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U.S. ZIP Code · LA70668

Calcasieu Parish · Lake Charles, LA

Typical home value

$134,086[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.6%
5-year / yr
-5.6%
10-year / yr
-2.6%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-52.8%
vs metro
-20.3%
vs state
-26.2%
ZIP 70668 location in LA
Location of ZIP 70668 in LA

Price history

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

The typical home in 70668 is worth $134,086 — 20.3% below the Lake Charles, LA median. Over the past year, values have risen 2.6%. 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
$317[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
6,169[3]
Median household income
$49,455[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
3
Elementary
1
Middle
1
High
1
  • Vinton Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Calcasieu Parish

    442 students

  • Vinton High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Calcasieu Parish

    286 students

  • Vinton Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Calcasieu Parish

    198 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$678
Loan principal$107,269
Down payment$26,817
Total interest paid$136,815

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$817
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
11th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
16th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 70668?
The typical home in 70668 is worth $134,086, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 70668?
Home values in 70668 are up 2.6% over the past year, and down 5.6% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 70668?
The effective property tax rate in 70668 is 0.2% — roughly $317 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 70668?
ZIP code 70668 has a population of 6,169 and a median household income of $49,455.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Jennings, LA

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

    Typical home
    $124,657
    Gross yield
  • Lake Charles, LA

    Typical home
    $143,581
    Gross yield
  • Welsh, LA

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

    Typical home
    $119,665
    Gross yield
  • Roanoke CDP, LA

    Typical home
    $150,221
    Gross yield

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