Union County, LA ZIP Codes
Louisiana (LA) · 6 ZIP codes · 6 cities
6
ZIP codes
21,091
population (2021)
-7.2%
pop change since 2010
22111
FIPS code
Union County ZIP code map
About Union County
Union County is located in Louisiana and contains 6 ZIP codes across 6 cities and communities.
The county's population was 21,091 as of 2021,
a decrease of
7.2% from 22,721 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Union County is 22111.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 21,091 |
| 2010 population | 22,721 |
| Change | -7.2% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Louisiana |
| FIPS code | 22111 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Union County
ZIP codes for Union County, LA (6)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71222 | Bernice | Union | View map |
| 71234 | Downsville | Union | View map |
| 71241 | Farmerville | Union | View map |
| 71256 | Lillie | Union | View map |
| 71260 | Marion | Union | View map |
| 71277 | Spearsville | Union | View map |
Demographics & statistics
21,350
Population
43.9
Median age
$48,516
Median household income
$27,883
Per capita income
$100,033
Median home value
$783
Median monthly rent
76.8%
Home ownership
28.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
Unemployment
8,531
Housing units
15.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
669
Under 5
720
625
5–9
672
636
10–14
685
683
15–19
735
555
20–24
598
1,071
25–34
1,154
1,036
35–44
1,115
1,239
45–54
1,335
709
55–59
764
854
60–64
919
1,262
65–74
1,359
704
75–84
758
237
85+
256
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,849 | 25.4% |
| 18 and over | 16,501 | 74.6% |
| 65 and over | 4,576 | 18.8% |
| Median age | 43.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
66%
Black or African American
22.7%
Hispanic or Latino
4.6%
Two or more races
4.5%
Other race
2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,766 | 66% |
| Black or African American | 5,090 | 22.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,036 | 4.6% |
| Two or more races | 1,005 | 4.5% |
| Other race | 448 | 2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 29 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
11.2%
$10k–$15k
11.5%
$15k–$25k
11.3%
$25k–$35k
11.7%
$35k–$50k
11.8%
$50k–$75k
14.5%
$75k–$100k
10.3%
$100k–$150k
10.4%
$150k–$200k
2.5%
$200k+
4.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 11.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 11.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 11.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 10.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.5% |
| $200k+ | 4.9% |
| Median income | $48,516 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
28.4%
$50k–$100k
24.6%
$100k–$150k
14.7%
$150k–$200k
11.3%
$200k–$300k
13.7%
$300k–$500k
4.9%
$500k–$1M
2.3%
$1M+
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $100,033 |
| Median rent / month | $783 |
| Owner occupied | 76.8% |
| Renter occupied | 23.2% |
| Vacant | 21.8% |
| Single-family detached | 53.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.4% |
| Mobile homes | 39.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.56 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 19.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 23.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 53.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.7% |
| 3 or more | 22.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 21.1% |
| Electricity | 64.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 12.9% |
| Wood | 0.9% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,923 | 45.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 225 | 2.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,253 | 18.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,676 | 33.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,055 | 25.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,928 | 32.0% |
| Average household size | 2.59 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 31.0% | 25.8% |
| Married | 51.2% | 49.2% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 11.6% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 9.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.1%
Some HS, no diploma
11.1%
HS graduate
46.6%
Some college, no degree
18.1%
Associate's degree
5.8%
Bachelor's degree
12.7%
Graduate / professional
2.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 85.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 15.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 184 | 4.8% |
| Kindergarten | 226 | 4.8% |
| Elementary school | 2,058 | 51.1% |
| High school | 1,120 | 24.5% |
| College / grad school | 706 | 14.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.5%
Retail trade
15.5%
Manufacturing
13.1%
Construction
9.8%
Professional & management
8.2%
Agriculture & mining
7.1%
Finance & real estate
5.4%
Transportation & utilities
4.7%
Other services
3.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.4%
Information
2.6%
Public administration
1.6%
Wholesale trade
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 28.0% |
| Service | 16.9% |
| Sales & office | 22.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 15.5% |
| Production & transportation | 17.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 86.7% |
| Government | 7.6% |
| Self-employed | 5.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.8% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 84.0% |
| Carpool | 10.4% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 1.3% |
| Other means | 1.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 33.7 |
Poverty
All people
28.3%
Under 18 years
44.3%
18 and over
22.3%
Married-couple families
9.0%
Female-led households
46.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 37.5% |
| Retirement income | 21.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 23.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 42.6% |
| High cholesterol | 38.2% |
| Heart disease | 8.2% |
| Stroke | 4.4% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| Arthritis | 28.7% |
| Kidney disease | 3.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.1% |
| Cancer | 6.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.8% |
| No physical activity | 33.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 21.1% |
| Poor mental health | 17.4% |
| Poor physical health | 13.7% |
| No health insurance | 15.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.8% |
| Visited dentist | 54.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.8% |
| Teeth loss | 19.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,035 | 5.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.1% |
| Under 18 | 1.2% |
| 18–64 years | 15.3% |
| 65 and over | 30.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 48.4% |
| Public insurance | 55.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 19,961 | 92.8% |
| Spanish | 208 | 1.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 202 | 1.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 4 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 20,988 | 98.3% |
| Born in same state | 20,901 | 97.7% |
| Born in different state | 16,785 | 76.6% |
| Foreign born | 87 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 362 | 1.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 80 | 56.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,930 | 18.4% |
| Arab | 2,354 | 11% |
| Italian | 1,305 | 6.1% |
| English | 156 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 89 | 0.4% |
| Polish | 10 | 0% |
| Irish | 1 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.6% |
| Internet access | 79.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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