Franklin

Township in Warren County, New Jersey

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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.

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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Median household income
$132,697
Median home value
$428,300
Median rent
$1,438/mo
Median age
40.3
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Franklin, NJ population

Franklin had 2,968 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census2,968
Density127 per sq mi (49 per km²)

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

Franklin at a glance

StateNew Jersey (NJ)
CountyWarren County
TypeTownship
Population2,968 (2020)
Land area23.42 sq mi (60.7 km²)
Water area0.09 sq mi (0.23 km²)
Elevation509 ft (155 m)
Coordinates40.7124° N, 75.0528° W
ZIP codes08802, 08886
Official websitefranklintwpwarren.org
Census code (GEOID)3404124960

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

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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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