City

Franklinton, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Washington County  ·  Louisiana

👥19,935Population
💰$50,667Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂41.4Median Age
🏠$157,000Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓23.0%College Grads▼ 41% below avg
📊8.0%Unemployment▲ 62% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 73%Hispanic: 2%Black: 22.3%Other: 2%Race
White73.0%
Hispanic2.0%
Black22.3%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty19.1% ▲ 91% above avg
College Grads23.0% ▼ 41% below avg
Unemployment8.0% ▲ 62% above avg
No HS Diploma168 (1.4%)
HS Graduate5,118 (42.4%)
Some College1,955 (16.2%)
Associates2,061 (17.1%)
Bachelors984 (8.1%)
Graduate Degree1,790 (14.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 42.4%Some College: 16.2%Associates: 17.1%Bachelors: 8.1%Graduate: 14.8%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad42.4%
Some College16.2%
Associates17.1%
Bachelors8.1%
Graduate14.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.5%Renter: 23.5%Tenure
Owner76.5%
Renter23.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,667 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$157,000 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$921/mo
Total Housing Units9,421
Vacant Units1,374

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
61%
About Franklinton, LA

Franklinton is a city in Louisiana, located in Washington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 19,935 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.4 years.

Economically, Franklinton is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,667 is below the national average. Approximately 19.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.0%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Franklinton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $157,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $921 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Franklinton is less-educated. 23.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (73.02%).

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

ZIP Codes in Franklinton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70438 19,935 $50,667 $157,000 $921 8.0% 23.0% 76.5%