Baskin, LA · standard
ZIP Code 71219
Franklin Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,288
- 8/sq mi Low-density area
- $52,448
- Median income Below-median income area
- $232,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Baskin pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 17th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 47%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71219 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 71219 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Baskin, Franklin Parish, Louisiana, home to just 1,288 residents across 157.1 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 71219 reports a modest median household income of $52,448 (12% below the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,758. The poverty rate is 10.5%, with unemployment at 4.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $232,300 (31% above the average Louisiana ZIP), while 85.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Franklin Parish, so 71219 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 71219
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Baskin, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71219.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Construction 3
Construction
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 3
Other services (except public administration)
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 71219, Baskin, LA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
1,288
Population
157.1
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 71219?
41.6
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
0.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$52,448
Median Household Income
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$31,758
Per Capita Income
10.5%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 71219 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Baskin, LA household income vs. every Louisiana ZIP code
Median household income among 457 reporting Louisiana ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$52,448 43rd percentile higher than 43% of 457 Louisiana ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
599housing units
599
Total Housing Units
478
Occupied Units
121
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$232,300
Median Home Value
+31% vs state ZIP avg
1992
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 23 business establishments in ZIP 71219, employing approximately 57 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,487,000.
23
Businesses
57
Employees
$2.5M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 34.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 17.4% |
| Construction | 3 | 13.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 13.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 71219 vs 71269 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71269 | Rayville, LA | 12,757 | 10.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 71219, both outside LA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,288 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What parish is ZIP code 71219 in?
ZIP code 71219 (Baskin) is located in Franklin Parish, Louisiana. Franklin Parish contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/franklin-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 71219?
ZIP code 71219 in Baskin, LA has a population of 1,288 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71219?
The median household income in ZIP 71219 is $52,448, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71219?
The median home value in ZIP 71219 is $232,300, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71219?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71219 is White at 96.9%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71219?
ZIP code 71219 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 57 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71219?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71219 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (8), Health care and social assistance (4), Construction (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71219?
In ZIP code 71219, 74.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 71219?
In ZIP code 71219, approximately 85.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71219?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71219 is 10.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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