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U.S. ZIP Code · LA70615

Calcasieu Parish · Lake Charles, LA

Typical home value

$143,581[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+5.0%
5-year / yr
-4.5%
10-year / yr
-1.5%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-49.5%
vs metro
-14.7%
vs state
-21.0%
ZIP 70615 location in LA
Location of ZIP 70615 in LA

Price history

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

The typical home in 70615 is worth $143,581 — 14.7% below the Lake Charles, LA median. Over the past year, values have risen 5.0%. The effective property tax rate is 0.2%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.2%[3]
Typical annual tax
$324[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
12,980[3]
Median household income
$40,047[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
1
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
0
  • LeBleu Settlement Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Calcasieu Parish

    418 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 yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

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$726
Loan principal$114,865
Down payment$28,716
Total interest paid$146,504

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 ratio
Monthly cost to own$873
Monthly rent

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
22nd percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
11th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 70615?
The typical home in 70615 is worth $143,581, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 70615?
Home values in 70615 are up 5.0% over the past year, and down 4.5% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 70615?
The effective property tax rate in 70615 is 0.2% — roughly $324 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 70615?
ZIP code 70615 has a population of 12,980 and a median household income of $40,047.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Welsh, LA

    Typical home
    $147,875
    Gross yield
  • Jennings, LA

    Typical home
    $137,546
    Gross yield
  • Roanoke CDP, LA

    Typical home
    $150,221
    Gross yield
  • Vinton, LA

    Typical home
    $134,086
    Gross yield
  • DeQuincy, LA

    Typical home
    $156,975
    Gross yield
  • Starks CDP, LA

    Typical home
    $124,657
    Gross yield

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