ZIP Code Market Report
70615 — Lake Charles, LA
Data through February 2026 · Updated monthly
Avg Home Value
$145,795
▲ 4.6% year-over-year
Month-over-Month
-0.7%
▼ 0.7%
Single Family
$144,600
Condo / Co-op
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The average home value in the 70615 ZIP code (Lake Charles, Louisiana) is $145,795 as of February 2026. Home prices are rising, up 4.6% compared to last year.
The market in 70615 has a $173,029 spread between bottom-tier homes at $77,549 and top-tier homes at $250,578. Bottom-tier properties represent the primary opportunity range for real estate investors using the 70% rule, fix-and-flip, or BRRRR strategies.
Looking ahead, Zillow's forecast model projects home values in the 70615 ZIP code will increase 1.3% over the next 12 months, bringing the projected average to approximately $147,690. This modest projected change should be factored into any investment analysis for properties in this area.
This report is part of the Calcasieu Parish market area in Louisiana. For a broader view of the housing market including rent data, market activity, and affordability analysis, see the full Calcasieu Parish report.
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Market Snapshot
70615 Housing Market at a Glance
Key metrics for the last 3 months with trend direction.
| Metric | Dec 2025 | Jan 2026 | Feb 2026 | 3-Mo Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Home Value | $147,142 | $146,761 | $145,795 | ▼ 0.9% |
| Single Family Value | $143,055 | $144,154 | $144,600 | ▲ 1.1% |
Home Values
70615 Home Value Trend
Historical home values for ZIP code 70615. Switch between All Homes, Single Family, Bottom Tier, and Top Tier.
Source: Zillow Research ZHVI / ZORI · Updated monthly
Property Types
Home Values by Property Type in 70615
How different property types compare in this ZIP code.
All Homes
$145,795
Single Family
$144,600
Bottom Tier
$77,549
Top Tier
$250,578
Forecast
12-Month Home Value Forecast for 70615
Zillow projects home values in 70615 will increase 1.3% over the next year, reaching approximately $147,690.
Current Value
$145,795
Projected Change
+1.3%
▲ 1.3%
Projected Value
$147,690
Source: Zillow Home Value Forecast (ZHVF). Forecasts are not guarantees.
Data Sources and Methodology
Home value data for ZIP code 70615 comes from the Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), updated monthly. ZHVI measures the typical home value using Zillow's automated valuation model, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.
This report was last updated February 2026. Data is refreshed on the 17th of each month.
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