Franklin
Township in Carbon County, Pennsylvania
Franklin is a township in Carbon County, Pennsylvania, with 4,356 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 574 ft (175 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Weissport East, 1.8 miles SW.
- 4,356residents (2020 Census)
- 574 ftelevation · 175 m
- 15.2 sq miland area · 39.3 km²
- 287 / sq mipopulation density
- 18235main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Franklin
Franklin Township is a second class township in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. It is part of Northeastern Pennsylvania.
The population was 4,262 at the 2010 census. A portion of Beltzville State Park is in Franklin Township.
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Living in Franklin
- Median household income
- $88,924
- Median home value
- $234,700
- Median rent
- $914/mo
- Median age
- 49.6
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Franklin had 4,356 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,356 |
|---|---|
| Density | 287 per sq mi (111 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Franklin at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Carbon County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 4,356 (2020) |
| Land area | 15.16 sq mi (39.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.51 sq mi (1.33 km²) |
| Elevation | 574 ft (175 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.8555° N, 75.6637° W |
| ZIP codes | 18235, 18244 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4202527368 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Franklin
- Weissport East1.8 mi SW
- Parryville2.2 mi S
- Weissport2.7 mi SW
- Towamensing3.2 mi E
- Lehighton3.4 mi SW
- Bowmanstown3.7 mi S
- Palmerton4.3 mi SE
- Lower Towamensing5.5 mi SE
- Jim Thorpe5.9 mi W
- Mahoning6.2 mi SW
- East Penn6.5 mi SW
- Penn Forest7.2 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Franklin
What county is Franklin in?
Franklin is in Carbon County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Franklin, PA?
4,356 people lived in Franklin at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Franklin, PA?
The main ZIP code is 18235. Other ZIP codes: 18244.
What is the elevation of Franklin?
574 feet (175 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Franklin?
Weissport East (1.8 mi), Parryville (2.2 mi), Weissport (2.7 mi), Towamensing (3.2 mi), Lehighton (3.4 mi).
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