Carlyss
Census-designated place in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana

Carlyss is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, with 5,101 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,001 ft (305 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sulphur, 3.7 miles N.
- 5,101residents (2020 Census)
- 1,001 ftelevation · 305 m
- 11.1 sq miland area · 28.7 km²
- 461 / sq mipopulation density
- 70665ZIP code
About Carlyss
Carlyss (pronounced ‘car-liss’) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 5,101 in 2020. It is part of the Lake Charles metropolitan statistical area.
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Living in Carlyss
- Median household income
- $78,179
- Median home value
- $173,200
- Median rent
- $1,358/mo
- Median age
- 35.6
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Carlyss had 5,101 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,101 |
|---|---|
| Density | 461 per sq mi (178 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Carlyss at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | Calcasieu Parish |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 5,101 (2020) |
| Land area | 11.06 sq mi (28.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.09 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,001 ft (305 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.1767° N, 93.3696° W |
| ZIP code | 70665 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2212840 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Carlyss
- Sulphur3.7 mi N
- Prien6.0 mi E
- Westlake8.6 mi NE
- Lake Charles9.6 mi E
- Vinton12.8 mi W
- Moss Bluff13.3 mi NE
- Hackberry14.8 mi S
- Gillis17.1 mi NE
- DeQuincy19.3 mi N
- Starks20.0 mi NW
- Iowa21.8 mi E
- Little Cypress, TX23.0 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Carlyss
What county is Carlyss in?
Carlyss is in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Carlyss, LA?
5,101 people lived in Carlyss at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Carlyss, LA?
The ZIP code of Carlyss is 70665.
What is the elevation of Carlyss?
1,001 feet (305 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Carlyss?
Sulphur (3.7 mi), Prien (6.0 mi), Westlake (8.6 mi), Lake Charles (9.6 mi), Vinton (12.8 mi).
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