70438 ZIP Code
Franklinton, Louisiana
December 20, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 70438 |
| City/Town: | Franklinton |
| County: | Washington |
| State: | Louisiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 20,345 |
| Median Household Income: | $46,862 |
| Per Capita Income: | $29,918 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,188 |
| Median Home Value: | $150,500 |
| Land Area: | 347.9 sq miles
901.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.3 sq miles
5.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 30.8437, -90.1010 |
Population Information (70438 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 20,345 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,888 | 48.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,457 | 51.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,420 | 7.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,174 | 5.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,512 | 7.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,294 | 6.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,278 | 6.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,228 | 11.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,598 | 12.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,354 | 11.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,339 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,415 | 7.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,022 | 9.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,104 | 5.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 607 | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (70438 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $150,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $701 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,188 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,675 | 83.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,513 | 16.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,735 | 74.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,940 | 25.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (70438 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 13,667 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 805 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,475 | 10.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,220 | 45.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,638 | 19.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 943 | 6.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,091 | 8.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 495 | 3.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 83.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 11.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (70438 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $46,862 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $71,908 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $60,103 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $29,918 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (70438 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,027 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,320 | 92.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 707 | 7.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,967 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,689 | 80.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,307 | 15.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 324 | 3.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (70438 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,860 | 73.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,771 | 23.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 48 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 51 | 0.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 615 | 3.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 407 | 2.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 321 | 1.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 27 | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 40 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 254 | 1.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (70438 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 449 | 5.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 530 | 6.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 983 | 12.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,119 | 14.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 984 | 12.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,104 | 14.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 643 | 8.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 901 | 11.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 602 | 7.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 360 | 4.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (70438 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,275 | 75.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 537 | 6.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 108 | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 195 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 649 | 7.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 360 | 4.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 36.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (70438 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 439 | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 867 | 10.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 406 | 4.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 42 | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,232 | 14.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 598 | 7.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 100 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 358 | 4.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 586 | 7.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,327 | 28.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 529 | 6.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 254 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 582 | 7.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (70438 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 19.7% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (70438 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 18,423 | 90.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 9,979 | 49.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,026 | 54.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,646 | 8.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (70438 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,453 | 71.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,775 | 36.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,139 | 27.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,001 | 13.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 90 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,640 | 21.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (70438 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,819 | 63.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 115 | 1.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 133 | 1.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 80 | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 4 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 76 | 0.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 2,907 | 31.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 54 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (70438 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 903 | 9.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,455 | 15.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,668 | 18.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,583 | 17.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,444 | 15.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 844 | 9.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 486 | 5.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 175 | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 630 | 6.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (70438 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 185 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 517 | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,049 | 22.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,300 | 57.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,052 | 11.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 85 | 0.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (70438 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 740 | 9.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 473 | 6.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,198 | 80.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 12 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 159 | 2.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 24 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 44 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 25 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (70438 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 513 | 6.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,628 | 34.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,688 | 35.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,846 | 24.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (70438 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 863 | 15.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 994 | 17.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,003 | 17.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 806 | 14.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,073 | 18.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 658 | 11.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 312 | 5.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 26 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (70438 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,217 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $312 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $701 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.56 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.77 | 2.38 |
Households (70438 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,675 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,536 | 46.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,196 | 15.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,455 | 19.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,243 | 29.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,584 | 33.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,853 | 37.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.61 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.19 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (70438 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,815 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,426 | 31.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,733 | 47.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 599 | 7.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 892 | 11.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,633 | 33.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (70438 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,486 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 395 | 8.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 242 | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,226 | 49.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,078 | 24.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 545 | 12.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (70438 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 15,421 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,190 | 7.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 20,069 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,218 | 21.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 363 | 8.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,323 | 55.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,532 | 36.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (70438 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 17,521 | 86.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,566 | 12.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,777 | 69.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 789 | 30.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 155 | 6.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (70438 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 20,311 | 99.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 11 | 0.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 34 | 309.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 34 | 309.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 34 | 309.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 9 | 81.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 25 | 227.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (70438 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,925 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 18,505 | 97.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 420 | 2.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 189 | 1.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 203 | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 28 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (70438 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,675 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,765 | 88.1% | 89.4% |
Franklinton, LA70438