71223 ZIP Code — Bonita, LA

Morehouse County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71223 is located in Bonita, Louisiana, within Morehouse County. It covers approximately 50.73 square miles and serves a population of 407 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71223

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $51,300. Renters make up the majority at 68%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $21,250. Poverty affects 44% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 30% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 4% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (19%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 71223 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

407

population

50.73

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71223 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71223

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71223. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bonita	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71250 Jones (6.5 mi) 71261 Mer Rouge (7.6 mi) 71676 Wilmot (12.7 mi) 71220 Bastrop (13 mi) 71263 Oak Grove (14.9 mi) 71661 Parkdale (18.3 mi) 71266 Pioneer (18.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	407
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	067

Geography
Land area	50.73 sq mi
Water area	0.15 sq mi
Latitude	32.9082
Longitude	-91.6868
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	70.0%	63.0%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	25.8%	25.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	4.2%	10.0%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.2%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

407

Population

People per sq mi

53.5

Median age

$21,250

Median household income

$12,378

Per capita income

$51,300

Median home value

$632

Median monthly rent

32.0%

Home ownership

44.0%

Poverty rate

1.7%

Unemployment

147

Housing units

3.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	60	14.7%
18 and over	347	85.3%
65 and over	93	22.9%
Median age	53.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 45.4%

Black or African American 32.3%

Hispanic or Latino 11.1%

Other race 11.1%

Group	Count	%
White	208	45.4%
Black or African American	148	32.3%
Hispanic or Latino	51	11.1%
Other race	51	11.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	70.0%	63.0%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	25.8%	25.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	4.2%	10.0%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.2%	4.7%

Under $10k 33.0%

$10k–$15k 6.9%

$15k–$25k 20.2%

$25k–$35k 7.9%

$35k–$50k 16.3%

$50k–$75k 7.9%

$75k–$100k 7.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	33.0%
$10k–$15k	6.9%
$15k–$25k	20.2%
$25k–$35k	7.9%
$35k–$50k	16.3%
$50k–$75k	7.9%
$75k–$100k	7.9%
Median income	$21,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 49.2%

$50k–$100k 26.2%

$100k–$150k 12.3%

$200k–$300k 12.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$51,300
Median rent / month	$632
Owner occupied	32.0%
Renter occupied	68.0%
Vacant	28.8%
Single-family detached	65.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	34.7%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.8%
2000–2009	7.0%
1990–1999	22.1%
1980–1989	2.8%
1970–1979	23.9%
1960–1969	32.6%
1950–1959	3.9%
1940–1949	6.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.7%
2 bedrooms	44.2%
3 bedrooms	46.7%
4 bedrooms	0.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	31.0%
1 vehicle	41.9%
2 vehicles	19.7%
3 or more	7.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	19.7%
Electricity	65.0%
Propane / LP gas	15.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	32	15.8%
Cohabiting couple	16	7.9%
Male householder, no spouse	79	38.9%
Female householder, no spouse	76	37.4%
Households with children under 18	43	21.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	56	27.6%
Average household size	2.00

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	55.7%	31.4%
Married	16.5%	18.3%
Separated	3.4%	4.0%
Widowed	0.0%	20.0%
Divorced	24.4%	26.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 25.8%

Some HS, no diploma 15.4%

HS graduate 31.8%

Some college, no degree 23.6%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 3.5%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	58.8%
Bachelor's or higher	3.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	7.1%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	39	45.9%
High school	25	29.4%
College / grad school	15	17.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 36.4%

Education & healthcare 30.5%

Retail trade 11.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.3%

Transportation & utilities 5.1%

Public administration 4.2%

Manufacturing 3.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	16.1%
Service	25.4%
Sales & office	23.7%
Natural resources & construction	26.3%
Production & transportation	8.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	55.9%
Government	20.3%
Self-employed	23.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.2%
Carpool	11.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.7

Poverty

All people 44.0%

Under 18 years 17.0%

18 and over 48.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 27.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.0%
Retirement income	16.7%
Supplemental Security	14.3%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	30.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.5%
High blood pressure	49.5%
High cholesterol	39.7%
Diabetes	19.4%
Heart disease	9.5%
Stroke	5.8%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	32.2%
Kidney disease	4.6%
Pulmonary disease	10.2%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.3%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	38.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.9%
Depression	22.7%
Fair or poor health	26.8%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	15.8%
No health insurance	18.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.9%
Visited dentist	50.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	23.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	4	1.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	12.6%
65 and over	31.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	19.4%
Public insurance	65.4%
No insurance	17.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	396	97.3%
Spanish	51	12.9%
Other Indo-European	51	12.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	356	87.5%
Born in same state	356	87.5%
Born in different state	307	75.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	51	12.5%
Not a US citizen	51	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	60	14.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	25	6.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.9%
Internet access	55.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71223

What city is ZIP code 71223 in?

ZIP code 71223 is primarily assigned to Bonita, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71223 in?

ZIP code 71223 falls within Morehouse County, Louisiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71223?

44% of residents in ZIP code 71223 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 71223 mostly rentals?

68% of occupied units in ZIP code 71223 are renter-occupied.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71223?

4% 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 median household income in ZIP code 71223?

The median household income in ZIP code 71223 is $21,250, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 71223 in?

ZIP code 71223 observes the CST timezone.