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Franklin County, FL
4 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Franklin County, Florida.
Population
12,553
Land area
545sq mi
People per sq mi
23
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Franklin County
Franklin County at a glance
- Franklin County is 94% less dense than Florida as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $64,105 a year, 14% less than the Florida figure of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $273,300 (24% below Florida) and median rent is $1,049 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Eastpoint (3,163), Carrabelle (2,438) and Apalachicola (2,431).
Local data for Franklin County, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Franklin County, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,105
Poverty rate
16.5%
Median home value
$273,300
Prices +9.7% in a year
Median rent
$1,049/mo
Homeownership
80.9%
Bachelor's or higher
27.9%
Median age
50.1
Average commute
19.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,129), German Americans (1,090), Italian Americans (547).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,848
3,504 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,784
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$105M
FY 2026, $8,458 per person
PPP loans
$16.9M
361 loans, 2,584 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$43.7K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Franklin County, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.4%
- Carpooled15.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.5%
- Bicycle1.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home8.6%
Average one-way commute: 19.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Franklin County, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
298
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,984
25.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 44°F
57.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Franklin County, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.3%
U.S. 33.3% -1.0 pts
Diabetes
15.3%
U.S. 12.1% +3.2 pts
Smoking
16.6%
U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.9%
U.S. 11.1% +2.8 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Franklin County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Franklin County, FL?
- Eastpoint is the largest city or town in Franklin County, with about 3,163 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Franklin County?
- Franklin County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 32320, 32322, 32323, 32328.
- What is the population of Franklin County, FL?
- About 12,553 people live in Franklin County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Franklin County?
- Franklin County borders Wakulla County, Gulf County, Liberty County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023