Franklin

Census-designated place in Merced County, California

Aerial view of Franklin, California
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Franklin is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Merced County, California, with 6,919 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 161 ft (49 m) above sea level. The nearest town is McSwain, 3.1 miles W.

About Franklin

Franklin (also referred to as Franklin-Beachwood) is a census-designated place in Merced County, California, United States, sitting at an elevation of 161 feet (49 m). As of the 2020 census the population was 6,919, up from 6,149 in 2010.

Franklin-Beachwood is administered by Merced County as one of its unincorporated urban communities.

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Living in Franklin

Median household income
$58,295
Median home value
$308,200
Median rent
$1,399/mo
Median age
35.4
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Franklin, CA population

Franklin had 6,919 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census6,919
Density3,417 per sq mi (1,319 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Franklin at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountyMerced County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population6,919 (2020)
Land area2.03 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Coordinates37.3275° N, 120.5321° W
ZIP code95348
Census code (GEOID)0625488

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Franklin

What county is Franklin in?

Franklin is in Merced County, California.

What is the population of Franklin, CA?

6,919 people lived in Franklin at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Franklin, CA?

The ZIP code of Franklin is 95348.

What is the elevation of Franklin?

161 feet (49 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Franklin?

McSwain (3.1 mi), Merced (3.6 mi), Atwater (3.8 mi), Winton (6.2 mi), Bear Creek (6.6 mi).

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