Lake Charles city, LA

ZIP 70607 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Lake Charles city, LA (70607)

Median Income

$58,427

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,119

Wealth inflow

Population

28,285

Unemployment

8.2%

4.5pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,119 for ZIP 70607 (Lake Charles city, LA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

8.2%+122% vs US avg

Self-Employed

4.3%-29% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

19.1%+64% vs US avg

382

Establishments

5,146

Employees

~13 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining1.3%
Construction10.8%
Manufacturing4.8%
Wholesale trade1.2%
Retail trade11.1%
Transportation, utilities5.2%
Information0.5%
Finance, insurance, real estate5.8%
Professional, scientific, management9.8%
Education, health care, social24.6%
Arts, entertainment, food services12.9%
Other services6.5%
Public administration5.5%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 70607 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 3.0%, median income rose 26.1% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 17.3%.

Median Income

$58,427

-22% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate