71222 ZIP Code – Bernice, Louisiana

71222 is a ZIP code serving Bernice, Louisiana in Union Parish with a population of approximately 2,801 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $33,603, which is below the Louisiana average and well below the national figure. The median home value of $95,800 is well below the national average, with 80.0% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $673, which is below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 71% single-family (increasing).

At 2.5%, the unemployment rate is well below the national figure. The poverty rate is 23.6%, well above the national average. About 11.6% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well below the national rate. At 48.8, the median age is near the national figure. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 71256, 71235, 71277.

ZIP Code 71222 Data

Population 2,801
Median Household Income $33,603
Median Home Value $95,800
Median Rent $673
Median Age 48.8
Unemployment Rate 2.5%
Poverty Rate 23.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.6%
County Union Parish
State Louisiana

ZIP 71222 vs. Louisiana vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 71222LA Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population2,8018,86610k
Median Household Income$33k$55k$73k
Median Home Value$95k$164k$258k
Median Rent$673$879$1,088
Median Age48.840.543.2
Unemployment Rate2.5%6.8%5.0%
Poverty Rate23.6%20.6%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher11.6%19.5%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
71256 LILLIE 641 $41,094
71235 DUBACH 4,206 $46,786
71277 SPEARSVILLE 1,863 $30,625
71048 LISBON 130 $82,975
71079 SUMMERFIELD 229 Not provided