County

Franklin County, NC

4 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  North Carolina

👥64,333Population
💰$72,519Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.8Median Age
🏠$257,058Median Home Value▼ 8% below avg
🎓39.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.2%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 63.9%Hispanic: 9.3%Black: 21.9%Asian: 0.9%Other: 3.5%Race
White63.9%
Hispanic9.3%
Black21.9%
Asian0.9%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
28%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty10.8% ▲ 8% above avg
College Grads39.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.2% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma641 (1.6%)
HS Graduate11,749 (28.6%)
Some College5,375 (13.1%)
Associates6,960 (17%)
Bachelors4,724 (11.5%)
Graduate Degree11,579 (28.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 28.6%Some College: 13.1%Associates: 17%Bachelors: 11.5%Graduate: 28.2%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad28.6%
Some College13.1%
Associates17.0%
Bachelors11.5%
Graduate28.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.7%Renter: 21.3%Tenure
Owner78.7%
Renter21.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
30%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,519 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$257,058 ▼ 8% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,024/mo
Total Housing Units27,354
Vacant Units2,743

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
33%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
64%
About Franklin County, NC

Franklin County is located in North Carolina and encompasses 4 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 64,333 residents. With a median age of 40.76, it is a middle-aged county.

Franklin County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $72,519 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.2%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 10.8% is near the national average.

Housing in Franklin County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $257,058 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,023. Homeownership rates are high at 78.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Franklin County are majority White (63.9%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 39.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Franklin County, NC is a solidly middle-class area in North Carolina. The 4 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
27508 Bunn 2,448 $50,750 $252,600 $859 9.1% 28.6%
27525 Franklinton 16,485 $68,847 $258,300 $1,011 2.5% 38.0%
27549 Louisburg 25,826 $63,534 $191,400 $954 6.7% 33.8%
27596 Youngsville 19,574 $90,189 $343,200 $1,147 5.2% 49.8%

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