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Berwick, LA
Town in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana. ZIP codes: 70342.
Population
4,607
Land area
5.9sq mi
People per sq mi
781
ZIP codes
1
Berwick and its ZIP codes
Berwick at a glance
- Berwick is about 7.3 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $51,580, 15% below the Louisiana median of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $212,400 and median rent is $493 a month.
Local data for Berwick, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Berwick, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,580
Poverty rate
18.6%
Median home value
$212,400
Median rent
$493/mo
Homeownership
70.2%
Bachelor's or higher
27.3%
Median age
34.8
Average commute
21.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (1,159), Italian Americans (427), German Americans (413).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for St. Mary Parish. PPP loans are for Berwick.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,289
19,370 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,332
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$537M
FY 2026, $10,860 per person
PPP loans
$15.83M
211 loans, 1,431 jobs reported
How people get to work
Berwick, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.8%
- Carpooled3.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.4%
Average one-way commute: 21.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Berwick, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
164
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,543
12.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 45°F
58.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Berwick, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.8%
U.S. 33.3% +8.5 pts
Diabetes
14.3%
U.S. 12.1% +2.2 pts
Smoking
20.0%
U.S. 12.8% +7.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.8%
U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts
ZIP codes in Berwick
1 in or overlapping Berwick. Population shown
Cities near Berwick
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Bayou VistaCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 1.8 |
| Morgan CityCity | 2.2 mi | 6 |
| PattersonCity | 4.4 mi | 2.5 |
| SiracusavilleCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 0.8 |
| AmeliaCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 2.5 |
| Bayou L'OurseCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 2.7 |
| CentervilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| FranklinCity | 17 mi | 10 |
| Pierre PartCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.1 |
| SupremeCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.4 |
| LabadievilleCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.9 |
| NapoleonvilleVillage | 21 mi | 0.2 |
| BaldwinTown | 21 mi | 3.2 |
| CharentonCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 5 |
| Bayou CorneCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.4 |
| PaincourtvilleCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Berwick, LA in?
- Berwick is in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana.
- What ZIP codes are in Berwick, LA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Berwick include 70342.
- What is the population of Berwick, LA?
- About 4,607 people live in Berwick, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Berwick?
- Nearby places include Bayou Vista (1.6 mi), Morgan City (2.2 mi), Patterson (4.4 mi), Siracusaville (5.2 mi), Amelia (8.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023