County

Franklin County, LA

8 ZIP codes  ·  8 cities  ·  Louisiana

👥18,933Population
💰$44,203Median HH Income▼ 42% below avg
🎂39.2Median Age
🏠$114,144Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓25.0%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊8.4%Unemployment▲ 72% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.0% Female 52.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 65.2%Hispanic: 1.8%Black: 29.7%Asian: 0.5%Other: 3.3%Race
White65.2%
Hispanic1.8%
Black29.7%
Asian0.5%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
24%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty24.4% ▲ 144% above avg
College Grads25.0% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment8.4% ▲ 72% above avg
No HS Diploma287 (2.7%)
HS Graduate4,677 (44.6%)
Some College1,561 (14.9%)
Associates1,343 (12.8%)
Bachelors655 (6.2%)
Graduate Degree1,966 (18.7%)

Education

No HS: 2.7%HS Grad: 44.6%Some College: 14.9%Associates: 12.8%Bachelors: 6.2%Graduate: 18.7%Edu
No HS2.7%
HS Grad44.6%
Some College14.9%
Associates12.8%
Bachelors6.2%
Graduate18.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.9%Renter: 27.1%Tenure
Owner72.9%
Renter27.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$44,203 ▼ 42% below avg
Median Home Value$114,144 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$732/mo
Total Housing Units8,694
Vacant Units1,570

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
55%
About Franklin County, LA

Franklin County is located in Louisiana and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 18,933 residents. With a median age of 39.2, it is a middle-aged county.

Franklin County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $44,203 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 8.4%, significantly above the national average. The poverty rate of 24.4% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Franklin County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $114,144 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $732. Homeownership rates are high at 72.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Franklin County are majority White (65.21%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 25.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Franklin County, LA is a working-class area in Louisiana. The 8 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Franklin County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
71219 Baskin 1,141 $64,943 $94,400 — 4.9% 25.6%
71336 Gilbert 1,404 $47,037 $137,900 $617 11.8% 22.2%
71295 Winnsboro 14,008 $43,223 $111,000 $746 8.5% 25.3%
71378 Wisner 2,187 $37,841 $124,200 $719 8.4% 24.7%

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