70601 — Lake Charles, LA Home Values
Typical home value $106,507 as of June 2026 · 15th of 15 in Lake Charles, LA
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 70601, June 2021 to June 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 70601 compares in the Lake Charles, LA area
ZIP code 70601 (Lake Charles, LA) has a typical home value of $106,507 as of June 2026, ranking 15th of 15 ZIP codes tracked in the Lake Charles, LA area, more expensive than about 7% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved -4.7% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed -43.4%, from $188,029 in June 2021 to $106,507 in June 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 8.7× the annual rent ($1,018/mo), a common way to gauge whether buying looks cheap relative to renting in this ZIP code.
Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the Lake Charles, LA forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Lake Charles.
Population and demographics
ZIP code 70601 has a population of 31,843, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 64.2% Black or African American, 28.8% White, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 2.7% two or more races, 0.7% Asian, 0.2% another race, and 0.1% American Indian or Alaska Native.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pearl Watson Elementary School | 1300 5th Street, Lake Charles, LA | 0.9 mi |
| Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School | 1400 Opelousas Street, Lake Charles, LA | 1.4 mi |
| Barbe Elementary School | 400 Penn Street, Lake Charles, LA | 1.4 mi |
Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70601?
$106,507 as of June 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 70601 an expensive ZIP code in the Lake Charles, LA area?
70601 ranks 15th of 15 ZIP codes in the Lake Charles, LA area by typical home value, more expensive than about 7% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 70601 changed over the past year?
-4.7% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 70601?
The typical home price is 8.7× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($1,018/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 70601?
31,843, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 70601?
Pearl Watson Elementary School (0.9 mi), Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School (1.4 mi), Barbe Elementary School (1.4 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.
Is this page showing a forecast for 70601?
No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of June 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the Lake Charles, LA forecast for a modeled outlook.
ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.