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Franklin, LA — ZIP 70538

Population: 12,464 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 70538 (Franklin, LA) is $104,116 — down 3.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $137,000 after a median 85 days on market. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coastal flooding, drought, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$104,116

Typical home value

-3.6%

1-year change

85

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$104,116
1-year appreciation
-3.6%
3-year appreciation
-18.4%
5-year appreciation
-20.1%
10-year appreciation
-24.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Oct 2016)
$139,082
House Price Index (state)
372.3 (+1.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$137,000
Median list price
$222,500
Median price per sqft
$77
1-year sale-price change
-31.2%
Median days on market
85 days
Homes sold (recent period)
15
For-sale inventory
54
Sale-to-list ratio
93.3%
Active listings
37
1-year forecast
+1.0%
New listings (monthly)
8

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$757/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$762/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$997/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,321/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,633/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.7 : 1
School districts serving the area
V. B. Glencoe Charter School, St. Mary Parish
Schools include
V. B. Glencoe Charter School, W.P. Foster Elementary School, Franklin Senior High School, Franklin Junior High School, LaGrange Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coastal flooding, drought, hurricane, cold wave, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively High · coastal flooding: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
1,209
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 20% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
15.1%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
69.0°F
Average high
78.0°F
Average low
60.0°F
Annual precipitation
65.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,339
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,576

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
6
Nearest airport
Chitimacha Air Park (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Acadiana Regional Airport (ARA) (28 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
BAYOU BEND HEALTH SYSTEM
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-218 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1974
Housing built before 1970
40.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.5%
Median annual property tax
$501
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
66.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
16,040
Average weekly wage
$1,280
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Mining, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
40

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 70538State medianUS median
Typical home value$104,116$189,522$288,527
Median sale price$137,000$225,000$325,000
Median days on market85 days74 days51 days
Median annual property tax$501$576$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 70538?
$104,116.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 70538?
$137,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 70538?
Median days on market: 85 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 70538?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $997/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 70538?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastal flooding, drought, hurricane, cold wave, lightning.
Is ZIP 70538 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 70538. 1,209 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 70538?
Risk to homes is higher than 20% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 70538?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 70538?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 70538?
5 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 70538 walkable?
Walkability index: 9.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 70538?
Regional Price Parity: 88.2 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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