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Franklin County
Baskin, LA
71219
71219 ZIP Code — Baskin, LA
Franklin County, Louisiana
ZIP code 71219 is located in
Baskin ,
Louisiana ,
within Franklin County .
It covers approximately 60.19 square miles and serves a population of
894 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 318 .
About ZIP code 71219
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $89,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $60,913. 53% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 71219 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
894
Population density
15 / sq mi
State FIPS
22
County FIPS
041
Geography
Land area
60.19 sq mi
Water area
0.06 sq mi
Latitude
32.3108
Longitude
-91.7023
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
318
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
39.2%
60.9%
49.2%
$50k – $100k
37.7%
26.0%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
22.4%
11.1%
18.3%
Over $200k
0.7%
2.0%
4.7%
Demographics & statistics
$60,913
Median household income
$1,188
Median monthly rent
16.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 124 13.9% 18 and over 770 86.1% 65 and over 332 37.1% Median age 52.3 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
1.8%
Group Count % White 866 96.3% Black or African American 16 1.8% Two or more races 12 1.3% Hispanic or Latino 5 0.6%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
39.2%
60.9%
49.2%
$50k – $100k
37.7%
26.0%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
22.4%
11.1%
18.3%
Over $200k
0.7%
2.0%
4.7%
Range % of households $10k–$15k 6.6% $15k–$25k 19.4% $25k–$35k 12.9% $35k–$50k 8.1% $50k–$75k 15.5% $75k–$100k 11.0% $100k–$150k 19.4% $150k–$200k 5.0% $200k+ 2.1% Median income $60,913
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $89,600 Median rent / month $1,188 Owner occupied 77.2% Renter occupied 22.8% Vacant 24.3% Single-family detached 68.6% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 31.0% Median rooms 5.9 Avg household size (owned) 2.28
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 9.1% 2000–2009 16.1% 1990–1999 16.5% 1980–1989 9.1% 1970–1979 40.6% 1960–1969 4.2% 1950–1959 1.0% 1940–1949 2.8% 1939 or earlier 0.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.6% 2 bedrooms 12.5% 3 bedrooms 69.8% 4 bedrooms 17.1% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.0% 1 vehicle 36.2% 2 vehicles 40.9% 3 or more 21.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 3.1% Electricity 65.6% Propane / LP gas 29.7% Wood 1.0% No fuel used 0.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 245 64.3% Cohabiting couple 23 6.0% Male householder, no spouse 27 7.1% Female householder, no spouse 86 22.6% Households with children under 18 86 22.6% Households with seniors (65+) 208 54.6% Average household size 2.33
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 25.9% 13.8% Married 62.2% 66.8% Separated 0.3% 0.2% Widowed 3.4% 15.7% Divorced 8.2% 3.5%
Education
Some college, no degree
13.1%
Graduate / professional
4.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 83.2% Bachelor's or higher 16.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 1 0.6% Kindergarten 1 0.6% Elementary school 70 43.5% High school 56 34.8% College / grad school 33 20.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.8%
Public administration
14.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.3%
Transportation & utilities
8.8%
Professional & management
2.2%
Finance & real estate
1.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 32.1% Service 20.3% Sales & office 20.3% Natural resources & construction 18.7% Production & transportation 8.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 72.5% Government 20.9% Self-employed 6.6% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 96.9% Carpool 0.9% Public transit 0.0% Walk 1.7% Work from home 0.6% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 29.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
6.1%
Female-led households
66.7%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 53.0% Retirement income 33.6% Supplemental Security 18.9% Cash public assistance 0.8% Food stamps / SNAP 16.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.7% High blood pressure 38.8% High cholesterol 37.3% Diabetes 13.1% Heart disease 8.4% Stroke 4.2% Asthma 9.9% Arthritis 29.1% Kidney disease 3.6% Pulmonary disease 10.3% Cancer 6.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 25.0% Binge drinking 19.3% No physical activity 33.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.2% Depression 27.8% Fair or poor health 21.7% Poor mental health 18.8% Poor physical health 14.6% No health insurance 15.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.5% Visited dentist 53.5% Cholesterol screening 87.7% Teeth loss 21.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 45 5.8%
Disability % Any disability 19.1% Under 18 12.9% 18–64 years 10.0% 65 and over 33.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 63.0% Public insurance 65.0% No insurance 1.6% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 880 98.4% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 894 100.0% Born in same state 894 100.0% Born in different state 811 90.7% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 102 11.4% French 70 7.8% Italian 50 5.6%
Ancestry Count % English 13 1.5% Dutch 2 0.2% Polish 1 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 42.6% Internet access 71.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71219
What city is ZIP code 71219 in?
ZIP code 71219 is primarily assigned to Baskin, Louisiana.
What county is ZIP code 71219 in?
ZIP code 71219 falls within Franklin County, Louisiana.
Does ZIP code 71219 have an older population?
37% of residents in ZIP code 71219 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 71219 have a large retiree population?
53% of households in ZIP code 71219 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71219?
The median home value in ZIP code 71219 is $89,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 71219?
ZIP code 71219 has an estimated population of 894 residents, with a density of 15 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 71219 in?
ZIP code 71219 observes the CST timezone.
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