ZIP code 70438
Where is ZIP code 70438?
Franklinton, Louisiana
Washington Parish · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 70438 belongs to Franklinton, Louisiana in Washington Parish. 70438 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area codes 601, 769 and 985. About 19,349 people live in the 70438 area, where the median household income is $52,864. The closest ZIP codes are 70450 (Mount Hermon, 11.6 mi northwest), 70427 (Bogalusa, 16 mi east) and 70426 (Angie, 16 mi east).
| ZIP code | 70438 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Franklinton |
| Also accepted | Sheridan |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | Washington Parish |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 601, 769, 985 |
| Coordinates | 30.8577, -90.1155 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 704 |
Population and income in 70438
| Population | 19,349 · higher than 83% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 56 · lower than 57% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Median age | 42.3 years · higher than 67% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $52,864 · lower than 55% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $31,373 |
| Below the poverty line | 17% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 14% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $168,400 · higher than 54% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $824 a month |
| Housing units | 9,385 |
| Households | 7,969 (2.38 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 78% / 22% |
| Land area | 347.89 sq mi (plus 2.29 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 70438. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 70438
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70450 | Mount Hermon, LA | 11.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 70427 | Bogalusa, LA | 16 mi E | Standard |
| 70426 | Angie, LA | 16 mi E | Standard |
| 70429 | Bogalusa, LA | 16.5 mi E | PO Box only |
| 70467 | Varnado, LA | 17.1 mi E | PO Box only |
| 70437 | Folsom, LA | 17.3 mi S | Standard |
| 70442 | Husser, LA | 17.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 70431 | Bush, LA | 19.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 70463 | Sun, LA | 19.6 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 39667 | Tylertown, MS | 20 mi N | Standard |
| 70435 | Covington, LA | 20.2 mi S | Standard |
| 70444 | Kentwood, LA | 21.3 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 70438 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 70438
123 MAIN ST
FRANKLINTON LA 70438
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts SHERIDAN as the city name for 70438. Avoid Thomas: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (70438-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 70438?
- 70438 is a Franklinton, Louisiana ZIP code. Sheridan is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 70438 in?
- ZIP code 70438 is in Washington Parish, Louisiana.
- What time zone is ZIP code 70438 in?
- 70438 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 70438?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 70438 use area codes 601, 769 and 985.
- What is the population of ZIP code 70438?
- About 19,349 people live in ZIP code 70438, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 70438?
- The median household income in 70438 is $52,864 a year, lower than 55% of Louisiana ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 70438?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 70438 are 70450 (Mount Hermon, 11.6 miles), 70427 (Bogalusa, 16 miles), 70426 (Angie, 16 miles) and 70429 (Bogalusa, 16.5 miles).