Franklin
Borough in Sussex County, New Jersey
Franklin is a borough in Sussex County, New Jersey, with 4,912 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 541 ft (165 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hardyston, 1.9 miles NE.
- 4,912residents (2020 Census)
- 541 ftelevation · 165 m
- 4.4 sq miland area · 11.3 km²
- 1,128 / sq mipopulation density
- 07416main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Franklin
Franklin is a borough in Sussex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 4,912, a decrease of 133 (−2.6%) from the 2010 census count of 5,045, which in turn reflected a decline of 115 (−2.2%) from the 5,160 counted in the 2000 census.
Franklin, known as the "Fluorescent Mineral Capital of the World," is located over a rich ore body containing more than 150 minerals, many of them fluorescent and 25 of which are found nowhere else on earth. Settled in the 17th century, the village known as Franklin Furnace after Benjamin Franklin, developed near iron mines and iron smelting operations located along the Wallkill River. In the early 19th century, zinc deposits in the area began to be developed commercially. For most of the century many small companies mined zinc and iron in the Franklin area. In 1897 all zinc mining efforts merged into the New Jersey Zinc Company, which was a major controlling factor in the development of Franklin. Immigrants from Russia, Britain, Hungary and Poland joined the work force at the mine. The population, 500 in 1897, had swelled to 3,000 by 1913. On March 18, 1913, the Borough of Franklin was incorporated from portions of Hardyston Township, based on the results of a referendum held on April 23, 1913.
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Living in Franklin
- Median household income
- $92,744
- Median home value
- $272,600
- Median rent
- $1,381/mo
- Median age
- 48.5
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Franklin had 4,912 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,912 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,128 per sq mi (435 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Franklin at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Sussex County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 4,912 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.36 sq mi (11.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km²) |
| Elevation | 541 ft (165 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.1090° N, 74.5886° W |
| ZIP codes | 07416, 07439 |
| Official website | franklinborough.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3424930 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Franklin
- Hardyston1.9 mi NE
- Ogdensburg2.1 mi S
- Hamburg3.0 mi N
- Lafayette4.3 mi W
- Sparta4.4 mi SW
- Ross Corner6.7 mi W
- Sussex7.0 mi N
- Lake Mohawk7.0 mi SW
- Vernon Center7.1 mi NE
- Oak Ridge7.2 mi SE
- Jefferson7.7 mi S
- Highland Lakes7.8 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Franklin
What county is Franklin in?
Franklin is in Sussex County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Franklin, NJ?
4,912 people lived in Franklin at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Franklin, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 07416. Other ZIP codes: 07439.
What is the elevation of Franklin?
541 feet (165 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Franklin?
Hardyston (1.9 mi), Ogdensburg (2.1 mi), Hamburg (3.0 mi), Lafayette (4.3 mi), Sparta (4.4 mi).
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