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U.S. ZIP Code · LA70631

Cameron Parish · Lake Charles, LA

Typical home value

$228,419[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+10.1%
5-year / yr
-0.2%
10-year / yr

Relative price

vs U.S.
-19.6%
vs metro
+35.8%
vs state
+25.7%
ZIP 70631 location in LA
Location of ZIP 70631 in LA

Price history

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

The typical home in 70631 is worth $228,419 — 35.8% above the Lake Charles, LA median. Over the past year, values have risen 10.1%. 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
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.4%[3]
Typical annual tax
$960[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
370[3]
Median household income
$63,387[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
-69[5]
Moved in
105
Moved out
174

Schools

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

Public schools
1
Elementary
0
Middle
0
High
0
  • Johnson Bayou High School

    Other · Grades PK–12 · Cameron Parish

    80 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$1,155
Loan principal$182,735
Down payment$45,684
Total interest paid$233,069

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$1,425
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
83rd percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
47th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 70631?
The typical home in 70631 is worth $228,419, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 70631?
Home values in 70631 are up 10.1% over the past year, and down 0.2% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 70631?
The effective property tax rate in 70631 is 0.4% — roughly $960 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 70631?
ZIP code 70631 has a population of 370 and a median household income of $63,387.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Carlyss CDP, LA

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

    Typical home
    $241,935
    Gross yield
  • Iowa, LA

    Typical home
    $243,351
    Gross yield
  • Hayes CDP, LA

    Typical home
    $200,247
    Gross yield
  • Moss Bluff CDP, LA

    Typical home
    $256,630
    Gross yield
  • Lake Charles, LA

    Typical home
    $199,793
    Gross yield
    7.0%

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