| ZIP Code | 70661 |
| ZIP Code Name | Starks |
| Primary County | Calcasieu Parish |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 1,532 |
| Area Code(s) | 337 |
| Current Time | CST |
70661 is a United States ZIP Code located in Starks Louisiana. Portions of 70661 are also in Deweyville. 70661 is primarily within Calcasieu Parish with some portions in Beauregard Parish. 70661 is within the Lake Charles Area.
70661 can be classified socioeconically as a Lower Middle Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in Louisiana based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 70661 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 70661 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 70661 is White. The current unemployment level in 70661 is 4.2%.
| Population | 1,532 |
| Population Growth Rate | -33.99% |
| Population Density | 11 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 824 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.3% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $32,130 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $54,240 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (November 2023) | 4.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 89.94% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 94.65% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,323 | 89.94% |
| Black | 67 | 4.55% |
| Hispanic | 49 | 3.33% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 32 | 2.18% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 283 | 96.26% |
| Black | 6 | 2.04% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 1.02% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.68% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 65 | 5.88% |
| Bachelor Degree | 50 | 4.52% |
| High School Diploma | 535 | 48.37% |
| No High School Diploma | 50 | 4.52% |
| GED or Alternate | 112 | 10.13% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 223 | 20.16% |
| Associates Degree | 56 | 5.06% |
| Masters Degree | 13 | 1.18% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Coordinates | 30.34707260,-93.65019989 |
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| Region | Lake Charles Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Lake Charles, LADeRidder, LA |
| Time Zone | Central Standard Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 137 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 9a: 20F to 25F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | November 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | March 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 35f - Flatwoods | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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