Franklin, New Jersey
Franklin: borough in Sussex Co.
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 112 years ago in 1913.
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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.8515,-74.2946 |
| Named for | Benjamin Franklin |
| Altitude | 1,775 feet / 541 meters |
| Establishment | April 23, 1913 (112 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 04:19:27 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 1,028 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -7.41% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 66℉ Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 7-days weather |
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Geography
Franklin is located at 40°51'5"N 74°17'41"W (40.8514900, -74.2945900).
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Weather
66°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
3 to 12 mph SW
Sunday
A chance of rain showers before 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
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
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People born in Franklin (7)
People born in Franklin, including businessman Charles Joseph Fletcher, baseball player Steve Nagy, judge Charles Francis Lynch, .
More notable people
- 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
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Franklin, NJ. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 183910 | Caldwell University | Caldwell (NJ) | 07006-6195 |
Nearby Transit Stations (15)
Rail and bus stations connected to Franklin, NJ. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to Franklin.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| West Caldwell Post Office | Caldwell (NJ) | 07006 |
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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