Franklin
Township in Hunterdon County, New Jersey
Franklin is a township in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, with 3,267 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 600 ft (183 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Raritan, 2.4 miles SE.
- 3,267residents (2020 Census)
- 600 ftelevation · 183 m
- 23.0 sq miland area · 59.7 km²
- 142 / sq mipopulation density
- 08867ZIP code
About Franklin
Franklin Township is a township in central Hunterdon County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 3,267, an increase of 72 (+2.3%) from the 2010 census count of 3,195, which in turn reflected an increase of 205 (+6.9%) from the 2,990 counted in the 2000 census. Most of the township lies on the Hunterdon Plateau with only the eastern section along the South Branch Raritan River being on the lower part of the Newark Basin.
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Living in Franklin
- Median household income
- $161,169
- Median home value
- $513,300
- Median rent
- $3,501/mo
- Median age
- 46.1
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Franklin had 3,267 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,267 |
|---|---|
| Density | 142 per sq mi (55 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Franklin at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Hunterdon County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 3,267 (2020) |
| Land area | 23.03 sq mi (59.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.14 sq mi (0.36 km²) |
| Elevation | 600 ft (183 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.5690° N, 74.9312° W |
| ZIP code | 08867 |
| Official website | franklin-twp.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3401924870 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Franklin
- Raritan2.4 mi SE
- Union4.6 mi N
- Clinton4.8 mi N
- Alexandria5.3 mi W
- Flemington5.6 mi SE
- Annandale5.8 mi N
- Frenchtown6.9 mi SW
- Kingwood6.9 mi SW
- Lebanon7.2 mi NE
- High Bridge7.3 mi N
- Three Bridges7.6 mi SE
- Bethlehem7.9 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Franklin
What county is Franklin in?
Franklin is in Hunterdon County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Franklin, NJ?
3,267 people lived in Franklin at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Franklin, NJ?
The ZIP code of Franklin is 08867.
What is the elevation of Franklin?
600 feet (183 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Franklin?
Raritan (2.4 mi), Union (4.6 mi), Clinton (4.8 mi), Alexandria (5.3 mi), Flemington (5.6 mi).
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