| ZIP Code | 71222 |
|---|---|
| City | Bernice |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | Union County |
| Area Code | 318 |
| Elevation | 215 ft |
| Latitude | 32.82922 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -92.660475 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 22111 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 48.8 yrs ↑ 23% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.28 |
| Below Poverty | 22.7% ▲ 127% above avg |
| College Grads | 15.7% ▼ 59% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.5% ▼ 50% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 74 (3.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 855 (44.6%) |
| Some College | 305 (15.9%) |
| Associates | 380 (19.8%) |
| Bachelors | 74 (3.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 227 (11.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $33,399 ▼ 56% below avg ↑ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $102,700 ▼ 63% below avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $645/mo ↑ 38% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,500 |
| Vacant Units | 369 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.28 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,500 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 369 |
| Owner Occupied | 75.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 24.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.28 |
ZIP code 71222 is located in Bernice, Louisiana, within Union County. With a population of 2,621, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 48.8 years. Economically, 71222 is a lower-income ZIP code: the median household income of $33,399 is well below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 71222 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $102,700 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $645 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 75.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 23% since 2019.
The population of 71222 is majority White (56.20%). Residents are less-educated — 15.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 22.7%. Household income has grown by 6% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 71222 stands at 2.5%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 81%.
Overall, ZIP code 71222 in Bernice, LA is characterized as lower-income, less-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,621 residents, a median household income of $33,399, and a median home value of $102,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Louisiana.