Franklin
Township in Somerset County, New Jersey
Franklin is a township in Somerset County, New Jersey, with 68,364 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 79 ft (24 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Six Mile Run, 1.0 miles SE.
- 68,364residents (2020 Census)
- 79 ftelevation · 24 m
- 46.2 sq miland area · 119.6 km²
- 1,481 / sq mipopulation density
- 08873main ZIP code (5 in total)
About Franklin
Franklin Township is a township in Somerset County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. It is centrally located in the Raritan Valley region within the New York Metropolitan Area. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 68,364, an increase of 6,064 (+9.7%) from the 2010 census count of 62,300, which in turn reflected an increase of 11,397 (+22.4%) from the 50,903 counted in the 2000 census. The township was the state's 19th most-populous municipality in 2020, after being ranked 22nd in 2010.
Traditionally a farming community, it has become a fast-growing suburb with massive development in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, fostering a diverse blend of races, religions, and cultures. In 2008, Franklin Township ranked #5 on Money magazine's list of America's Top 100 Best Places to Live.
What is now Franklin Township was originally formed circa 1745 as Eastern precinct. Franklin Township was incorporated on February 21, 1798, as one of New Jersey's initial group of 104 townships by an act of the New Jersey Legislature. Portions of the township were taken to form South Bound Brook (formed within Township, became an independent municipality as of April 11, 1907) and East Millstone (formed on February 18, 1873, and returned to Franklin Township on December 31, 1949).
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Living in Franklin
- Median household income
- $124,648
- Median home value
- $457,900
- Median rent
- $2,115/mo
- Median age
- 40.6
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Franklin had 68,364 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 68,364 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,481 per sq mi (572 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Franklin at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Somerset County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 68,364 (2020) |
| Land area | 46.17 sq mi (119.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.70 sq mi (1.82 km²) |
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.4769° N, 74.5504° W |
| ZIP codes | 08873, 08823, 08824, 08890, 08902 |
| Official website | franklintwpnj.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3403524900 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Franklin
- Six Mile Run1.0 mi SE
- East Millstone1.7 mi NW
- Middlebush1.9 mi NE
- Clyde2.1 mi E
- Pleasant Plains2.1 mi SW
- Franklin Park2.3 mi S
- Blackwells Mills2.5 mi W
- Millstone2.9 mi NW
- Voorhees3.1 mi E
- Weston3.4 mi N
- Somerset3.4 mi NE
- Griggstown3.6 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Franklin
What county is Franklin in?
Franklin is in Somerset County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Franklin, NJ?
68,364 people lived in Franklin at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Franklin, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 08873. Other ZIP codes: 08823, 08824, 08890, 08902.
What is the elevation of Franklin?
79 feet (24 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Franklin?
Six Mile Run (1.0 mi), East Millstone (1.7 mi), Middlebush (1.9 mi), Clyde (2.1 mi), Pleasant Plains (2.1 mi).
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