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Franklin, IN
City in Johnson County, Indiana. ZIP codes: 46131.
Population
26,168
Land area
15.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,671
ZIP codes
1
Franklin and its ZIP codes
Franklin at a glance
- Franklin is about 8.7 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- It is the 39th most populous of 967 cities and towns in Indiana.
- Households here earn a median of $82,380 a year, 14% more than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $231,500 (6% above Indiana) and median rent is $1,186 a month.
Local data for Franklin, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Franklin, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$82,380
Poverty rate
11.0%
Median home value
$231,500
Median rent
$1,186/mo
Homeownership
65.7%
Bachelor's or higher
27.8%
Median age
34.5
Average commute
25.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,576), Irish Americans (2,467), Scottish Americans (656).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Johnson County. PPP loans are for Franklin.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,378
66,474 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,637
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$966M
FY 2026, $5,972 per person
PPP loans
$51.52M
723 loans, 6,302 jobs reported
How people get to work
Franklin, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.2%
- Carpooled9.1%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home11.5%
Average one-way commute: 25.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Franklin, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
448
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
360
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 18°F
45.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Franklin, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.4%
U.S. 33.3% +6.1 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
ZIP codes in Franklin
1 in or overlapping Franklin. Population shown
Cities near Franklin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WhitelandTown | 3.7 mi | 5.5 |
| New WhitelandTown | 4.4 mi | 1.5 |
| NeedhamCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 0 |
| AmityCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 0.7 |
| GreenwoodCity | 6.6 mi | 28.7 |
| BargersvilleTown | 7.3 mi | 18.7 |
| TrafalgarTown | 7.5 mi | 2.6 |
| BoggstownCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 0.4 |
| NinevehCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 0.8 |
| Prince's LakesTown | 10 mi | 1.3 |
| MariettaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| WaverlyCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| SouthportCity | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| LondonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| EdinburghTown | 12 mi | 3.3 |
| HomecroftTown | 12 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Franklin, IN in?
- Franklin is in Johnson County, Indiana.
- What ZIP codes are in Franklin, IN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Franklin include 46131.
- What is the population of Franklin, IN?
- About 26,168 people live in Franklin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Franklin?
- Nearby places include Whiteland (3.7 mi), New Whiteland (4.4 mi), Needham (5.6 mi), Amity (6.3 mi), Greenwood (6.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023