Franklin
Township in Gloucester County, New Jersey
Franklin is a township in Gloucester County, New Jersey, with 16,380 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 105 ft (32 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Malaga, 2.3 miles SW.
- 16,380residents (2020 Census)
- 105 ftelevation · 32 m
- 55.8 sq miland area · 144.6 km²
- 293 / sq mipopulation density
- 08322main ZIP code (4 in total)
About Franklin
Franklin Township is a township in Gloucester County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 16,380, a decrease of 440 (−2.6%) from the 2010 census count of 16,820, which in turn reflected an increase of 1,354 (+8.8%) from the 15,466 counted in the 2000 census.
Franklin Township was formed as a township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on January 27, 1820, from portions of Greenwich Township and Woolwich Township. Parts of the township have been taken to form Clayton Township (February 5, 1858) and Newfield (March 8, 1924). The township was named for Benjamin Franklin.
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Living in Franklin
- Median household income
- $110,197
- Median home value
- $306,800
- Median rent
- $1,602/mo
- Median age
- 41.4
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Franklin had 16,380 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 16,380 |
|---|---|
| Density | 293 per sq mi (113 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Franklin at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Gloucester County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 16,380 (2020) |
| Land area | 55.83 sq mi (144.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.56 sq mi (1.44 km²) |
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.5988° N, 75.0209° W |
| ZIP codes | 08322, 08094, 08328, 08344 |
| Official website | franklintownshipnj.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3401524840 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Franklin
- Malaga2.3 mi SW
- Franklinville3.1 mi NW
- Newfield3.3 mi S
- Victory Lakes3.5 mi NE
- Monroe5.0 mi NE
- Clayton5.3 mi NW
- Buena6.3 mi SE
- Williamstown6.5 mi NE
- Pittsgrove7.0 mi SW
- Collings Lakes7.0 mi E
- Elmer8.2 mi W
- Glassboro8.5 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Franklin
What county is Franklin in?
Franklin is in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Franklin, NJ?
16,380 people lived in Franklin at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Franklin, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 08322. Other ZIP codes: 08094, 08328, 08344.
What is the elevation of Franklin?
105 feet (32 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Franklin?
Malaga (2.3 mi), Franklinville (3.1 mi), Newfield (3.3 mi), Victory Lakes (3.5 mi), Monroe (5.0 mi).
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