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Union Parish, LA
7 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in Union Parish, Louisiana.
Population
20,821
Land area
877sq mi
People per sq mi
24
ZIP codes
7
Cities and towns in Union Parish
Union Parish at a glance
- Union Parish is 78% less dense than Louisiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $42,885 a year, 29% less than the Louisiana figure of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $112,500 (48% below Louisiana) and median rent is $778 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Farmerville (3,407), Bernice (1,355) and Marion (539).
Local data for Union Parish, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Union Parish, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,885
Poverty rate
29.4%
Median home value
$112,500
Prices +14.0% in a year
Median rent
$778/mo
Homeownership
77.8%
Bachelor's or higher
14.8%
Median age
43.7
Average commute
29.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,071), German Americans (1,051), Mexican Americans (923).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,823
5,513 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,356
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$147M
FY 2026, $6,954 per person
PPP loans
$27.3M
953 loans, 4,266 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$71K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Union Parish, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.4%
- Carpooled7.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home3.8%
Average one-way commute: 29.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Union Parish, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
648
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
256
2.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 36°F
58.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone10 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Union Parish, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.0%
U.S. 33.3% +3.7 pts
Diabetes
18.4%
U.S. 12.1% +6.3 pts
Smoking
20.8%
U.S. 12.8% +8.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.9%
U.S. 11.1% -1.2 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Union Parish
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Union Parish, LA?
- Farmerville is the largest city or town in Union Parish, with about 3,407 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Union Parish?
- Union Parish includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 71222, 71234, 71241, 71256, 71260.
- What is the population of Union Parish, LA?
- About 20,821 people live in Union Parish, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Union Parish?
- Union Parish borders Ouachita Parish, Lincoln Parish, Union County, AR, Morehouse Parish, Ashley County, AR, Claiborne Parish.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023