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Zcta 70665, LA — ZIP 70665

Population: 13,222 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 70665 (Zcta 70665, LA) is $238,815 — up 1.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $233,000 after a median 107.5 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hurricane, lightning, coastalflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$238,815

Median home value

+1.6%

1-year change

107.5

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$238,815
1-year appreciation
+1.6%
3-year appreciation
-2.9%
5-year appreciation
-3.8%
10-year appreciation
+1.6%
All-time peak (2022-08)
$256,419
House Price Index (state)
368.9 (+2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$233,000
Median list price
$252,700
Median price per sqft
$138
1-year sale-price change
+0.9%
Median days on market
107.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
31
For-sale inventory
40
Sale-to-list ratio
98.5%
Active listings
61
1-year forecast
-2.5%
New listings (monthly)
6

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$677/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$846/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,031/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,340/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,546/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Cypress Cove Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, lightning, coastalFlooding, coldWave, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 84% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
33.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Gulf State Utilities-North Ryan Street (16.1 mi — proposed for listing)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
64.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
54
Days with Good air quality
139
Days with Moderate air quality
221
Highest AQI recorded (year)
133

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
21,124
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
15,733

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
21
Nearest airport
Southland Field (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) (14 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
6
Hospitals include
WEST CALCASIEU CAMERON HOSPITAL, CHRISTUS OCHSNER ST PATRICK HOSPITAL, LAKE CHARLES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-566 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,005
Housing built before 1970
11.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
61.6%
Median annual property tax
$1,402
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
58.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
75,000
Average weekly wage
$1,192
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
829

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 70665State medianUS median
Median home value$238,815$186,662$289,727
Median sale price$233,000$225,000$325,000
Median days on market108 days74 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,402$576$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 70665?
$238,815.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 70665?
$233,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 70665?
Median days on market: 107.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 70665?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,031/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 70665?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, coastalFlooding, coldWave, iceStorm.
Is ZIP 70665 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 70665?
Risk to homes is higher than 84% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 70665?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 70665?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 70665?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 70665 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 70665?
Moderate. Median AQI: 54. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 70665?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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