Bunkie, LA · standard
ZIP Code 71322
Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,969
- 15/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $27,030
- Median income Below-median income area
- $97,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 8.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
- 1st 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 Parish, 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 average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,660. The poverty rate is 38.7%, 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 $97,500 (45% below the average Louisiana ZIP), and median rent is $811; owner occupancy is 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 -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Avoyelles Parish, so 71322 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 71322
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bunkie, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71322.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
27 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
17 establishments
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 71322?
47.8
Median Age
43.0%
Male
57.0%
Female
0.7%
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?
$27,030
Median Household Income
-55% vs state ZIP avg
$27,660
Per Capita Income
38.7%
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 71322 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Bunkie, 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)
$27,030 4th percentile higher than 4% 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
3,064housing units
3,064
Total Housing Units
2,317
Occupied Units
747
Vacant Units
2.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$97,500
Median Home Value
-45% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 71322 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71322
Bunkie (71322)
6,969 residents
- 71327
Cottonport (71327)
5,454 residents
- 71367 1,278
Saint Landry (71367)
1,278 residents
- 71333 666
Evergreen (71333)
666 residents
- 71356 648
Morrow (71356)
648 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71322 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 71322 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71367
Saint Landry (71367)
$62,159 median income
- 71327
Cottonport (71327)
$31,953 median income
- 71322
Bunkie (71322)
$27,030 median income
- 71333 $23,611
Evergreen (71333)
$23,611 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 71322, 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 (6,969 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 71322 in?
ZIP code 71322 (Bunkie) is located in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. Avoyelles Parish 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.
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