Franklin County, AR ZIP Codes
Arkansas (AR) · 6 ZIP codes · 6 cities
6
ZIP codes
17,173
population (2021)
-5.3%
pop change since 2010
05047
FIPS code
Franklin County ZIP code map
About Franklin County
Franklin County is located in Arkansas and contains 6 ZIP codes across 6 cities and communities.
The county's population was 17,173 as of 2021,
a decrease of
5.3% from 18,125 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Franklin County is 05047.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 17,173 |
| 2010 population | 18,125 |
| Change | -5.3% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Arkansas |
| FIPS code | 05047 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Franklin County
ZIP codes for Franklin County, AR (6)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72820 | Alix | Franklin | View map |
| 72821 | Altus | Franklin | View map |
| 72928 | Branch | Franklin | View map |
| 72930 | Cecil | Franklin | View map |
| 72933 | Charleston | Franklin | View map |
| 72949 | Ozark | Franklin | View map |
Demographics & statistics
17,702
Population
43.0
Median age
$47,002
Median household income
$25,762
Per capita income
$110,680
Median home value
$544
Median monthly rent
76.7%
Home ownership
18.0%
Poverty rate
3.4%
Unemployment
6,313
Housing units
10.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
460
Under 5
461
539
5–9
540
614
10–14
616
561
15–19
562
452
20–24
452
955
25–34
957
1,063
35–44
1,064
1,190
45–54
1,193
538
55–59
539
610
60–64
612
971
65–74
972
484
75–84
485
406
85+
406
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,940 | 20.4% |
| 18 and over | 13,762 | 79.6% |
| 65 and over | 3,724 | 26.3% |
| Median age | 43.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
87.6%
Two or more races
6.9%
Hispanic or Latino
3.7%
Asian
0.6%
Black or African American
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Other race
0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,109 | 87.6% |
| Two or more races | 1,260 | 6.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 678 | 3.7% |
| Asian | 115 | 0.6% |
| Black or African American | 96 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 79 | 0.4% |
| Other race | 26 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 17 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
7.0%
$10k–$15k
7.3%
$15k–$25k
14.6%
$25k–$35k
16.6%
$35k–$50k
10.2%
$50k–$75k
20.5%
$75k–$100k
11.9%
$100k–$150k
6.5%
$150k–$200k
2.9%
$200k+
2.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 7.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 14.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 16.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 6.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.9% |
| $200k+ | 2.4% |
| Median income | $47,002 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
14.7%
$50k–$100k
22.8%
$100k–$150k
22.6%
$150k–$200k
14.9%
$200k–$300k
14.7%
$300k–$500k
4.3%
$500k–$1M
1.2%
$1M+
4.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $110,680 |
| Median rent / month | $544 |
| Owner occupied | 76.7% |
| Renter occupied | 23.3% |
| Vacant | 19.5% |
| Single-family detached | 75.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.3% |
| Mobile homes | 16.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.29 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 15.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 19.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 9.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 58.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.4% |
| 3 or more | 24.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 34.1% |
| Electricity | 56.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.5% |
| Wood | 5.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,523 | 46.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 449 | 4.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,229 | 25.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,738 | 24.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,953 | 24.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,670 | 44.4% |
| Average household size | 2.30 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 23.3% | 16.2% |
| Married | 49.4% | 50.9% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 5.6% |
| Widowed | 16.7% | 16.6% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 10.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.2%
Some HS, no diploma
6.3%
HS graduate
45.0%
Some college, no degree
24.1%
Associate's degree
8.5%
Bachelor's degree
7.7%
Graduate / professional
3.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 10.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 195 | 3.9% |
| Kindergarten | 309 | 5.9% |
| Elementary school | 1,680 | 51.9% |
| High school | 822 | 27.4% |
| College / grad school | 534 | 10.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
17.5%
Education & healthcare
16.3%
Retail trade
15.7%
Construction
11.5%
Agriculture & mining
10.7%
Transportation & utilities
7.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.1%
Public administration
3.8%
Professional & management
3.4%
Finance & real estate
3.4%
Wholesale trade
2.0%
Other services
1.9%
Information
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 28.5% |
| Service | 11.1% |
| Sales & office | 22.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 17.8% |
| Production & transportation | 20.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.0% |
| Government | 14.9% |
| Self-employed | 7.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 87.5% |
| Carpool | 6.7% |
| Public transit | 1.3% |
| Walk | 0.4% |
| Other means | 2.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 17.8 |
Poverty
All people
18.0%
Under 18 years
20.2%
18 and over
17.0%
Married-couple families
10.6%
Female-led households
21.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 53.9% |
| Retirement income | 29.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 10.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 40.8% |
| High cholesterol | 40.7% |
| Heart disease | 9.0% |
| Stroke | 4.1% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| Arthritis | 29.6% |
| Kidney disease | 3.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.8% |
| Cancer | 7.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.5% |
| No physical activity | 32.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 22.2% |
| Poor mental health | 17.2% |
| Poor physical health | 15.0% |
| No health insurance | 15.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.2% |
| Visited dentist | 52.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.2% |
| Teeth loss | 22.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,477 | 8.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 22.8% |
| Under 18 | 4.2% |
| 18–64 years | 21.0% |
| 65 and over | 42.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 55.0% |
| Public insurance | 54.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 16,781 | 95.0% |
| Spanish | 112 | 1.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 57 | 1.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 35 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 20 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 17,567 | 98.7% |
| Born in same state | 17,490 | 98.5% |
| Born in different state | 12,608 | 67.5% |
| Foreign born | 77 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 135 | 1.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 112 | 68.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 4,910 | 27.7% |
| Italian | 1,721 | 9.7% |
| French | 1,278 | 7.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 120 | 0.7% |
| Dutch | 67 | 0.4% |
| Polish | 30 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.8% |
| Internet access | 77.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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