Franklin, New Jersey

Franklin: Borough in Sussex Co., New Jersey US

About

Franklin is a city located in the county of Essex in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,045 and a population density of 1,104 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,697 inhabitants.

The city was created 111 years ago in 1913.

Franklin locator map
Location of Franklin on New Jersey map.

Quick Facts about Franklin

Population : 4,697 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : New Jersey (United States)
County : Essex County
Different from : Franklin Township, Franklin Township, Franklin Township, Franklin Township
Postal code : 07416
Area : 4.57 km2
Named for : Benjamin Franklin
Altitude : 1,775 feet / 541 meters
Establishment : April 04, 1913 (111 years ago)
Time Zone : Eastern Time Zone
Local time : 20:09:52 (23rd April 2024)
Density : 1,028 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -7.41% (2010-2020)
Franklin NJ House Kerr Flickr image
Franklin NJ House Kerr Flickr
Franklin NJ House Kerr Flickr image

Geography

Franklin is located at 40°51'5"N 74°17'41"W (40.8514900, -74.2945900).

Franklin map

Franklin has 1 neighbours.

  • Sparta township of New Jersey

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Franklin decreased by 7.41% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 5,045 - census
2011 5,039 -0.12% estimation process
2012 4,982 -1.14% estimation process
2013 4,927 -1.12% estimation process
2014 4,897 -0.61% estimation process
2015 4,831 -1.37% estimation process
2016 4,791 -0.83% estimation process
2017 4,761 -0.63% estimation process
2018 4,740 -0.44% estimation process
2019 4,721 -0.4% estimation process
2020 4,697 -0.51% estimation process

Franklin zip code is 07416. County name: Sussex, County fips: 34037

People born in Franklin (7)

People born in Franklin, including businessman Charles Joseph Fletcher, baseball player Steve Nagy, judge Charles Francis Lynch, .

List

  • Robert C. Shelton Jr. (American politician in the New Jersey General Assembly) he was born in 14/04/1934
  • Robert S. Knox (biophysicist) he was born in 13/07/1931
  • James F. Post he was born in 24/09/1818
  • Alexandra Tillson Filer (American metallurgist and collector) she was born in 01/01/1916

Schools in Franklin

College & universities near Franklin, NJ

Code Name City ZIP
183910 Caldwell University Caldwell (NJ) 07006-6195

Stations (15)

Amtrak & bus stations near Franklin, NJ

Code Name Address Type
NWK Pennsylvania Station 1 Raymond Plaza West RAIL
EWR Newark Liberty International Airport Newark Liberty International Airport RAIL
NYP Pennsylvania Station 8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street RAIL
MET Metropark station 100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike RAIL
YNY Yonkers station 5 Buena Vista Ave. RAIL

Post offices near Franklin

Post Office Name City ZIP
West Caldwell Post Office Caldwell (NJ) 07006

Other places with the same name (35)

  • Franklin , Tennessee The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee. It is located in the Nashville metropolitan area. Franklin is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Carnton Plantation and the Frist Art Museum. with a population of 85,316 people.
  • Franklin , Wisconsin third-class city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin with a population of 36,222 people.
  • Franklin , Massachusetts town in Massachusetts, United States with a population of 34,711 people.
  • Franklin , Indiana city in Johnson County, Indiana, United States with a population of 24,598 people.
  • Franklin , Kentucky city in and county seat of Simpson County, Kentucky, United States with a population of 9,046 people.
  • Franklin , New Hampshire city in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, USA with a population of 8,753 people.
  • Franklin , Virginia independent city in Virginia, United States with a population of 7,833 people.
  • Franklin , Louisiana city in Louisiana with a population of 6,580 people.
  • Franklin , Pennsylvania city in Venango County, Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 6,302 people.
  • Franklin , North Carolina town in North Carolina, United States with a population of 4,121 people.
  • Franklin , Ohio city in Warren County, Ohio, United States with a population of 3,926 people.
  • Franklin , North Carolina town in North Carolina, United States with a population of 3,619 people.
  • Franklin , Michigan city in Michigan, USA with a population of 3,221 people.
  • Franklin , Minnesota city in Minnesota, United States with a population of 2,931 people.
  • Franklin , New York human settlement in Delaware County, New York, United States of America with a population of 2,242 people.
  • Franklin , Connecticut town in New London County, Connecticut, United States with a population of 1,914 people.
  • Franklin , Texas city in Robertson County, Texas, United States with a population of 1,643 people.
  • Franklin , Texas city in Robertson County, Texas, United States with a population of 1,610 people.
  • Franklin , Maine town in Hancock County, Maine, United States with a population of 1,567 people.
  • Franklin , Vermont city in Franklin County, Idaho, United States with a population of 1,435 people.
  • Franklin , Indiana city in Johnson County, Indiana, United States with a population of 1,228 people.
  • Franklin , Wisconsin third-class city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin with a population of 1,190 people.
  • Franklin , Georgia city in Heard County, Georgia, USA with a population of 958 people.
  • Franklin , Nebraska city in Franklin County, Idaho, United States with a population of 899 people.
  • Franklin , Idaho city in Franklin County, Idaho, United States with a population of 835 people.
  • Franklin , Pennsylvania borough in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, USA with a population of 774 people.
  • Franklin , Illinois village in Illinois, USA with a population of 753 people.
  • Franklin , West Virginia town in West Virginia, United States with a population of 638 people.
  • Franklin , Alabama town in Macon County, Alabama, United States with a population of 512 people.
  • Franklin , South Dakota township in Lake County, South Dakota with a population of 340 people.
  • 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 Essex County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Essex County , NJ. (more)

City Name Population Title
Newark 282,520 The most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Newark metropolitan area.
East Orange 64,630 The most populous city in Essex County, New Jersey.
Irvington 54,226 Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
Bloomfield 49,810 Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
West Orange 47,473 Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
Montclair 38,509 Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
Belleville 36,446 Township in New Jersey
Livingston 30,397 Township in New Jersey, United States
Orange 30,134 Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
Nutley 28,457 Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
Maplewood 25,985 Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
South Orange 17,295 Town in Essex County, New Jersey
Verona 13,637 Township in Essex County, New Jersey
Clinton 12,881 Town in New Jersey, United States
Cedar Grove 12,457 Township in Essex County, New Jersey
Caldwell 7,943 Town in Essex County, New Jersey, USA

Distance to Other Cities

Franklin distances to largest New Jersey cities