Franklin
City in Franklin city, Virginia
Franklin is a city in Franklin city, Virginia, with 8,180 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 39 ft (12 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Camptown, 2.6 miles E.
- 8,180residents (2020 Census)
- 39 ftelevation · 12 m
- 8.3 sq miland area · 21.4 km²
- 988 / sq mipopulation density
- 23851ZIP code
About Franklin
Franklin is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 8,180. The Bureau of Economic Analysis combines the city of Franklin with Southampton County for statistical purposes.
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Living in Franklin
- Median household income
- $63,245
- Median home value
- $256,600
- Median rent
- $988/mo
- Median age
- 38.3
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Franklin had 8,180 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,180 |
|---|---|
| Density | 988 per sq mi (382 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Franklin at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Franklin city |
| Type | City |
| Population | 8,180 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.28 sq mi (21.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km²) |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.6840° N, 76.9414° W |
| ZIP code | 23851 |
| Official website | franklinva.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5129600 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Franklin
- Camptown2.6 mi E
- Carrsville5.8 mi E
- Southampton Meadows6.4 mi S
- Sedley6.9 mi NW
- Courtland7.0 mi W
- Newsoms10.9 mi W
- Como, NC13.2 mi S
- Windsor14.3 mi NE
- Capron14.5 mi W
- Ivor15.2 mi N
- Boykins16.1 mi SW
- Suffolk17.0 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Franklin
What county is Franklin in?
Franklin is in Franklin city, Virginia.
What is the population of Franklin, VA?
8,180 people lived in Franklin at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Franklin, VA?
The ZIP code of Franklin is 23851.
What is the elevation of Franklin?
39 feet (12 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Franklin?
Camptown (2.6 mi), Carrsville (5.8 mi), Southampton Meadows (6.4 mi), Sedley (6.9 mi), Courtland (7.0 mi).
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