Franklin
Census-designated place in Merced County, California

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.
- 6,919residents (2020 Census)
- 161 ftelevation · 49 m
- 2.0 sq miland area · 5.2 km²
- 3,417 / sq mipopulation density
- 95348ZIP code
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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- Median household income
- $58,295
- Median home value
- $308,200
- Median rent
- $1,399/mo
- Median age
- 35.4
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Franklin had 6,919 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,919 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,417 per sq mi (1,319 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Franklin at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Merced County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 6,919 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.03 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 161 ft (49 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.3275° N, 120.5321° W |
| ZIP code | 95348 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0625488 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Franklin
- McSwain3.1 mi W
- Merced3.6 mi E
- Atwater3.8 mi NW
- Winton6.2 mi NW
- Bear Creek6.6 mi E
- Tuttle8.7 mi E
- Cressey9.4 mi NW
- Livingston11.4 mi W
- Planada11.8 mi E
- Ballico12.8 mi NW
- El Nido13.6 mi S
- Snelling14.6 mi N
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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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