Franklin
Township in Warren County, New Jersey

Franklin is a township in Warren County, New Jersey, with 2,968 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 509 ft (155 m) above sea level. The nearest town is New Village, 1.3 miles W.
- 2,968residents (2020 Census)
- 509 ftelevation · 155 m
- 23.4 sq miland area · 60.7 km²
- 127 / sq mipopulation density
- 08802main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Franklin
Franklin Township is a township in Warren County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 2,968, a decrease of 208 (−6.5%) from the 2010 census count of 3,176, which in turn reflected an increase of 408 (+14.7%) from the 2,768 counted in the 2000 census.
Franklin was incorporated as a township by the New Jersey Legislature on April 8, 1839, from portions of Greenwich Township, Mansfield Township, and Oxford Township. The township is named for Benjamin Franklin.
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Living in Franklin
- Median household income
- $132,697
- Median home value
- $428,300
- Median rent
- $1,438/mo
- Median age
- 40.3
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Franklin had 2,968 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,968 |
|---|---|
| Density | 127 per sq mi (49 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Franklin at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Warren County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 2,968 (2020) |
| Land area | 23.42 sq mi (60.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km²) |
| Elevation | 509 ft (155 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.7124° N, 75.0528° W |
| ZIP codes | 08802, 08886 |
| Official website | franklintwpwarren.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3404124960 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Franklin
- New Village1.3 mi W
- Broadway1.6 mi N
- Asbury2.5 mi E
- Stewartsville3.1 mi SW
- Upper Stewartsville3.6 mi W
- Brass Castle3.8 mi N
- Bethlehem3.9 mi SE
- Bloomsbury4.0 mi S
- Greenwich4.2 mi SW
- Hampton4.3 mi E
- Harmony4.4 mi NW
- Washington4.8 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Franklin
What county is Franklin in?
Franklin is in Warren County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Franklin, NJ?
2,968 people lived in Franklin at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Franklin, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 08802. Other ZIP codes: 08886.
What is the elevation of Franklin?
509 feet (155 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Franklin?
New Village (1.3 mi), Broadway (1.6 mi), Asbury (2.5 mi), Stewartsville (3.1 mi), Upper Stewartsville (3.6 mi).
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