What to know about ZIP 70602
ZIP code 70602 covers ZIP 70602 with a population of about 2,495.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 30.7 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the LAKE CHARLES media market.
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ZIP Code 70602 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working Class
At a glance
Population
2,495
Density
N/A
Median income
$56,792
-24% vs US avg
Home value
$243,000
-30% vs US avg
Median rent
$723
-38% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 70602
Income and economy in ZIP 70602
Median household income in ZIP 70602 is about $56,792 — about 24% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 14.3%; unemployment rate near 1.2%; 38.2% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 4.5 points above the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Retail trade, and Professional services; about 2.6% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 12.6 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 70602
Median home value is about $243,000 — about 30% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $723 (about 38% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 55.7% (about 9.7 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 70602, a household would need roughly $67,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,561. That is about 18% above the local median household income ($56,792), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.