Franklin
City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Franklin is a city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, with 36,816 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 791 ft (241 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Greendale, 3.9 miles N.
- 36,816residents (2020 Census)
- 791 ftelevation · 241 m
- 34.6 sq miland area · 89.5 km²
- 1,065 / sq mipopulation density
- 53132main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Franklin
Franklin is a city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 36,816 at the 2020 census. A suburb of Milwaukee, it is part of the Milwaukee metropolitan area.
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Living in Franklin
- Median household income
- $106,894
- Median home value
- $364,200
- Median rent
- $1,458/mo
- Median age
- 43
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Franklin had 36,816 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 36,816 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,065 per sq mi (411 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Franklin at a glance
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
|---|---|
| County | Milwaukee County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 36,816 (2020) |
| Land area | 34.57 sq mi (89.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.11 sq mi (0.27 km²) |
| Elevation | 791 ft (241 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.8839° N, 88.0115° W |
| ZIP codes | 53132, 53129 |
| Official website | franklinwi.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5527300 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Franklin
- Greendale3.9 mi N
- Hales Corners4.4 mi NW
- Greenfield5.3 mi N
- Oak Creek5.7 mi E
- Raymond5.9 mi S
- Muskego6.3 mi W
- South Milwaukee7.8 mi E
- Wind Lake8.3 mi SW
- New Berlin8.5 mi NW
- West Allis8.6 mi N
- Cudahy8.6 mi NE
- Caledonia9.0 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Franklin
What county is Franklin in?
Franklin is in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Franklin, WI?
36,816 people lived in Franklin at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Franklin, WI?
The main ZIP code is 53132. Other ZIP codes: 53129.
What is the elevation of Franklin?
791 feet (241 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Franklin?
Greendale (3.9 mi), Hales Corners (4.4 mi), Greenfield (5.3 mi), Oak Creek (5.7 mi), Raymond (5.9 mi).
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