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Lake Charles, LA — ZIP 70611

Population: 22,124 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 70611 (Lake Charles, LA) is $257,211 — up 2.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $267,677 after a median 47 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,268/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hurricane, lightning, coastal flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$257,211

Typical home value

+2.8%

1-year change

47

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$257,211
1-year appreciation
+2.8%
3-year appreciation
+2.4%
5-year appreciation
+8.3%
10-year appreciation
+17.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Sep 2022)
$258,256
House Price Index (state)
372.3 (+1.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$267,677
Median list price
$278,774
Median price per sqft
$141
1-year sale-price change
-4.2%
Median days on market
47 days
Homes sold (recent period)
84
For-sale inventory
57
Sale-to-list ratio
98.5%
Active listings
77
1-year forecast
-1.5%
Days to pending
104 days
New listings (monthly)
23

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,268/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$935/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$941/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,231/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,467/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,713/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.6 : 1
Schools include
Sam Houston High School, Moss Bluff Elementary School, Moss Bluff Middle School, Gillis Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, lightning, coastal flooding, cold wave, ice storm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hurricane: Very High · lightning: Very High · tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
761
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 84% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
33.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Gulf State Utilities-North Ryan Street (7.5 mi — proposed for listing)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
68.0°F
Average high
79.0°F
Average low
57.0°F
Annual precipitation
66.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
47
Days with Good air quality
227
Days with Moderate air quality
135
Highest AQI recorded (year)
108

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
12,280
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
12,852

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
28
Nearest airport
Chloe Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) (15 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
13
Hospitals include
WEST CALCASIEU CAMERON HOSPITAL, CHRISTUS OCHSNER ST PATRICK HOSPITAL, LAKE CHARLES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-566 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2001
Housing built before 1970
3.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
52.7%
Median annual property tax
$1,587
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
71.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
76,142
Average weekly wage
$1,240
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
468

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 70611State medianUS median
Typical home value$257,211$189,522$288,527
Median sale price$267,677$225,000$325,000
Median days on market47 days74 days51 days
Typical rent$1,268/mo$1,462/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,587$576$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 70611?
$257,211.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 70611?
$267,677.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 70611?
Median days on market: 47 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 70611?
Typical rent: $1,268/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 70611?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, coastal flooding, cold wave, ice storm.
Is ZIP 70611 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 70611. 761 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 70611?
Risk to homes is higher than 84% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 70611?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 70611?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 70611?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 70611 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 70611?
Good. Median AQI: 47. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 70611?
Regional Price Parity: 88.2 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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