70611 — Lake Charles, LA Home Values
Typical home value $258,720 as of June 2026 · 2nd of 15 in Lake Charles, LA
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 70611, June 2021 to June 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 70611 compares in the Lake Charles, LA area
ZIP code 70611 (Lake Charles, LA) has a typical home value of $258,720 as of June 2026, ranking 2nd of 15 ZIP codes tracked in the Lake Charles, LA area, more expensive than about 93% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved +3.0% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +9.8%, from $235,581 in June 2021 to $258,720 in June 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 16.7× the annual rent ($1,290/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 70611 has a population of 20,681, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 84.5% White, 10.8% Black or African American, 2.1% two or more races, 1.9% Hispanic or Latino, 0.4% Asian, 0.2% another race, and 0.1% American Indian or Alaska Native.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gillis Elementary School | 916 Topsy Road, Lake Charles, LA | 1.9 mi |
| Moss Bluff Middle School | 1104 Recreation Blvd, Lake Charles, LA | 3.1 mi |
| Sam Houston High School | 880 S H Jones Parkway, Lake Charles, LA | 3.3 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 70611?
$258,720 as of June 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 70611 an expensive ZIP code in the Lake Charles, LA area?
70611 ranks 2nd of 15 ZIP codes in the Lake Charles, LA area by typical home value, more expensive than about 93% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 70611 changed over the past year?
+3.0% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 70611?
The typical home price is 16.7× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($1,290/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 70611?
20,681, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 70611?
Gillis Elementary School (1.9 mi), Moss Bluff Middle School (3.1 mi), Sam Houston High School (3.3 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 70611?
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.