Franklinton, Louisiana · ZIP 70438

Franklinton — ZIP 70438

Franklinton (70438) scores 51/100 — Fair for Louisiana. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $192K.

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share27%

Property crime share73%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index58/100

Avg math proficiency28%

Avg reading proficiency44%

Schools nearby7

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index50/100

Typical home value$192K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$192K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

806

Violent Crime

214

Property Crime

592

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Washington Parish, Louisiana (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Pine School	06–12	738	37%	51%
Enon Elementary School	PK–06	263	37%	52%
Thomas Elementary School	PK–05	721	35%	42%
Franklinton High School	09–12	649	27%	47%
Franklinton Junior High School	07–08	312	25%	46%
Franklinton Primary School	PK–03	567	17%	32%
Franklinton Elementary School	04–06	389	17%	41%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

19,935

Median Income

$53K

Homeownership

78%

Median Age

42.3 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 70438 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 70438 has a school score of 58/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 70438 is approximately $192K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 70438 in Franklinton has an overall NeighborScore of 51/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.