70438 Zip Code Profile

70438 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Franklinton, Louisiana. Median household income here ($24,311) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily white, and mostly married couples. At $92,500 the average home value here is a bit higher than average for the Bogalusa area, so this probably isn't the place to look for housing bargains.

The average family income here is $40,001/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 70438 is $29,329.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 70438 earn an average of $30,098/year. Women earn only $16,174/year.

5,332 people in 70438 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 70438? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living in 70438 is 34.6 minutes!

The median age here is 38. There are 9,115 men and 9,425 women. The median age for men is 37 while for women the median age is 39.

To give you a sense of the community, 9,619 people (out of the 18,540 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 7,911 homes, and 482 businesses every day. 173 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

70438 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 31 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Jerusalem, Israel!) and -90 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 188 feet above sea levell.

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• Brookstone
• Bush Farmers market
• Covington Farmers Market
• Magnolia Farmers Market

• Penn Mill Lakes
• Tammany Hills Residents United
• Tylertown Farmers Market

• Demographics

• Total Population: 18,540
• White Population: 13,766
• Black Population: 4,623
• Hispanic Population: 400
• Asian Population: 44
• Hawaiian Population: 7
• Indian Population: 139
• Male Population: 9,115
• Female Population: 9,425
• Median Age: 38
• Median Age of Males: 37
• Median Age of Females: 39

• Geography

• Region: South
• Division: West South Central
• State: Louisiana
• CBSA Type: Micropolitan
• CBSA Name: Bogalusa LA
• County: Washington
• City: Franklinton
• Longitude: -90.1
• Latitude: 30.8
• Elevation: 188 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 985

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 5,216
• Drive alone: 3,801
• Carpool: 1,024
• Public transit: 34
• Ride bikes or walk: 173


• Average commute time: 34.6 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 303
•    5 - 9: 599
•    10 - 14: 658
•    15 - 19: 664
•    20 - 24: 488
•    25 - 29: 208
•    30 - 34: 647
•    35 - 39: 129
•    40 - 44: 88
•    45 - 59: 622
•    60 - 89: 306
•    90 plus: 504

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $92,500
• Average Annual Household Income: $32,816
• Businesses: 267
• Employees: 2,915
• Annual Payroll: $82,012,000
• Average Family Income: $40,001
• Median Family Income: $24,311
• Average Income for Men: $30,098
• Average Income for Women: $16,174

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 01
• Congressional District Land Area: 2402.0
• Sr Senator: David Vitter (R)
• Jr Senator: Mary L. Landrieu (D)
• US House Representative: Steve Scalise (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 117
• State FIPS Code: 22

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View all schools in Franklinton

Primary Schools

Enon Elementary School

14058 Highway 16

Franklinton, LA 70438

(985) 839-3976

Franklinton Elementary School

902 Cleveland Street

Franklinton, LA 70438

(985) 839-3580

Franklinton Primary School

610 T. W. Barker Drive

Franklinton, LA 70438

(985) 839-5674

Thomas Junior High School

30341 Highway 424

Franklinton, LA 70438

(985) 848-2881

Middle Schools

Franklinton Junior High School

617 Main Street

Franklinton, LA 70438

(985) 839-3501

High Schools

Franklinton High School

1 Demon Circle

Franklinton, LA 70438

(985) 839-6781

Vocational Career Center

616 T. W. Barker Drive

Franklinton, LA 70438

(985) 839-6218

Other Schools

Pine High School

27164 Highway 62

Franklinton, LA 70438

(985) 848-5243