City

Baskin, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Franklin County  ·  Louisiana

👥1,141Population
💰$64,943Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂39.0Median Age
🏠$94,400Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓25.6%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊4.9%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.5% Female 54.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.2%Black: 1.5%Other: 2.3%Race
White96.2%
Black1.5%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
15%
18–24
10%
25–44
21%
45–64
21%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.71
Below Poverty15.7% ▲ 57% above avg
College Grads25.6% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment4.9% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.7%)
HS Graduate281 (42.1%)
Some College111 (16.6%)
Associates100 (15%)
Bachelors45 (6.7%)
Graduate Degree126 (18.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 42.1%Some College: 16.6%Associates: 15%Bachelors: 6.7%Graduate: 18.9%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad42.1%
Some College16.6%
Associates15.0%
Bachelors6.7%
Graduate18.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.7%Renter: 24.3%Tenure
Owner75.7%
Renter24.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
23%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,943 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$94,400 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units564
Vacant Units145

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
0%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
36%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
62%
About Baskin, LA

Baskin is a city in Louisiana, located in Franklin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,141 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39 years.

Economically, Baskin is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,943 is near the national average. Approximately 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.9%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Baskin is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $94,400, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 75.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Baskin is moderately educated. 25.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.23%).

Baskin, LA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Louisiana.

ZIP Codes in Baskin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71219 1,141 $64,943 $94,400 4.9% 25.6% 75.7%