Franklin Park

Census-designated place in Somerset County, New Jersey

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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.

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, NJ population

Franklin Park had 13,430 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census13,430
Density5,156 per sq mi (1,991 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Franklin Park at a glance

StateNew Jersey (NJ)
CountySomerset County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population13,430 (2020)
Land area2.60 sq mi (6.7 km²)
Water area0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Coordinates40.4446° N, 74.5420° W
ZIP codes08823, 08824
Census code (GEOID)3425020

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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