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

Franklin Park is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Somerset County, New Jersey, with 13,430 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 118 ft (36 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Pleasant Plains, 1.7 miles W.
- 13,430residents (2020 Census)
- 118 ftelevation · 36 m
- 2.6 sq miland area · 6.7 km²
- 5,156 / sq mipopulation density
- 08823main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Franklin Park
Franklin Park is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located within Franklin Township, in Somerset County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 census, Franklin Park had a population of 13,430. Route 27 (historically known as Old Road/King's Highway and once part of the Lincoln Highway system) bisects the village and serves as the dividing line between the two counties. The adjacent sections of South Brunswick and North Brunswick, Middlesex County on the east side of Route 27 are also known as Franklin Park, but are not included within the CDP's boundaries.
The area is served as United States Postal Service ZIP Code 08823.
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Living in Franklin Park
- Median household income
- $114,946
- Median home value
- $336,600
- Median rent
- $2,157/mo
- Median age
- 37.1
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Franklin Park had 13,430 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 13,430 |
|---|---|
| Density | 5,156 per sq mi (1,991 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Franklin Park at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Somerset County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 13,430 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.60 sq mi (6.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.4446° N, 74.5420° W |
| ZIP codes | 08823, 08824 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3425020 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Franklin Park
- Pleasant Plains1.7 mi W
- Six Mile Run1.8 mi N
- Franklin2.3 mi N
- Kendall Park2.4 mi SW
- Ten Mile Run2.8 mi SW
- Griggstown3.0 mi W
- Deans3.2 mi SE
- Clyde3.3 mi NE
- North Brunswick3.3 mi E
- Voorhees3.7 mi NE
- Blackwells Mills3.9 mi NW
- East Millstone3.9 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Franklin Park
What county is Franklin Park in?
Franklin Park is in Somerset County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Franklin Park, NJ?
13,430 people lived in Franklin Park at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Franklin Park, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 08823. Other ZIP codes: 08824.
What is the elevation of Franklin Park?
118 feet (36 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Franklin Park?
Pleasant Plains (1.7 mi), Six Mile Run (1.8 mi), Franklin (2.3 mi), Kendall Park (2.4 mi), Ten Mile Run (2.8 mi).
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