,799
down 9.8%
Renter share
24.3% → 19.7%
-4.6 pts
Bachelor's+
16% → 18.4%
+2.4 pts
Median age
36 → 38
+2.0 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $64,707 today, compared with $54,733 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 30,810 to 27,799 between 2021 and 2024, a 9.8% change. About 19.7% of households rent today, against 24.3% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 16% to 18.4%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 70663 covers Sulphur, LA. The median rent here is $1,117/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 21% of local median household income ($64,707/yr), ZIP 70663 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 7.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 70663?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 70663 (Sulphur, LA) is $1,117. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 70663 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 70663's median rent of $1,117/mo is $848 (43%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 70663 compare to other ZIPs in Louisiana?

ZIP 70663 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Louisiana, ranking #80 out of 91 ZIPs at $1,117/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 70663?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $45,000/year (~$22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,117/mo in ZIP 70663. The local median household income is $64,707/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 70663?

Rent in ZIP 70663 has decreased 7.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 70663 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 70663 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,117/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($64,707/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 70663 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 70663 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 19.7% of ZIP 70663 households are renters, while 80.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 70663 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 70663 compare to the rest of Sulphur?

ZIP 70663 is more affordable than Sulphur overall. At $1,117/mo, it's $99 below the Sulphur citywide median of $1,216/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 70663 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 70663 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,117/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 70663's median household income ($64,707/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 70663 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.85–4.25%
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