Franklinton
Town in Franklin County, North Carolina

Franklinton is a town in Franklin County, North Carolina, with 2,456 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 410 ft (125 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Youngsville, 5.0 miles SW.
- 2,456residents (2020 Census)
- 410 ftelevation · 125 m
- 2.6 sq miland area · 6.9 km²
- 928 / sq mipopulation density
- 27525ZIP code
About Franklinton
Franklinton is a town in Franklin County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 2,456 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Franklinton
- Median household income
- $59,464
- Median home value
- $249,100
- Median rent
- $963/mo
- Median age
- 38.4
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Franklinton had 2,456 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,456 |
|---|---|
| Density | 928 per sq mi (358 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Franklinton at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Franklin County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 2,456 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.65 sq mi (6.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 410 ft (125 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.1016° N, 78.4458° W |
| ZIP code | 27525 |
| Official website | franklintonnc.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3724720 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Franklinton
- Youngsville5.0 mi SW
- Louisburg8.2 mi E
- Kittrell8.3 mi N
- Wake Forest10.2 mi S
- Rolesville12.9 mi S
- Creedmoor13.1 mi W
- South Henderson14.1 mi N
- Bunn14.7 mi SE
- Henderson15.6 mi N
- Butner16.6 mi W
- Stem16.7 mi W
- Oxford17.1 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Franklinton
What county is Franklinton in?
Franklinton is in Franklin County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Franklinton, NC?
2,456 people lived in Franklinton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Franklinton, NC?
The ZIP code of Franklinton is 27525.
What is the elevation of Franklinton?
410 feet (125 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Franklinton?
Youngsville (5.0 mi), Louisburg (8.2 mi), Kittrell (8.3 mi), Wake Forest (10.2 mi), Rolesville (12.9 mi).
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