Franklin
City in Lee County, Iowa

Franklin is a city in Lee County, Iowa, with 131 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 696 ft (212 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Donnellson, 3.1 miles SW.
- 131residents (2020 Census)
- 696 ftelevation · 212 m
- 0.2 sq miland area · 0.4 km²
- 842 / sq mipopulation density
- 52625ZIP code
About Franklin
Franklin is a city in Lee County, Iowa, United States. Franklin is noted for its stone and brick Federal architecture, uncommon in Iowa.
The population was 131 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Fort Madison–Keokuk, IA-IL-MO Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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- Median home value
- $111,300
- Median age
- 44.1
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Franklin had 131 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 131 |
|---|---|
| Density | 842 per sq mi (325 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Franklin at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Lee County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 131 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.16 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 696 ft (212 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.6668° N, 91.5118° W |
| ZIP code | 52625 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1928740 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Franklin
- Donnellson3.1 mi SW
- West Point4.5 mi NE
- St. Paul7.0 mi N
- Fort Madison9.2 mi E
- Argyle9.5 mi S
- Houghton9.6 mi NW
- Denmark10.3 mi NE
- Nauvoo, IL10.8 mi SE
- Montrose11.0 mi SE
- Farmington12.1 mi W
- Lowell12.2 mi N
- Niota, IL12.3 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Franklin
What county is Franklin in?
Franklin is in Lee County, Iowa.
What is the population of Franklin, IA?
131 people lived in Franklin at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Franklin, IA?
The ZIP code of Franklin is 52625.
What is the elevation of Franklin?
696 feet (212 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Franklin?
Donnellson (3.1 mi), West Point (4.5 mi), St. Paul (7.0 mi), Fort Madison (9.2 mi), Argyle (9.5 mi).
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