71222 ZIP Code — Bernice, LA

Union County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71222 is located in Bernice, Louisiana, within Union County. It covers approximately 143.12 square miles and serves a population of 2,801 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71222

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $95,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

Median household income is $33,603. Poverty affects 30% of residents, above the national average. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 71222 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,801

population

143.12

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71222 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71222

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71222. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bernice	Acceptable
Bernice	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71277 Spearsville (8.7 mi) 71256 Lillie (8.8 mi) 71235 Dubach (10.3 mi) 71048 Lisbon (11.7 mi) 71079 Summerfield (12 mi) 71040 Homer (18.6 mi) 71749 Junction City (20 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,801
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	111

Geography
Land area	143.12 sq mi
Water area	0.13 sq mi
Latitude	32.8281
Longitude	-92.6559
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	318

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.3%	52.9%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	19.7%	29.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	9.8%	14.3%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.2%	3.6%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,801

Population

People per sq mi

47.3

Median age

$33,603

Median household income

$30,375

Per capita income

$95,800

Median home value

$673

Median monthly rent

68.3%

Home ownership

29.6%

Poverty rate

2.1%

Unemployment

1,186

Housing units

13.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

149

25–34

141

178

35–44

168

175

45–54

165

119

55–59

113

150

60–64

142

188

65–74

177

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	507	18.1%
18 and over	2,294	81.9%
65 and over	646	23.1%
Median age	47.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 52.6%

Black or African American 32.9%

Hispanic or Latino 6.7%

Other race 4.7%

Two or more races 3.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,578	52.6%
Black or African American	986	32.9%
Hispanic or Latino	200	6.7%
Other race	141	4.7%
Two or more races	96	3.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.3%	52.9%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	19.7%	29.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	9.8%	14.3%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.2%	3.6%	4.7%

Under $10k 10.3%

$10k–$15k 9.4%

$15k–$25k 21.6%

$25k–$35k 11.2%

$35k–$50k 12.7%

$50k–$75k 13.9%

$75k–$100k 10.2%

$100k–$150k 7.4%

$150k–$200k 0.3%

$200k+ 3.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.3%
$10k–$15k	9.4%
$15k–$25k	21.6%
$25k–$35k	11.2%
$35k–$50k	12.7%
$50k–$75k	13.9%
$75k–$100k	10.2%
$100k–$150k	7.4%
$150k–$200k	0.3%
$200k+	3.2%
Median income	$33,603

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.3%

$50k–$100k 35.5%

$100k–$150k 19.0%

$150k–$200k 10.5%

$200k–$300k 14.8%

$300k–$500k 2.7%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$95,800
Median rent / month	$673
Owner occupied	68.3%
Renter occupied	31.7%
Vacant	23.6%
Single-family detached	68.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.5%
Mobile homes	21.7%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	10.1%
1990–1999	11.6%
1980–1989	27.8%
1970–1979	18.1%
1960–1969	11.4%
1950–1959	10.0%
1940–1949	4.1%
1939 or earlier	3.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	9.3%
2 bedrooms	30.3%
3 bedrooms	48.5%
4 bedrooms	10.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.1%
1 vehicle	43.5%
2 vehicles	29.0%
3 or more	22.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	21.6%
Electricity	61.8%
Propane / LP gas	15.0%
Wood	1.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	453	37.8%
Cohabiting couple	30	2.5%
Male householder, no spouse	258	21.6%
Female householder, no spouse	456	38.1%
Households with children under 18	288	24.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	397	33.2%
Average household size	2.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.3%	26.0%
Married	50.2%	37.9%
Separated	3.9%	3.9%
Widowed	2.1%	20.3%
Divorced	8.5%	11.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.8%

Some HS, no diploma 9.6%

HS graduate 42.4%

Some college, no degree 19.8%

Associate's degree 4.8%

Bachelor's degree 9.9%

Graduate / professional 3.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.5%
Bachelor's or higher	13.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	57	12.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	166	36.5%
High school	166	36.5%
College / grad school	66	14.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.0%

Professional & management 13.1%

Retail trade 11.3%

Construction 11.0%

Manufacturing 9.4%

Agriculture & mining 9.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.7%

Transportation & utilities 5.2%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Public administration 2.3%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Other services 1.2%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.1%
Service	17.4%
Sales & office	20.8%
Natural resources & construction	18.0%
Production & transportation	18.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	91.9%
Government	6.6%
Self-employed	1.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.8%
Carpool	17.2%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	2.4%
Work from home	3.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.2

Poverty

All people 29.6%

Under 18 years 51.3%

18 and over 24.8%

Married-couple families 12.6%

Female-led households 53.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.7%
Retirement income	21.1%
Supplemental Security	10.7%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.9%
High blood pressure	44.4%
High cholesterol	38.4%
Diabetes	15.8%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	29.6%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.0%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	35.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.8%
Depression	24.4%
Fair or poor health	23.1%
Poor mental health	17.6%
Poor physical health	14.4%
No health insurance	17.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.5%
Visited dentist	51.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	21.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	122	5.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	18.6%
65 and over	37.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	46.6%
Public insurance	57.2%
No insurance	10.5%
Uninsured under 19	4.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,642	94.3%
Spanish	86	3.3%
Other Indo-European	86	3.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,641	94.3%
Born in same state	2,629	93.9%
Born in different state	2,188	78.1%
Foreign born	12	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	160	5.7%
Not a US citizen	21	13.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	499	17.8%
French	357	12.7%
Italian	114	4.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	35	1.2%
Polish	6	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.7%
Internet access	77.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71222

What city is ZIP code 71222 in?

ZIP code 71222 is primarily assigned to Bernice, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71222 in?

ZIP code 71222 falls within Union County, Louisiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71222?

30% of residents in ZIP code 71222 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71222?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71222?

The median home value in ZIP code 71222 is $95,800.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 71222?

Health data for ZIP code 71222 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 71222 in?

ZIP code 71222 observes the CST timezone.