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ZIP 70669

Part of Westlake, LA
Pop. 9,552·Calcasieu Parish·36th most expensive ZIP in Louisiana
Median rent (all units)
$1,530/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+8.5%
vs US Median
-$435
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ZIP 70669 · $1,530
More affordable than 72% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$850
1 BR
$850
2 BR
$1,120
3 BR
$1,340
4 BR+
$1,480
Research median
$1,120/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$18,360/yr
At $1,530/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, +8.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 70669 (Westlake, LA) is majority owner-occupied, 17.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,552
Median income
$69,106
Median age
40.7
Renters
21.3%
Age distribution
22%
21.2%
21.8%
15%
20%
Under 1822%
18–3421.2%
35–5421.8%
55–6415%
65+20%
Gender
48.4%
51.6%
Male48.4%
Female51.6%
Race & ethnicity
85.2%
White85.2%
Black6.6%
Hispanic3.8%
Asian1.9%
Other2.5%
Education (25+)
38.4%
32.6%
17.8%
No HS diploma11.2%
HS diploma38.4%
Some college32.6%
Bachelor's+17.8%
Housing tenure
78.7%
21.3%
Owner78.7%
Renter21.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 70669 in Westlake, LA has changed in 5 years

Income
$62,029 → $69,106
up 11.4%
Population
9,457 → 9,552
up 1.0%
Renter share
15.7% → 21.3%
+5.6 pts
Bachelor's+
17.1% → 17.8%
+0.7 pts
Median age
37.7 → 40.7
+3.0 yrs

Median household income climbed from $62,029 to $69,106 between 2021 and 2024, a 11.4% shift. Census counts show ZIP 70669 in Westlake, LA adding about 95 residents over the five-year window, up 1.0% on net. The renter share has risen from 15.7% to 21.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 70669 covers Westlake, LA. The median rent here is $1,530/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $850/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,120/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($69,106/yr), ZIP 70669 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 70669?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 70669 (Westlake, LA) is $1,530. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 70669 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 70669's median rent of $1,530/mo is $435 (22%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 70669 compare to other ZIPs in Louisiana?

ZIP 70669 falls in the middle range for Louisiana, ranking #36 out of 91 ZIPs at $1,530/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 70669?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $61,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,530/mo in ZIP 70669. The local median household income is $69,106/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 70669?

Rent in ZIP 70669 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 70669 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 70669 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,530/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($69,106/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 70669 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 70669 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 21.3% of ZIP 70669 households are renters, while 78.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 70669 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 70669 compare to the rest of Westlake?

ZIP 70669 is pricier than Westlake as a whole. At $1,530/mo, it's $31 above the Westlake citywide median of $1,499/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 70669 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 70669 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,530/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 70669's median household income ($69,106/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 70669 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.85–4.25%
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