| Official Zip Code Name | Bunkie |
| Zip Code State | Louisiana |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Avoyelles |
| Secondary County: | Saint Landry |
| Area Code | 318 |
| Alternate Zip Code Names | EOLA WHITEHALL |
| Unacceptable Zip Code Names | WHITEVILLE |
| Current Population: | 6969 |
| Racial Majority: | 51.73% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | Black 69% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 5.1% |
| Median Household Income | $24048 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $54170 |
| School Test Performance: | Below Average |
| Average Commute Time | 32.1 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Central Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 30 - 62 ft. |
| Area | 198 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 30.86931000, -92.15150900 |
The current unemployment level in 71322 is 5.1% which is lower than the current county unemployment level of 8.0% and is higher than the current state unemployment at 4.6% and higher than the current national unemployment rate at 3.9%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 71322 decreased to 6969 from 7593 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 71322 is while the majority ethnicity attending 71322 public schools is Black. 89.2% of students in 71322 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3638 | 51.73% | 3642 | +-0% |
| Black Or African American | 3284 | 46.7% | 3046 | +8% |
| Hispanic | 82 | 1.17% | 169 | -51% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 28 | 0.4% | 26 | +8% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% | 27 | -100% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 0 | +0% |
| Other Race | 1 | 0% | 1 | -100% |
| Two Or More Races | 58 | 0% | 58 | -100% |
| White | 27.5% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 69% |
| Hispanic | 1.8% |
| Asian | 0.2% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.7% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6969 | 7593 |
| Male Population | 50.20% | |
| Female Population | 49.80% | |
| Total Households | 2611 |
| Test Score Performance | Below Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 89.2% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 100.0% |
| Median Household Income | $24048 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 75.50% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 19.80% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 4.70% |
| 71322 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| Louisiana District 5 | Ralph Abraham | Republican |
| Louisiana District 4 | Mike Johnson | Republican |
| Related Maps: Map of All Louisiana Congressional Districts | ||
| 71325 - Cheneyville |
| 71327 - Cottonport |
| 71356 - Morrow |
| 70586 - Ville Platte |
| 71367 - Saint Landry |
| 71341 - Hessmer |
| 70589 - Washington |
| 71333 - Evergreen |
| 71351 - Marksville |
| Bunkie, LA |
| Cheneyville, LA |
Zip Code 71322 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 39 | 42 | 49 | 55 | 64 | 70 | 72 | 71 | 66 | 55 | 47 | 40 | 56 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 58 | 63 | 70 | 77 | 84 | 90 | 92 | 92 | 88 | 80 | 69 | 61 | 77 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 6.55 | 4.76 | 5.77 | 5.46 | 6.06 | 5.15 | 4.02 | 3.91 | 4.29 | 4.22 | 5.64 | 6.13 | 61.96 |