PlainZIP

Baskin, LA · standard

ZIP Code 71219

Franklin County, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,288
8/sq mi
$52,448
Median income
$232,300
Median home value
23.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 County, 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 Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $31,758. Local economic indicators show a 10.5% poverty rate alongside 4.7% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $232,300 (31% above the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 85.8% of units 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 -. To put 71219 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 4 additional ZIPs in Franklin County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 71219?

41.6

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 96.9%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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

$31,758

Per Capita Income

10.5%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 71219 ranks nationally

Baskin, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$52,448 17th percentile higher than 17% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 74.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

599

Total Housing Units

478

Occupied Units

121

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.8%
Renter 14.2%

$232,300

Median Home Value

+31% vs state

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

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Related Areas

Franklin County Baskin, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71219 in? ▼
ZIP code 71219 (Baskin) is located in Franklin County, Louisiana. Franklin County 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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.