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U.S. ZIP Code · LA70607

Calcasieu Parish · Lake Charles, LA

Typical home value

$199,793[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.8%
5-year / yr
-3.0%
10-year / yr
-0.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-29.7%
vs metro
+18.7%
vs state
+10.0%
ZIP 70607 location in LA
Location of ZIP 70607 in LA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 70607 is worth $199,793 — 18.7% above the Lake Charles, LA median. Over the past year, values have risen 2.8%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,161 a month — a 7.0% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.4%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,161[2]
Gross yield
7.0%[2]
Cap rate
4.2%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.4%[3]
Typical annual tax
$848[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Calcasieu Parish. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively High[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Relatively High
Wildfire
Relatively Moderate
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very High
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
27,080[3]
Median household income
$60,351[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Calcasieu Parish over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+81[5]
Moved in
3,697
Moved out
3,616

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
10
Elementary
7
Middle
1
High
2
  • Lake Charles Charter Academy

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Lake Charles Charter Academy Foundation Inc.

    923 students

  • Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy

    848 students

  • F. K. White Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Calcasieu Parish

    645 students

  • Lake Charles College Prep

    High · Grades 9–12 · Lake Charles College Prep

    616 students

  • Fairview Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Calcasieu Parish

    615 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield7.0%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.2%
Annual rent$13,932

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,010
Loan principal$159,834
Down payment$39,959
Total interest paid$203,860

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.07
Monthly cost to own$1,247
Monthly rent$1,161

Owning and renting are roughly even.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
44th percentile[1]
Rental yield
25th percentile[2]
Property tax
53rd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 70607?
The typical home in 70607 is worth $199,793, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 70607?
Home values in 70607 are up 2.8% over the past year, and down 3.0% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 70607?
A typical home in 70607 rents for about $1,161 a month, a gross rental yield of 7.0%.
What is the property tax rate in 70607?
The effective property tax rate in 70607 is 0.4% — roughly $848 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 70607?
ZIP code 70607 has a population of 27,080 and a median household income of $60,351.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Hayes CDP, LA

    Typical home
    $200,247
    Gross yield
  • Westlake, LA

    Typical home
    $183,980
    Gross yield
    9.2%
  • Sulphur, LA

    Typical home
    $179,522
    Gross yield
    7.5%
  • Cameron CDP, LA

    Typical home
    $228,419
    Gross yield
  • Carlyss CDP, LA

    Typical home
    $234,628
    Gross yield
  • Hackberry CDP, LA

    Typical home
    $241,935
    Gross yield

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