PlainZIP

Bernice, LA · standard

ZIP Code 71222

Union County, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

3,481
9/sq mi
$35,051
Median income
$83,900
Median home value
10.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bernice pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

3th pct
household income, US ZIPs
5th pct
home value, US ZIPs
9
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71222 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 71222 covers 378.4 square miles in Bernice, Union County, Louisiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,481 residents on file, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 71222 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $35,051 (41% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $25,308. 26.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.5%. Median home value sits at $83,900 (53% below the state average), median rent at $649 a month, and owner-occupancy at 80.0%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46, and the average commute is 24 minutes. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 5 more sharing Union County, letting you compare 71222 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 71222

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bernice, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71222.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 71222, Bernice, LA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

3,481

Population

378.4

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 71222?

46.0

Median Age

46.9%

Male

53.1%

Female

9.2%

Foreign-Born

White 54.8%
African American 29.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$35,051

Median Household Income

-41% vs state

$25,308

Per Capita Income

26.3%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

24.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 71222 ranks nationally

Bernice, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$35,051 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 47.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,455

Total Housing Units

1,140

Occupied Units

315

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.0%
Renter 20.0%

$83,900

Median Home Value

-53% vs state

$649

Median Rent

1982

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 30 business establishments in ZIP 71222, employing approximately 286 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,829,000.

30

Businesses

286

Employees

$12.8M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 6 20.0%
Health care and social assistance 6 20.0%
Other services (except public administration) 6 20.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 71222 vs 71235 →

ZIP 71222 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71222 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 71222 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 71222 ranks #3 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
71235 Dubach, LA 4,280 9.5 mi
71256 Lillie, LA 688 9.4 mi
71277 Spearsville, LA 1,758 10.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Union County

71241 standard
Farmerville, LA
Pop: 9,982
71234 standard
Downsville, LA
Pop: 3,992
71260 standard
Marion, LA
Pop: 3,177
71277 standard
Spearsville, LA
Pop: 1,758
71256 standard
Lillie, LA
Pop: 688

Related Areas

Union County Bernice, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71222 in? ▼
ZIP code 71222 (Bernice) is located in Union County, Louisiana. Union County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/union-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 71222? ▼
ZIP code 71222 in Bernice, LA has a population of 3,481 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71222? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 71222 is $35,051, which is 54% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71222? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 71222 is $83,900, which is 70% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71222? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 71222 is White at 54.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71222? ▼
ZIP code 71222 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 286 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71222? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71222 are: Retail trade (6), Health care and social assistance (6), Other services (except public administration) (6). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71222? ▼
In ZIP code 71222, 47.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 71222? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 71222 is 24.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 71222? ▼
In ZIP code 71222, approximately 80.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71222? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71222 is 26.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.