Franklin, Virginia

Franklin: independent city in Virginia, United States

About

Franklin is a city located in the county of Albemarle in the U.S. state of Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 8,582 and a population density of 396 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,833 inhabitants.

The city was created 150 years ago in 1876.

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Quick Facts about Franklin

Population 7,833 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Virginia (United States)
County Albemarle County
Different from Franklin County
Postal code 23851
Phone Area Codes 757
Area 21.67 km2
Latitude & Longitude 38.0432,-78.4420
Named for Benjamin Franklin
Altitude 39 feet / 12 meters
Establishment March 01, 1876 (150 years ago)
Time Zone America/New_York
Local time 20:10:01 (16th April 2026)
Density 362 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -9.56% (2010-2020)
Weather 66℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather
Franklin  Virginia image
Franklin Virginia image

Geography

Franklin is located at 38°2'35"N 78°26'31"W (38.0431900, -78.4419500). It has 2 neighbors: Isle of Wight County and Southampton County.

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Weather

66°F
Mostly Cloudy
6 mph SW Overnight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

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Official website of Franklin

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Franklin decreased by 9.56% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 8,582 - census
2011 8,445 -1.62% estimation process
2012 8,482 0.44% estimation process
2013 8,536 0.63% estimation process
2014 8,392 -1.72% estimation process
2015 8,331 -0.73% estimation process
2016 8,201 -1.59% estimation process
2017 8,145 -0.69% estimation process
2018 8,089 -0.69% estimation process
2019 7,967 -1.53% estimation process
2020 7,833 -1.71% estimation process
Franklin zip code is 23851. County name: Isle of Wight, County fips: 51093

Best Things to Do in Franklin

1Barrett's Landing Park

Rating: 4.6 (114)

100 Barrett St, Franklin, VA 23851, United States View details

Where to Eat in Franklin

1Champs Chicken

Rating: 3.7 (3)

30001 Smiths Ferry Rd, Franklin, VA 23851, United States View details

Phone: +17575698137 | Website available

Services and Civic Places in Franklin

1Franklin City Hall

Rating: 1.6 (7)

207 W 2nd Ave, Franklin, VA 23851 View details

Phone: +17575628508 | Website available

2Franklin City Public Works

Rating: 4.5 (2)

1050 Pretlow St, Franklin, VA 23851 View details

Phone: +17575628564 | Website available

People born in Franklin (9)

People born in Franklin, including congressman and governor of Virginia Colgate Darden, politician Menalcus Lankford, businessman and politician Richard Hudson, .

More notable people

  • B. Scott (American blogger) was born in 21/03/1981
  • Charlie Peete (American baseball player) he was born in 22/02/1929
  • Greg Scott (American football player) he was born in 02/10/1979
  • Terry Bradshaw (American baseball player) he was born in 03/02/1969
  • Mul Holland (American baseball player (1903-1969)) he was born in 06/01/1903
  • Fleming Rutledge she was born in 01/01/1937

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Franklin, VA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
233116 Piedmont Virginia Community College Charlottesville (VA) 22902-7589

Nearby Transit Stations (10)

Rail and bus stations connected to Franklin, VA. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
CVS Charlottesville Union Station 810 West Main St RAIL
STA Staunton station 1 Middlebrook Avenue RAIL
CLP Culpeper station 109 South Commerce Street RAIL
ASD Ashland 112 North Railroad Avenue RAIL
FBG Fredericksburg 200 Lafayette Blvd. RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Franklin.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Downtown Charlottesvill Post Office Charlottesville (VA) 22902

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  • Franklin, Kansas unincorporated community in southeastern Kansas, USA with a population of 296 people.
  • Franklin, Arkansas city in Arkansas, USA with a population of 191 people.
  • Franklin, Iowa city in Lee County, Iowa, United States with a population of 132 people.
  • Franklin, Missouri city in Howard County, Missouri, United States with a population of 93 people.

Other cities in Albemarle County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Albemarle County , VA.

City Name Population Title
Lexington 7,279 Independent city in Virginia, United States
Crozet 2,138 Census designated place
Waverly 1,905 Census-designated place in Wood County, West Virginia
Scottsville 625 Town in Virginia, United States

Distance to Other Cities

Franklin distances to largest Virginia cities