City

Franklinton, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Franklin County  ·  North Carolina

👥16,485Population
💰$68,847Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂37.6Median Age
🏠$258,300Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓38.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.5%Unemployment▼ 49% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 66%Hispanic: 6.3%Black: 23.7%Asian: 0.2%Other: 3.6%Race
White66.0%
Hispanic6.3%
Black23.7%
Asian0.2%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
17%
18–24
6%
25–44
28%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.61
Below Poverty10.9% ▲ 9% above avg
College Grads38.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.5% ▼ 49% below avg
No HS Diploma232 (2.2%)
HS Graduate3,016 (28.7%)
Some College1,593 (15.2%)
Associates1,682 (16%)
Bachelors1,070 (10.2%)
Graduate Degree2,919 (27.8%)

Education

No HS: 2.2%HS Grad: 28.7%Some College: 15.2%Associates: 16%Bachelors: 10.2%Graduate: 27.8%Edu
No HS2.2%
HS Grad28.7%
Some College15.2%
Associates16.0%
Bachelors10.2%
Graduate27.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.1%Renter: 15.9%Tenure
Owner84.1%
Renter15.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
27%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,847 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$258,300 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,011/mo
Total Housing Units7,071
Vacant Units764

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
68%
About Franklinton, NC

Franklinton is a city in North Carolina, located in Franklin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 16,485 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.6 years.

Economically, Franklinton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,847 is near the national average. Approximately 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Franklinton is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $258,300, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,011 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Franklinton is moderately educated. 38.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (66.03%).

Franklinton, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Franklinton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27525 16,485 $68,847 $258,300 $1,011 2.5% 38.0% 84.1%