Franklin County, NC ZIP Codes
North Carolina (NC) · 4 ZIP codes · 4 cities
4
ZIP codes
71,703
population (2021)
+18.3%
pop change since 2010
37069
FIPS code
Franklin County ZIP code map
About Franklin County
Franklin County is located in North Carolina and contains 4 ZIP codes across 4 cities and communities.
The county's population was 71,703 as of 2021,
an increase of
18.3% from 60,619 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Franklin County is 37069.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 71,703 |
| 2010 population | 60,619 |
| Change | +18.3% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| FIPS code | 37069 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Franklin County
ZIP codes for Franklin County, NC (4)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27508 | Bunn | Franklin | View map |
| 27525 | Franklinton | Franklin | View map |
| 27549 | Louisburg | Franklin | View map |
| 27596 | Youngsville | Franklin | View map |
Demographics & statistics
61,532
Population
41.8
Median age
$71,457
Median household income
$34,503
Per capita income
$224,675
Median home value
$916
Median monthly rent
78.8%
Home ownership
8.8%
Poverty rate
6.2%
Unemployment
21,155
Housing units
23.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,608
Under 5
1,436
1,930
5–9
1,723
2,003
10–14
1,789
2,201
15–19
1,966
1,819
20–24
1,624
3,792
25–34
3,386
4,259
35–44
3,804
4,541
45–54
4,056
2,768
55–59
2,472
2,273
60–64
2,029
3,354
65–74
2,995
1,567
75–84
1,400
389
85+
348
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 12,852 | 19.3% |
| 18 and over | 48,680 | 80.7% |
| 65 and over | 10,053 | 17.0% |
| Median age | 41.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
63.1%
Black or African American
21.8%
Hispanic or Latino
5.6%
Two or more races
4.5%
Other race
3.7%
Asian
0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41,166 | 63.1% |
| Black or African American | 14,191 | 21.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,683 | 5.6% |
| Two or more races | 2,915 | 4.5% |
| Other race | 2,441 | 3.7% |
| Asian | 431 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 386 | 0.6% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.6%
$10k–$15k
3.5%
$15k–$25k
7.4%
$25k–$35k
7.7%
$35k–$50k
15.2%
$50k–$75k
19.1%
$75k–$100k
15.5%
$100k–$150k
16.7%
$150k–$200k
6.0%
$200k+
5.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.0% |
| $200k+ | 5.5% |
| Median income | $71,457 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
8.4%
$50k–$100k
12.0%
$100k–$150k
9.6%
$150k–$200k
14.6%
$200k–$300k
20.5%
$300k–$500k
28.0%
$500k–$1M
6.8%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $224,675 |
| Median rent / month | $916 |
| Owner occupied | 78.8% |
| Renter occupied | 21.2% |
| Vacant | 9.0% |
| Single-family detached | 73.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.8% |
| Mobile homes | 21.4% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.56 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 2.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 12.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 18.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 21.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 5.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 17.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 58.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.5% |
| 3 or more | 30.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 9.6% |
| Electricity | 70.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 16.7% |
| Fuel oil | 1.5% |
| Wood | 1.0% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 12,826 | 51.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,490 | 5.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,382 | 13.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,999 | 29.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 7,340 | 28.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 7,303 | 35.5% |
| Average household size | 2.52 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.6% | 21.8% |
| Married | 49.5% | 51.9% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 14.2% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 9.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.5%
Some HS, no diploma
6.9%
HS graduate
30.0%
Some college, no degree
24.5%
Associate's degree
10.3%
Bachelor's degree
15.9%
Graduate / professional
8.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 774 | 7.9% |
| Kindergarten | 586 | 4.0% |
| Elementary school | 5,899 | 44.9% |
| High school | 3,120 | 19.9% |
| College / grad school | 2,872 | 23.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.9%
Professional & management
12.6%
Retail trade
10.7%
Construction
10.6%
Manufacturing
10.0%
Public administration
7.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.5%
Other services
5.6%
Transportation & utilities
4.7%
Finance & real estate
4.5%
Wholesale trade
2.5%
Information
2.0%
Agriculture & mining
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.8% |
| Service | 15.3% |
| Sales & office | 22.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.4% |
| Production & transportation | 11.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.3% |
| Government | 20.3% |
| Self-employed | 5.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.4% |
| Carpool | 8.0% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 1.0% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 33.2 |
Poverty
All people
8.8%
Under 18 years
11.7%
18 and over
8.1%
Married-couple families
3.2%
Female-led households
15.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 41.0% |
| Retirement income | 27.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 36.0% |
| High cholesterol | 33.4% |
| Heart disease | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 25.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.9% |
| Cancer | 5.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.9% |
| No physical activity | 24.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.4% |
| Poor mental health | 14.7% |
| Poor physical health | 11.0% |
| No health insurance | 19.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.0% |
| Visited dentist | 61.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.6% |
| Teeth loss | 16.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 4,371 | 8.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 20.1% |
| Under 18 | 5.5% |
| 18–64 years | 17.7% |
| 65 and over | 43.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 69.3% |
| Public insurance | 36.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 58,488 | 95.1% |
| Spanish | 1,758 | 2.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,472 | 1.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 119 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 102 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 58,569 | 96.0% |
| Born in same state | 58,124 | 95.1% |
| Born in different state | 37,296 | 60.8% |
| Foreign born | 445 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,963 | 4.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 948 | 24.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 7,409 | 12% |
| Italian | 5,244 | 8.5% |
| Arab | 4,630 | 7.5% |
| English | 442 | 0.7% |
| Polish | 370 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 247 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 79 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 47 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 33 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.7% |
| Internet access | 90.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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