Franklin Lakes
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
Franklin Lakes is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, with 11,079 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 522 ft (159 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Wyckoff, 2.0 miles E.
- 11,079residents (2020 Census)
- 522 ftelevation · 159 m
- 9.4 sq miland area · 24.4 km²
- 1,177 / sq mipopulation density
- 07417main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Franklin Lakes
Franklin Lakes is a borough in Bergen County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 11,079, an increase of 489 (+4.6%) from the 2010 census count of 10,590, which in turn reflected an increase of 168 (+1.6%) from the 10,422 counted in the 2000 census. Becton Dickinson, a Fortune 500 company, is headquartered in Franklin Lakes.
Franklin Lakes was formed by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 11, 1922, from portions of Franklin Township, based on the results of a referendum held on April 11, 1922. The borough was named for William Franklin, the illegitimate son of Benjamin Franklin, a steadfast Loyalist who served as the last colonial governor of New Jersey.
The borough is one of the state's highest-income communities. Based on data from the American Community Survey for 2014–2018, Franklin Lakes residents had a median household income of $159,883, more than double the statewide median. In 2010, Forbes ranked Franklin Lakes at 146th in its listing of "America's Most Expensive ZIP Codes," with a median home price of $1,306,546.
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Living in Franklin Lakes
- Median household income
- $235,795
- Median home value
- $1,264,000
- Median rent
- $3,230/mo
- Median age
- 46.3
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Franklin Lakes had 11,079 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 11,079 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,177 per sq mi (454 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Franklin Lakes at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Bergen County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 11,079 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.41 sq mi (24.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.47 sq mi (1.21 km²) |
| Elevation | 522 ft (159 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.0075° N, 74.2057° W |
| ZIP codes | 07417, 07436, 07481 |
| Official website | franklinlakes.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3424990 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Franklin Lakes
- Wyckoff2.0 mi E
- Oakland2.4 mi NW
- Pines Lake3.1 mi W
- North Haledon3.2 mi S
- Midland Park3.5 mi E
- Allendale4.1 mi NE
- Waldwick4.2 mi E
- Pompton Lakes4.2 mi W
- Hawthorne4.3 mi SE
- William Paterson University of New Jersey4.3 mi S
- Wayne4.7 mi SW
- Ramsey4.8 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Franklin Lakes
What county is Franklin Lakes in?
Franklin Lakes is in Bergen County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Franklin Lakes, NJ?
11,079 people lived in Franklin Lakes at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Franklin Lakes, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 07417. Other ZIP codes: 07436, 07481.
What is the elevation of Franklin Lakes?
522 feet (159 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Franklin Lakes?
Wyckoff (2.0 mi), Oakland (2.4 mi), Pines Lake (3.1 mi), North Haledon (3.2 mi), Midland Park (3.5 mi).
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