71322 ZIP Code — Bunkie, LA

Avoyelles County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71322 is located in Bunkie, Louisiana, within Avoyelles County. It covers approximately 196.00 square miles and serves a population of 5,423 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71322

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $114,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

The gap between median ($24,588) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 28% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 31% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 71322 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.

5,423

population

196.00

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71322 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71322

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71322. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bunkie	Acceptable
Bunkie	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71333 Evergreen (4.7 mi) 71356 Morrow (6.8 mi) 71327 Cottonport (7.7 mi) 71367 Saint Landry (10 mi) 71341 Hessmer (13 mi) 70589 Washington (13.1 mi) 71362 Plaucheville (13.3 mi) 71350 Mansura (13.6 mi) 71325 Cheneyville (15.1 mi) 70586 Ville Platte (16.5 mi) 71369 Simmesport (16.5 mi) 71358 Palmetto (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,423
Population density	28 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	196.00 sq mi
Water area	1.34 sq mi
Latitude	30.8774
Longitude	-92.1384
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	71.3%	63.8%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	19.5%	20.6%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	6.8%	13.1%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.5%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

5,423

Population

People per sq mi

57.1

Median age

$24,588

Median household income

$27,472

Per capita income

$114,300

Median home value

$803

Median monthly rent

65.0%

Home ownership

27.5%

Poverty rate

7.2%

Unemployment

2,301

Housing units

15.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

104

Under 5

129

122

5–9

153

184

10–14

231

15–19

119

20–24

121

122

25–34

152

191

35–44

238

261

45–54

326

106

55–59

133

413

60–64

516

404

65–74

505

228

75–84

284

85+

105

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,069	19.7%
18 and over	4,354	80.3%
65 and over	1,610	29.7%
Median age	57.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 57.6%

Black or African American 36.3%

Two or more races 2.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Other race 1.6%

Group	Count	%
White	3,175	57.6%
Black or African American	2,001	36.3%
Two or more races	160	2.9%
Hispanic or Latino	87	1.6%
Other race	87	1.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	71.3%	63.8%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	19.5%	20.6%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	6.8%	13.1%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.5%	4.7%

Under $10k 6.9%

$10k–$15k 16.2%

$15k–$25k 28.3%

$25k–$35k 17.0%

$35k–$50k 7.8%

$50k–$75k 9.9%

$75k–$100k 2.1%

$100k–$150k 5.8%

$200k+ 6.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.9%
$10k–$15k	16.2%
$15k–$25k	28.3%
$25k–$35k	17.0%
$35k–$50k	7.8%
$50k–$75k	9.9%
$75k–$100k	2.1%
$100k–$150k	5.8%
$200k+	6.0%
Median income	$24,588

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.4%

$50k–$100k 32.2%

$100k–$150k 17.6%

$150k–$200k 7.2%

$200k–$300k 10.4%

$300k–$500k 13.1%

$500k–$1M 0.7%

$1M+ 6.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$114,300
Median rent / month	$803
Owner occupied	65.0%
Renter occupied	35.0%
Vacant	24.9%
Single-family detached	81.0%
Large apartment buildings	3.9%
Mobile homes	10.0%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.15

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.0%
2010–2019	2.3%
2000–2009	12.1%
1990–1999	6.7%
1980–1989	9.2%
1970–1979	14.0%
1960–1969	14.9%
1950–1959	19.3%
1940–1949	7.4%
1939 or earlier	12.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	7.6%
2 bedrooms	18.2%
3 bedrooms	64.7%
4 bedrooms	7.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	17.5%
1 vehicle	42.4%
2 vehicles	19.6%
3 or more	20.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	48.9%
Electricity	49.9%
Propane / LP gas	0.9%
Wood	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	625	26.7%
Cohabiting couple	68	2.9%
Male householder, no spouse	600	25.6%
Female householder, no spouse	1,050	44.8%
Households with children under 18	482	20.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,122	47.9%
Average household size	2.28

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.3%	22.0%
Married	49.3%	39.3%
Separated	3.8%	2.8%
Widowed	1.7%	17.2%
Divorced	14.9%	18.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.3%

Some HS, no diploma 16.0%

HS graduate 39.8%

Some college, no degree 20.4%

Associate's degree 3.4%

Bachelor's degree 5.9%

Graduate / professional 9.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.8%
Bachelor's or higher	15.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	80	8.8%
Elementary school	515	56.7%
High school	224	24.6%
College / grad school	90	9.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.1%

Agriculture & mining 16.6%

Professional & management 9.9%

Manufacturing 9.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.9%

Retail trade 7.5%

Wholesale trade 7.0%

Other services 5.9%

Transportation & utilities 5.6%

Construction 5.2%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Public administration 2.4%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.0%
Service	33.5%
Sales & office	17.9%
Natural resources & construction	6.7%
Production & transportation	21.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.0%
Government	6.5%
Self-employed	22.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.8%
Carpool	3.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	7.3%
Work from home	5.0%
Other means	8.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.2

Poverty

All people 27.5%

Under 18 years 52.3%

18 and over 21.3%

Married-couple families 2.1%

Female-led households 43.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.1%
Retirement income	33.2%
Supplemental Security	8.8%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	30.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.2%
High blood pressure	44.1%
High cholesterol	38.3%
Diabetes	15.5%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	29.0%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.1%
Binge drinking	17.3%
No physical activity	34.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.3%
Depression	25.0%
Fair or poor health	23.0%
Poor mental health	17.9%
Poor physical health	14.3%
No health insurance	16.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.5%
Visited dentist	52.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	21.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	238	5.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.4%
Under 18	6.4%
18–64 years	23.8%
65 and over	37.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	40.9%
Public insurance	66.4%
No insurance	9.8%
Uninsured under 19	8.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,190	95.7%
Spanish	75	1.4%
Other Indo-European	29	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	46	0.9%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,394	99.5%
Born in same state	5,394	99.5%
Born in different state	4,753	87.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	29	0.5%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	519	9.6%
French	432	8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	210	3.9%
German	117	2.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.2%
Internet access	69.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71322

What city is ZIP code 71322 in?

ZIP code 71322 is primarily assigned to Bunkie, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71322 in?

ZIP code 71322 falls within Avoyelles County, Louisiana.

Does ZIP code 71322 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 71322 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71322?

28% of residents in ZIP code 71322 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 71322 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 71322 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 71322?

The median household income in ZIP code 71322 is $24,588, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 71322 in?

ZIP code 71322 observes the CST timezone.