City

Franklin, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  St. Mary County  ·  Louisiana

👥12,561Population
💰$55,662Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂44.2Median Age
🏠$109,100Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓21.4%College Grads▼ 45% below avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 51% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.0% Female 52.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 47.6%Hispanic: 5.2%Black: 41.1%Asian: 0.5%Other: 3.7%Race
White47.6%
Hispanic5.2%
Black41.1%
Asian0.5%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
21%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty24.2% ▲ 142% above avg
College Grads21.4% ▼ 45% below avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 51% below avg
No HS Diploma134 (1.7%)
HS Graduate3,949 (51.2%)
Some College1,026 (13.3%)
Associates955 (12.4%)
Bachelors394 (5.1%)
Graduate Degree1,256 (16.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 51.2%Some College: 13.3%Associates: 12.4%Bachelors: 5.1%Graduate: 16.3%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad51.2%
Some College13.3%
Associates12.4%
Bachelors5.1%
Graduate16.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.4%Renter: 27.6%Tenure
Owner72.4%
Renter27.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,662 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$109,100 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$860/mo
Total Housing Units6,428
Vacant Units1,382

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
54%
About Franklin, LA

Franklin is a city in Louisiana, located in St. Mary County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,561 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.2 years.

Economically, Franklin is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,662 is below the national average. Approximately 24.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Franklin is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $109,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $860 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Franklin is less-educated. 21.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 47.6%.

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

ZIP Codes in Franklin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70538 12,561 $55,662 $109,100 $860 2.4% 21.4% 72.4%