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Franklin, GA
City in Heard County, Georgia.
Population
958
Land area
3.2sq mi
People per sq mi
298
ZIP codes
0
Franklin and its ZIP codes
Franklin at a glance
- Franklin is 57% denser than Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $32,917 a year, 57% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $366,700 (21% above Georgia) and median rent is $570 a month.
Local data for Franklin, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Franklin, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$32,917
Poverty rate
26.0%
Median home value
$366,700
Median rent
$570/mo
Homeownership
29.1%
Bachelor's or higher
13.2%
Median age
52.4
Average commute
23.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (62), German Americans (36), Dutch Americans (18).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Heard County. PPP loans are for Franklin.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,457
2,174 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,280
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$65.43M
FY 2026, $5,734 per person
How people get to work
Franklin, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.1%
- Carpooled9.9%
- Public transit4.8%
- Walked6.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home2.6%
Average one-way commute: 23.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Franklin, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
263
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 31°F
52.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Franklin, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.1%
U.S. 33.3% +3.8 pts
Diabetes
17.2%
U.S. 12.1% +5.1 pts
Smoking
19.0%
U.S. 12.8% +6.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.1%
U.S. 11.1% +3.0 pts
Cities near Franklin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CentralhatcheeTown | 6.2 mi | 3.3 |
| GlennCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.9 |
| EphesusCity | 12 mi | 3.7 |
| RoopvilleTown | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| HogansvilleCity | 14 mi | 7.3 |
| Rock Mills, ALCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 6.3 |
| Standing Rock, ALCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.2 |
| GrantvilleCity | 16 mi | 5.9 |
| Graham, ALCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 5.9 |
| Lone OakTown | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| Roanoke, ALCity | 18 mi | 18.7 |
| LaGrangeCity | 18 mi | 42.3 |
| WhitesburgCity | 18 mi | 2.8 |
| Woodland, ALTown | 19 mi | 1.6 |
| MorelandTown | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| East NewnanCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Franklin, GA in?
- Franklin is in Heard County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Franklin, GA?
- About 958 people live in Franklin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Franklin?
- Nearby places include Centralhatchee (6.2 mi), Glenn (11 mi), Ephesus (12 mi), Roopville (12 mi), Hogansville (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023