What city is ZIP code 71222?

ZIP code 71222 is in Bernice, LA (Union Parish).

What county is ZIP code 71222 in?

ZIP code 71222 is mostly in Union Parish, Louisiana.

How many people live in ZIP code 71222?

About 2,871 people live in the 71222 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

ZIP Code 71222

Bernice, LA, Union Parish

Population

2,871

Land area

143.1sq mi

People per sq mi

City

Bernice

ZIP 71222 and nearby ZIP codes

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ZIP 71222 at a glance

ZIP 71222 (Bernice) is 81% less dense than Louisiana as a whole.
The median household income is $35,051, 42% below the Louisiana median of $60,756.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $83,900 (61% below Louisiana) and median rent is $649 a month.

Local data for ZIP 71222

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

ZIP 71222, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$35,051

Poverty rate

26.3%

Median home value

$83,900

Median rent

$649/mo

Homeownership

80.0%

Bachelor's or higher

10.0%

Median age

46.0

Average commute

24.4 min

Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations

Details

Business establishments

ZIP Business Patterns 2023

Employees

286

$12.8M annual payroll

PPP loans

$2.1M

67 loans

Campaign donations

$2,413

17% D, 35% R, 2026 cycle

PPP loans in this ZIP

Environment and hazard risk

ZIP 71222, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: ice storm

Storm events since 1996

648

Countywide, mostly 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 history Check a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in ZIP 71222, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.5%

U.S. 33.3% +5.2 pts

Diabetes

18.3%

U.S. 12.1% +6.2 pts

Smoking

20.0%

U.S. 12.8% +7.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.1%

U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts

Frequently asked questions

What city is ZIP code 71222?: ZIP code 71222 is in Bernice, LA (Union Parish).
What county is ZIP code 71222 in?: ZIP code 71222 is mostly in Union Parish, Louisiana.
How many people live in ZIP code 71222?: About 2,871 people live in the 71222 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.