City

Bernice, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Union County  ·  Louisiana

👥2,621Population
💰$33,399Median HH Income▼ 56% below avg
🎂48.8Median Age
🏠$102,700Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓15.7%College Grads▼ 59% below avg
📊2.5%Unemployment▼ 50% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 56.2%Hispanic: 8.7%Black: 32.9%Other: 2.2%Race
White56.2%
Hispanic8.7%
Black32.9%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
11%
18–24
5%
25–44
21%
45–64
32%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty22.7% ▲ 127% above avg
College Grads15.7% ▼ 59% below avg
Unemployment2.5% ▼ 50% below avg
No HS Diploma74 (3.9%)
HS Graduate855 (44.6%)
Some College305 (15.9%)
Associates380 (19.8%)
Bachelors74 (3.9%)
Graduate Degree227 (11.9%)

Education

No HS: 3.9%HS Grad: 44.6%Some College: 15.9%Associates: 19.8%Bachelors: 3.9%Graduate: 11.9%Edu
No HS3.9%
HS Grad44.6%
Some College15.9%
Associates19.8%
Bachelors3.9%
Graduate11.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.1%Renter: 24.9%Tenure
Owner75.1%
Renter24.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
34%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$33,399 ▼ 56% below avg
Median Home Value$102,700 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$645/mo
Total Housing Units1,500
Vacant Units369

Income Distribution

Under $25k
43%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
0%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
55%
About Bernice, LA

Bernice is a city in Louisiana, located in Union County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,621 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.8 years.

Economically, Bernice is a lower-income community. The median household income of $33,399 is well below the national average. Approximately 22.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Bernice is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $102,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $645 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bernice is less-educated. 15.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority White (56.2%).

Bernice, LA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Louisiana.

ZIP Codes in Bernice
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71222 2,621 $33,399 $102,700 $645 2.5% 15.7% 75.1%