| Official Zip Code Name | Sulphur |
| Zip Code State | Louisiana |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Calcasieu |
| Area Code | 337 |
| Current Population: | 28150 |
| Racial Majority: | 88.37% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 83.1% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 6.4% |
| Median Household Income | $42475 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $62040 |
| School Test Performance: | Above Average |
| Average Commute Time | 18.4 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Central Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 10 - 30 ft. |
| Area | 99 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 30.28003700, -93.39265100 |
The current unemployment level in 70663 is 6.4% which is higher than the current county unemployment level of 5.5% and is higher than the current state unemployment at 6.3% and higher than the current national unemployment rate at 5.2%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 70663 increased to 28150 from 27172 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 70663 is while the majority ethnicity attending 70663 public schools is White. 49.8% of students in 70663 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 24711 | 88.37% | 24793 | +-0% |
| Black Or African American | 1593 | 5.7% | 1772 | -10% |
| Hispanic | 1055 | 3.77% | 839 | +26% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 99 | 0.35% | 115 | -14% |
| Asian | 132 | 0.47% | 154 | -14% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.02% | 22 | -77% |
| Other Race | 19 | 0.06% | 19 | -5% |
| Two Or More Races | 436 | 1.25% | 436 | -20% |
| White | 83.1% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 10.4% |
| Hispanic | 3.6% |
| Asian | 0.6% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 2.1% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 28150 | 27172 |
| Male Population | 48.40% | |
| Female Population | 51.60% | |
| Total Households | 10817 |
| Test Score Performance | Above Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 49.8% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 88.9% |
| Median Household Income | $42475 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 56.90% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 32.70% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 10.40% |
| 70663 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| Louisiana District 3 | Clay Higgins | Republican |
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| 70663 Louisiana State House of Representatives Districts | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| 33 | Les Farnum | Republican |
| 35 | Stephen Dwight | Republican |
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| 70663 Louisiana State Senate Districts | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| 27 | Ronnie Johns | Republican |
| 30 | Mike Reese | Republican |
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| 70665 - Sulphur |
| 70633 - Dequincy |
| 70611 - Lake Charles |
| 70668 - Vinton |
| 70669 - Westlake |
| Sulphur, LA |
| Carlyss, LA |
Zip Code 70663 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 40 | 43 | 50 | 56 | 64 | 71 | 73 | 72 | 67 | 57 | 48 | 42 | 57 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 60 | 64 | 71 | 77 | 84 | 89 | 91 | 92 | 88 | 80 | 70 | 63 | 77 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 5.86 | 3.71 | 4.07 | 3.82 | 5.72 | 5.99 | 5.2 | 4.75 | 5.61 | 4.36 | 4.91 | 5.23 | 59.24 |