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Franklin, KY
City in Simpson County, Kentucky. ZIP codes: 42134.
Population
10,360
Land area
15.1sq mi
People per sq mi
687
ZIP codes
1
Franklin and its ZIP codes
Franklin at a glance
- Franklin is about 6 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- It is the 43rd most populous of 552 cities and towns in Kentucky.
- Households here earn a median of $59,052 a year, 7% less than the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $195,400 (5% below Kentucky) and median rent is $1,010 a month.
Local data for Franklin, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Franklin, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,052
Poverty rate
17.1%
Median home value
$195,400
Median rent
$1,010/mo
Homeownership
55.0%
Bachelor's or higher
15.5%
Median age
35.8
Average commute
18.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,119), Irish Americans (1,078), Scottish Americans (298).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Simpson County. PPP loans are for Franklin.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,816
9,304 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,253
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$121M
FY 2026, $6,189 per person
PPP loans
$30.3M
608 loans, 3,680 jobs reported
How people get to work
Franklin, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.3%
- Carpooled13.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.4%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home4.4%
Average one-way commute: 18.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Franklin, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
241
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
32
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 27°F
54.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
ZIP codes in Franklin
1 in or overlapping Franklin. Population shown
Cities near Franklin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WoodburnCity | 5.9 mi | 0.4 |
| Mitchellville, TNCity | 9.3 mi | 0.5 |
| AuburnCity | 10 mi | 1.8 |
| PlanoCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1 |
| Portland, TNCity | 13 mi | 15.1 |
| Orlinda, TNCity | 14 mi | 6.6 |
| Cross Plains, TNCity | 16 mi | 8.7 |
| Bowling GreenCity | 16 mi | 42 |
| Fairfield, TNCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1 |
| AdairvilleCity | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| Oak Grove, TNCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| New Deal, TNCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.9 |
| ScottsvilleCity | 18 mi | 6.6 |
| RussellvilleCity | 19 mi | 11 |
| Walnut Grove, TNCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 4.8 |
| Plum SpringsCity | 21 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Franklin, KY in?
- Franklin is in Simpson County, Kentucky.
- What ZIP codes are in Franklin, KY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Franklin include 42134.
- What is the population of Franklin, KY?
- About 10,360 people live in Franklin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Franklin?
- Nearby places include Woodburn (5.9 mi), Mitchellville, TN (9.3 mi), Auburn (10 mi), Plano (12 mi), Portland, TN (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023