Bernice, LA · standard
ZIP Code 71222
Union Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,481
- 9/sq mi Low-density area
- $35,051
- Median income Below-median income area
- $83,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 10.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
- 3rd 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 Parish, 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 average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,308. The poverty rate is 26.3%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $83,900 (53% below the average Louisiana ZIP), and median rent is $649; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Union Parish, so 71222 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 71222?
46.0
Median Age
46.9%
Male
53.1%
Female
9.2%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$25,308
Per Capita Income
26.3%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
24.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 71222 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Bernice, LA household income vs. every Louisiana ZIP code
Median household income among 457 reporting Louisiana ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$35,051 11th percentile higher than 11% of 457 Louisiana ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Louisiana ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,455housing units
1,455
Total Housing Units
1,140
Occupied Units
315
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$83,900
Median Home Value
-53% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 71235
Dubach (71235)
4,280 residents
- 71222
Bernice (71222)
3,481 residents
- 71277
Spearsville (71277)
1,758 residents
- 71256 688
Lillie (71256)
688 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71222 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 71222 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71235
Dubach (71235)
$58,293 median income
- 71256
Lillie (71256)
$43,611 median income
- 71222
Bernice (71222)
$35,051 median income
- 71277
Spearsville (71277)
$26,686 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 71222, both outside LA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,481 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What parish is ZIP code 71222 in?
ZIP code 71222 (Bernice) is located in Union Parish, Louisiana. Union Parish 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.
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