City

Franklin, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Franklin (city) County  ·  Virginia

👥13,481Population
💰$73,333Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂42.6Median Age
🏠$222,700Median Home Value▼ 20% below avg
🎓36.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.5% Female 52.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 44.3%Hispanic: 2.1%Black: 45.3%Asian: 1.9%Other: 6.2%Race
White44.3%
Hispanic2.1%
Black45.3%
Asian1.9%
Other6.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty11.7% ▲ 17% above avg
College Grads36.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma78 (0.9%)
HS Graduate2,706 (32.3%)
Some College1,486 (17.7%)
Associates1,080 (12.9%)
Bachelors804 (9.6%)
Graduate Degree2,235 (26.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 32.3%Some College: 17.7%Associates: 12.9%Bachelors: 9.6%Graduate: 26.6%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad32.3%
Some College17.7%
Associates12.9%
Bachelors9.6%
Graduate26.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 60.8%Renter: 39.2%Tenure
Owner60.8%
Renter39.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
36%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,333 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$222,700 ▼ 20% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,006/mo
Total Housing Units6,063
Vacant Units665

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
56%
About Franklin, VA

Franklin is a city in Virginia, located in Franklin (city) County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 13,481 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.6 years.

Economically, Franklin is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,333 is near the national average. Approximately 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Franklin is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $222,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,006 per month. Homeownership is high at 60.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Franklin is moderately educated. 36.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 45.3%.

Franklin, VA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Virginia.

ZIP Codes in Franklin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
23851 13,481 $73,333 $222,700 $1,006 4.8% 36.2% 60.8%