Prien
Census-designated place in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana
Prien is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, with 7,745 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,299 ft (396 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lake Charles, 5.0 miles NE.
- 7,745residents (2020 Census)
- 1,299 ftelevation · 396 m
- 5.3 sq miland area · 13.8 km²
- 1,454 / sq mipopulation density
- 70605ZIP code
About Prien
Prien is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Prien had a population of 7,745. It is part of the Lake Charles metropolitan statistical area. Some of the area has been annexed into the city of Lake Charles.
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Living in Prien
- Median household income
- $87,292
- Median home value
- $278,000
- Median rent
- $1,292/mo
- Median age
- 36.3
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Prien had 7,745 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,745 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,454 per sq mi (562 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Prien at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | Calcasieu Parish |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 7,745 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.33 sq mi (13.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.63 sq mi (1.64 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,299 ft (396 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.1510° N, 93.2742° W |
| ZIP code | 70605 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2262647 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Prien
- Lake Charles5.0 mi NE
- Carlyss6.0 mi W
- Sulphur7.3 mi NW
- Westlake7.6 mi N
- Moss Bluff11.6 mi N
- Hackberry15.2 mi SW
- Gillis16.2 mi N
- Iowa16.8 mi E
- Vinton18.7 mi W
- Hayes21.1 mi E
- Lacassine21.8 mi E
- DeQuincy23.0 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Prien
What county is Prien in?
Prien is in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Prien, LA?
7,745 people lived in Prien at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Prien, LA?
The ZIP code of Prien is 70605.
What is the elevation of Prien?
1,299 feet (396 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Prien?
Lake Charles (5.0 mi), Carlyss (6.0 mi), Sulphur (7.3 mi), Westlake (7.6 mi), Moss Bluff (11.6 mi).
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