City

Berwick, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  St. Mary County  ·  Louisiana

👥4,732Population
💰$56,146Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂32.9Median Age
🏠$190,600Median Home Value▼ 32% below avg
🎓37.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊8.6%Unemployment▲ 75% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75.9%Hispanic: 11.2%Black: 10.3%Other: 2.6%Race
White75.9%
Hispanic11.2%
Black10.3%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
22%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.79
Below Poverty19.8% ▲ 98% above avg
College Grads37.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment8.6% ▲ 75% above avg
No HS Diploma62 (2.6%)
HS Graduate838 (34.5%)
Some College322 (13.3%)
Associates289 (11.9%)
Bachelors216 (8.9%)
Graduate Degree701 (28.9%)

Education

No HS: 2.6%HS Grad: 34.5%Some College: 13.3%Associates: 11.9%Bachelors: 8.9%Graduate: 28.9%Edu
No HS2.6%
HS Grad34.5%
Some College13.3%
Associates11.9%
Bachelors8.9%
Graduate28.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.8%Renter: 23.2%Tenure
Owner76.8%
Renter23.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,146 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$190,600 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$492/mo
Total Housing Units1,958
Vacant Units269

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
52%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
55%
About Berwick, LA

Berwick is a city in Louisiana, located in St. Mary County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,732 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.9 years.

Economically, Berwick is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,146 is below the national average. Approximately 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.6%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Berwick is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $190,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $492 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Berwick is moderately educated. 37.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (75.89%).

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

ZIP Codes in Berwick
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70342 4,732 $56,146 $190,600 $492 8.6% 37.8% 76.8%