East Franklin
Census-designated place in Somerset County, New Jersey

East Franklin is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Somerset County, New Jersey, with 9,788 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 115 ft (35 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Voorhees, 1.4 miles SW.
- 9,788residents (2020 Census)
- 115 ftelevation · 35 m
- 1.1 sq miland area · 2.8 km²
- 8,990 / sq mipopulation density
- 08901ZIP code
About East Franklin
East Franklin is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located in Franklin Township, in Somerset County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 census, East Franklin had a population of 9,788.
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Living in East Franklin
- Median household income
- $115,458
- Median home value
- $385,900
- Median rent
- $2,056/mo
- Median age
- 30.5
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East Franklin had 9,788 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 9,788 |
|---|---|
| Density | 8,990 per sq mi (3,471 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
East Franklin at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Somerset County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 9,788 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.09 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.4933° N, 74.4711° W |
| ZIP code | 08901 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3419130 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near East Franklin
- Voorhees1.4 mi SW
- New Brunswick1.5 mi E
- Rutgers University-Busch Campus1.8 mi N
- Somerset1.9 mi NW
- Rutgers University-Livingston Campus2.2 mi NE
- Clyde2.2 mi W
- Highland Park2.3 mi E
- North Brunswick3.0 mi S
- Middlebush3.4 mi W
- Milltown3.5 mi SE
- Piscataway3.6 mi N
- Six Mile Run3.7 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about East Franklin
What county is East Franklin in?
East Franklin is in Somerset County, New Jersey.
What is the population of East Franklin, NJ?
9,788 people lived in East Franklin at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of East Franklin, NJ?
The ZIP code of East Franklin is 08901.
What is the elevation of East Franklin?
115 feet (35 m) above sea level.
What towns are near East Franklin?
Voorhees (1.4 mi), New Brunswick (1.5 mi), Rutgers University-Busch Campus (1.8 mi), Somerset (1.9 mi), Rutgers University-Livingston Campus (2.2 mi).
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