Franklin
Town in Pendleton County, West Virginia
Franklin is a town in Pendleton County, West Virginia, with 495 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,732 ft (528 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Brandywine, 5.3 miles E.
- 495residents (2020 Census)
- 1,732 ftelevation · 528 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.5 km²
- 881 / sq mipopulation density
- 26807ZIP code
About Franklin
Franklin is a town in and the county seat of Pendleton County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 486 at the 2020 census. Franklin was established in 1794 and named for Francis Evick, an early settler.
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Living in Franklin
- Median household income
- $63,889
- Median home value
- $219,200
- Median rent
- $735/mo
- Median age
- 62
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Franklin had 495 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 495 |
|---|---|
| Density | 881 per sq mi (340 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Franklin at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Pendleton County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 495 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.56 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,732 ft (528 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.6453° N, 79.3333° W |
| ZIP code | 26807 |
| Official website | local.wv.gov/Franklin |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5429044 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Franklin
- Brandywine5.3 mi E
- Whitmer16.4 mi NW
- Monterey, VA21.0 mi SW
- Harman21.7 mi NW
- McDowell, VA22.9 mi SW
- Singers Glen, VA23.6 mi E
- Bartow25.5 mi W
- Belmont Estates, VA26.1 mi SE
- Dayton, VA26.4 mi SE
- Frank26.5 mi W
- Petersburg26.6 mi NE
- Bridgewater, VA26.7 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Franklin
What county is Franklin in?
Franklin is in Pendleton County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Franklin, WV?
495 people lived in Franklin at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Franklin, WV?
The ZIP code of Franklin is 26807.
What is the elevation of Franklin?
1,732 feet (528 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Franklin?
Brandywine (5.3 mi), Whitmer (16.4 mi), Monterey (21.0 mi), Harman (21.7 mi), McDowell (22.9 mi).
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