Starks
Census-designated place in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana

Starks is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, with 659 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 30 ft (9 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Deweyville, 6.4 miles W.
- 659residents (2020 Census)
- 30 ftelevation · 9 m
- 3.4 sq miland area · 8.9 km²
- 192 / sq mipopulation density
- 70661ZIP code
About Starks
Starks is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Starks had a population of 659. It is located approximately 30 miles (48 km) northwest of Lake Charles and about 5 miles (8 km) from the Texas and Louisiana border. Starks is known for its annual Mayhaw Festival to celebrate the fruit that grows in the bayous along the Texas/Louisiana border.
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Living in Starks
- Median household income
- $16,088
- Median home value
- $150,000
- Median age
- 38.8
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Starks had 659 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 659 |
|---|---|
| Density | 192 per sq mi (74 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Starks at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | Calcasieu Parish |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 659 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.43 sq mi (8.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.3105° N, 93.6667° W |
| ZIP code | 70661 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2272975 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Starks
- Deweyville, TX6.4 mi W
- Forest Heights, TX7.7 mi SW
- Vinton9.4 mi SE
- Little Cypress, TX10.6 mi SW
- Mauriceville, TX13.4 mi SW
- Orange, TX13.9 mi S
- Pinehurst, TX15.4 mi SW
- DeQuincy16.3 mi NE
- West Orange, TX16.9 mi S
- Sulphur19.3 mi E
- Buna, TX19.8 mi NW
- Carlyss20.0 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Starks
What county is Starks in?
Starks is in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Starks, LA?
659 people lived in Starks at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Starks, LA?
The ZIP code of Starks is 70661.
What is the elevation of Starks?
30 feet (9 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Starks?
Deweyville (6.4 mi), Forest Heights (7.7 mi), Vinton (9.4 mi), Little Cypress (10.6 mi), Mauriceville (13.4 mi).
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