City

Franklin, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Monroe County  ·  Alabama

👥591Population
💰$53,269Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂41.1Median Age
🏠$97,900Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓11.5%College Grads▼ 70% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.3% Female 44.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 65.1%Black: 28.6%Other: 3.2%Race
White65.1%
Black28.6%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

5–17
22%
18–24
1%
25–44
31%
45–64
26%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.1 yrs
Avg HH Size3.08
Below Poverty9.8% ≈ Avg
College Grads11.5% ▼ 70% below avg
No HS Diploma15 (3.7%)
HS Graduate248 (60.8%)
Some College80 (19.6%)
Associates18 (4.4%)
Bachelors15 (3.7%)
Graduate Degree32 (7.8%)

Education

No HS: 3.7%HS Grad: 60.8%Some College: 19.6%Associates: 4.4%Bachelors: 3.7%Graduate: 7.8%Edu
No HS3.7%
HS Grad60.8%
Some College19.6%
Associates4.4%
Bachelors3.7%
Graduate7.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.2%Renter: 8.9%Tenure
Owner91.2%
Renter8.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,269 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$97,900 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units383
Vacant Units191

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
29%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
4%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
34%
2000+
50%
About Franklin, AL

Franklin is a city in Alabama, located in Monroe County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 591 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.1 years.

Economically, Franklin is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,269 is below the national average. Approximately 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Franklin is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $97,900, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 91.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Franklin is less-educated. 11.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority White (65.14%).

Franklin, AL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Alabama.

ZIP Codes in Franklin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36444 591 $53,269 $97,900 0.0% 11.5% 91.2%