Franklin
City in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana
Franklin is a city in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, with 6,728 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 10 ft (3 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Baldwin, 4.7 miles NW.
- 6,728residents (2020 Census)
- 10 ftelevation · 3 m
- 10.0 sq miland area · 25.8 km²
- 675 / sq mipopulation density
- 70538ZIP code
About Franklin
Franklin is a small city in and the parish seat of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 6,134 as of 2025. The city is located on Bayou Teche, southeast of the cities of Lafayette, 47 miles (76 km) and New Iberia, 28 miles (45 km), and 22 miles (35 km) northwest of Morgan City. It is part of the Morgan City Micropolitan Statistical Area and the larger Lafayette-Acadiana combined statistical area.
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Living in Franklin
- Median household income
- $39,518
- Median home value
- $104,400
- Median rent
- $814/mo
- Median age
- 37.7
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Franklin had 6,728 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,728 |
|---|---|
| Density | 675 per sq mi (261 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Franklin at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | St. Mary Parish |
| Type | City |
| Population | 6,728 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.96 sq mi (25.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.53 sq mi (1.37 km²) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 29.7849° N, 91.5096° W |
| ZIP code | 70538 |
| Official website | franklin-la.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2227155 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Franklin
- Baldwin4.7 mi NW
- Centerville5.4 mi E
- Charenton6.0 mi N
- Glencoe9.8 mi W
- Sorrel10.0 mi NW
- Jeanerette13.4 mi NW
- Patterson13.6 mi SE
- Bayou Vista16.0 mi SE
- Berwick17.5 mi E
- Lydia19.0 mi NW
- Morgan City19.8 mi E
- Pierre Part21.8 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Franklin
What county is Franklin in?
Franklin is in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Franklin, LA?
6,728 people lived in Franklin at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Franklin, LA?
The ZIP code of Franklin is 70538.
What is the elevation of Franklin?
10 feet (3 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Franklin?
Baldwin (4.7 mi), Centerville (5.4 mi), Charenton (6.0 mi), Glencoe (9.8 mi), Sorrel (10.0 mi).
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