Franklin
Census-designated place in Allegany County, Maryland
Franklin is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Allegany County, Maryland, with 253 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,007 ft (307 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Westernport, 0.9 miles SE.
- 253residents (2020 Census)
- 1,007 ftelevation · 307 m
- 0.3 sq miland area · 0.7 km²
- 916 / sq mipopulation density
- 21562ZIP code
About Franklin
Franklin is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Allegany County, Maryland, United States. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 290.
Franklin is located along Maryland routes 36 and 937, 1 mile (1.6 km) north of Westernport.
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Living in Franklin
- Median household income
- $26,193
- Median home value
- $65,500
- Median rent
- $507/mo
- Median age
- 55.8
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Franklin had 253 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 253 |
|---|---|
| Density | 916 per sq mi (354 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Franklin at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Allegany County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 253 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.28 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,007 ft (307 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.4989° N, 79.0516° W |
| ZIP code | 21562 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2430100 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Franklin
- Westernport0.9 mi SE
- Luke1.5 mi S
- Piedmont, WV1.5 mi S
- Bloomington1.9 mi SW
- Barton3.0 mi NE
- Moscow3.5 mi NE
- Nikep4.6 mi NE
- Detmold5.2 mi NE
- McCoole5.2 mi SE
- Keyser, WV5.5 mi SE
- Dawson5.7 mi E
- Lonaconing6.0 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Franklin
What county is Franklin in?
Franklin is in Allegany County, Maryland.
What is the population of Franklin, MD?
253 people lived in Franklin at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Franklin, MD?
The ZIP code of Franklin is 21562.
What is the elevation of Franklin?
1,007 feet (307 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Franklin?
Westernport (0.9 mi), Luke (1.5 mi), Piedmont (1.5 mi), Bloomington (1.9 mi), Barton (3.0 mi).
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