PlainZIP

Bunkie, LA · standard

ZIP Code 71322

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

6,969
15/sq mi
$27,030
Median income
$97,500
Median home value
8.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bunkie pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

1th pct
household income, US ZIPs
9th pct
home value, US ZIPs
15
people per sq mi
54%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71322 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 71322 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bunkie, Avoyelles County, Louisiana, home to 6,969 residents across 461.5 square miles, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 71322 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $27,030 (55% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $27,660. Local economic indicators show a 38.7% poverty rate alongside 7.8% unemployment. Median home value sits at $97,500 (45% below the state average), median rent at $811 a month, and owner-occupancy at 54.1%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.8, and the average commute is -. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Avoyelles County, so you can benchmark 71322 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 71322

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bunkie, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71322.

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 71322, Bunkie, 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

6,969

Population

461.5

Area (sq mi)

15

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 71322?

47.8

Median Age

43.0%

Male

57.0%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 43.6%
African American 50.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

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?

$27,030

Median Household Income

-55% vs state

$27,660

Per Capita Income

38.7%

Poverty Rate

7.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 71322 ranks nationally

Bunkie, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$27,030 1st percentile higher than 1% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.6%

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

What does housing look like?

3,064

Total Housing Units

2,317

Occupied Units

747

Vacant Units

2.27

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 54.1%
Renter 45.9%

$97,500

Median Home Value

-45% vs state

$811

Median Rent

1975

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 129 business establishments in ZIP 71322, employing approximately 1,417 people with a combined annual payroll of $57,373,000.

129

Businesses

1,417

Employees

$57.4M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 27 20.9%
Health care and social assistance 17 13.2%
Construction 13 10.1%
Accommodation and food services 13 10.1%
Other services (except public administration) 11 8.5%
Finance and insurance 10 7.8%
Wholesale trade 7 5.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 5.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 3.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 3.1%
Utilities 3 2.3%
Manufacturing 3 2.3%
Transportation and warehousing 3 2.3%

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 71322 vs 71333 →

ZIP 71322 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 71322 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 71322 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 71322 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
71333 Evergreen, LA 666 5.2 mi
71356 Morrow, LA 648 6.6 mi
71367 Saint Landry, LA 1,278 8.8 mi
71327 Cottonport, LA 5,454 10.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Avoyelles County

71351 standard
Marksville, LA
Pop: 11,502
71327 standard
Cottonport, LA
Pop: 5,454
71350 standard
Mansura, LA
Pop: 4,124
71369 standard
Simmesport, LA
Pop: 3,222
71341 standard
Hessmer, LA
Pop: 3,069
71355 standard
Moreauville, LA
Pop: 2,764

Related Areas

Avoyelles County Bunkie, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71322 in? ▼
ZIP code 71322 (Bunkie) is located in Avoyelles County, Louisiana. Avoyelles County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/avoyelles-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 71322? ▼
ZIP code 71322 in Bunkie, LA has a population of 6,969 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71322? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 71322 is $27,030, which is 65% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71322? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 71322 is $97,500, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71322? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 71322 is African American at 50.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71322? ▼
ZIP code 71322 has 129 business establishments employing approximately 1,417 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71322? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71322 are: Retail trade (27), Health care and social assistance (17), Construction (13). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71322? ▼
In ZIP code 71322, 54.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 71322? ▼
In ZIP code 71322, approximately 54.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71322? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71322 is 38.7% 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.