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Moss Bluff, LA

Census-designated place in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. ZIP codes: 70611.

Population

12,482

Land area

15.2sq mi

People per sq mi

820

ZIP codes

1

Moss Bluff and its ZIP codes

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Moss Bluff at a glance

  • Moss Bluff is about 7.7 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 41st among 488 cities and towns in Louisiana.
  • The median household income is $92,036, 51% above the Louisiana median of $60,756.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $252,900 (17% above Louisiana) and median rent is $1,324 a month.

Local data for Moss Bluff, LA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Moss Bluff, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$92,036

Poverty rate

8.9%

Median home value

$252,900

Median rent

$1,324/mo

Homeownership

81.0%

Bachelor's or higher

29.0%

Median age

44.1

Average commute

24.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (1,777), Irish Americans (1,281), German Americans (1,275).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Calcasieu Parish. PPP loans are for Moss Bluff.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.8%

Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$63,063

89,310 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$56,113

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.22B

FY 2026, $5,618 per person

Calcasieu Parish economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Moss Bluff, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone84.8%
  • Carpooled8.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
  • Worked from home6.9%

Average one-way commute: 24.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Moss Bluff, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: lightning

Storm events since 1996

706

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

11,641

16.9% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

92° / 40°F

69.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Moss Bluff, LA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.5%

U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts

Diabetes

11.7%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

15.0%

U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.7%

U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts

ZIP codes in Moss Bluff

1 in or overlapping Moss Bluff. Population shown

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Cities near Moss Bluff

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
WestlakeCity3.7 mi3.8
GillisCensus-designated place5.7 mi1.7
Lake CharlesCity6.8 mi47.5
SulphurCity9.1 mi11.2
PrienCensus-designated place10 mi5.3
CarlyssCensus-designated place12 mi11.1
IowaTown13 mi3.4
DeQuincyCity17 mi3.2
LacassineCensus-designated place18 mi1.7
FentonVillage19 mi0.5
ReevesVillage19 mi2.4
OrettaCensus-designated place21 mi2.2
LongvilleCensus-designated place22 mi5.7
HayesCensus-designated place22 mi2.8
VintonTown23 mi5.1
HackberryCensus-designated place24 mi28.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Moss Bluff, LA in?
Moss Bluff is in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
What ZIP codes are in Moss Bluff, LA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Moss Bluff include 70611.
What is the population of Moss Bluff, LA?
About 12,482 people live in Moss Bluff, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Moss Bluff?
Nearby places include Westlake (3.7 mi), Gillis (5.7 mi), Lake Charles (6.8 mi), Sulphur (9.1 mi), Prien (10 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023