70538 ZIP Code
Franklin, Louisiana
December 20, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 70538 |
| City/Town: | Franklin |
| County: | St. Mary |
| State: | Louisiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 13,342 |
| Median Household Income: | $47,174 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,522 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,570 |
| Median Home Value: | $107,000 |
| Land Area: | 230.7 sq miles
597.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 29.6 sq miles
76.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 29.8071, -91.4875 |
Population Information (70538 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 13,342 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,456 | 48.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,886 | 51.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 758 | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 822 | 6.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 923 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 855 | 6.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 699 | 5.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,381 | 10.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,599 | 12.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,352 | 10.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,031 | 7.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,078 | 8.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,653 | 12.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 723 | 5.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 468 | 3.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (70538 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $107,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $831 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,570 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,161 | 78.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,409 | 21.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,799 | 73.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,362 | 26.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (70538 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,285 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 322 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,148 | 12.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,443 | 47.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,488 | 16.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 501 | 5.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 828 | 8.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 555 | 6.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 84.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 14.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (70538 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $47,174 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $65,095 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $59,385 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,522 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (70538 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,258 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,018 | 95.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 240 | 4.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,466 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,961 | 78.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 776 | 15.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 269 | 5.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 12 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (70538 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 6,697 | 50.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 5,722 | 42.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 121 | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 115 | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 79 | 0.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 595 | 4.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 166 | 1.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 237 | 1.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 57 | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 21 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 159 | 1.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (70538 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 574 | 11.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 319 | 6.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 728 | 14.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 383 | 7.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 696 | 13.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 813 | 15.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 726 | 14.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 587 | 11.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 185 | 3.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 150 | 2.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (70538 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,280 | 85.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 351 | 7.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 38 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 59 | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 202 | 4.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (70538 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 702 | 14.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 445 | 8.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 330 | 6.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 61 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 640 | 12.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 272 | 5.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 34 | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 162 | 3.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 299 | 6.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,407 | 28.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 320 | 6.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 182 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 164 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (70538 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 19.2% | 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 (70538 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 12,494 | 93.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,985 | 52.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,805 | 58.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 474 | 3.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (70538 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,532 | 68.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,856 | 36.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,324 | 25.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 633 | 12.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 47 | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,114 | 21.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (70538 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,884 | 74.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 43 | 0.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 65 | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 61 | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 90 | 1.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 43 | 0.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 50 | 0.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,334 | 20.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (70538 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 322 | 4.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 671 | 10.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 811 | 12.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 810 | 12.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,233 | 18.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 745 | 11.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,049 | 16.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 337 | 5.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 592 | 9.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (70538 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 32 | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 148 | 2.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,269 | 19.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,987 | 60.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,050 | 16.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 84 | 1.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (70538 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,965 | 38.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 4 | 0.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,156 | 61.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 19 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 17 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (70538 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 529 | 10.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,819 | 35.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,803 | 34.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,010 | 19.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (70538 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 728 | 19.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,020 | 26.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 770 | 20.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 249 | 6.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 500 | 13.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 462 | 12.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 63 | 1.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 7 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (70538 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,171 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $386 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $831 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.53 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.43 | 2.38 |
Households (70538 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,161 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,164 | 41.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 625 | 12.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,158 | 22.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,616 | 31.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,327 | 25.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,947 | 37.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.50 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.15 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (70538 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,967 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,909 | 38.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,262 | 45.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 193 | 3.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 564 | 11.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,672 | 33.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (70538 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,773 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 140 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 83 | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,444 | 52.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 698 | 25.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 408 | 14.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (70538 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 10,341 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 630 | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 12,968 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,736 | 21.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 97 | 3.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,397 | 51.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,242 | 45.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (70538 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 12,006 | 90.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,206 | 9.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 777 | 64.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 418 | 34.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 32 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 11 | 0.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (70538 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 13,192 | 98.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 32 | 0.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 150 | 468.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 150 | 468.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 150 | 468.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 34 | 106.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 2 | 6.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 53 | 165.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (70538 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,584 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 12,212 | 97.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 372 | 3.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 104 | 0.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 125 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 143 | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (70538 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,161 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,278 | 82.9% | 89.4% |
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