🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

71219

Baskin

ZIP Code 71219 is a standard zip code serving Baskin, Baskin, Louisiana (LA), in Franklin County, United States. It has an estimated population of 1,288 with a median household income of $29,516. The area falls within the America/Chicago timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Louisiana (LA)
County: Franklin
City: Baskin
Timezone: America/Chicago

Coordinates

Latitude: 32.289700
Longitude: -91.713200

Geographic Details

Land Area: 60.78 mi²
Water Area: 0.07 mi²
Population Density: 21.0 people per mi² (20th percentile)
Bounding Box: 32.405569°N, 32.246920°S, -91.588495°E, -91.774631°W

With 1,288 residents spread across 60.78 square miles, this area has a population density of 21.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

1,288

Population

30th percentile

$29,516

Median Income

5th percentile

$72,700

Median Home Value

15th percentile

60.78 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 71219 is $29,516, and the median home value is $72,700. This is below the national average for household income.

Housing

548

Total Units

507

Occupied Units

92.5%

Occupancy Rate

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