City

Bonita, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Morehouse County  ·  Louisiana

👥377Population
💰$23,750Median HH Income▼ 69% below avg
🎂53.3Median Age
🏠$61,900Median Home Value▼ 78% below avg
🎓8.5%College Grads▼ 78% below avg
📊0.8%Unemployment▼ 84% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.4% Female 44.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 39.3%Hispanic: 10.9%Black: 49.9%Race
White39.3%
Hispanic10.9%
Black49.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
8%
18–24
16%
25–44
12%
45–64
41%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.3 yrs
Avg HH Size1.98
Below Poverty40.3% ▲ 303% above avg
College Grads8.5% ▼ 78% below avg
Unemployment0.8% ▼ 84% below avg
HS Graduate122 (68.9%)
Some College16 (9%)
Associates24 (13.6%)
Graduate Degree15 (8.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 68.9%Some College: 9%Associates: 13.6%Graduate: 8.5%Edu
HS Grad68.9%
Some College9.0%
Associates13.6%
Graduate8.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 44.2%Renter: 55.8%Tenure
Owner44.2%
Renter55.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
46%
$50k–$100k
38%
$100k–$150k
6%
$200k–$300k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$23,750 ▼ 69% below avg
Median Home Value$61,900 ▼ 78% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$656/mo
Total Housing Units255
Vacant Units65

Income Distribution

Under $25k
54%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
6%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
32%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
50%
About Bonita, LA

Bonita is a city in Louisiana, located in Morehouse County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 377 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.3 years.

Economically, Bonita is a lower-income community. The median household income of $23,750 is well below the national average. Approximately 40.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Bonita is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $61,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $656 per month.

The population of Bonita is less-educated. 8.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 49.9%.

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

ZIP Codes in Bonita
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71223 377 $23,750 $61,900 $656 0.8% 8.5% 44.2%