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Franklin, NH

City in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. ZIP codes: 03235.

Population

8,799

Land area

27.4sq mi

People per sq mi

321

ZIP codes

1

Franklin and its ZIP codes

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Franklin at a glance

  • Franklin is about 2.1 times as dense as New Hampshire as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 19th among 100 cities and towns in New Hampshire.
  • The median household income is $71,648, 28% below the New Hampshire median of $99,031.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $262,200 (35% below New Hampshire) and median rent is $1,110 a month.

Local data for Franklin, NH

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Franklin, NH, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$71,648

Poverty rate

7.0%

Median home value

$262,200

Median rent

$1,110/mo

Homeownership

64.2%

Bachelor's or higher

19.1%

Median age

42.7

Average commute

31.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,488), French Americans (792), German Americans (508).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Merrimack County. PPP loans are for Franklin.

Details

Unemployment rate

1.7%

Sep 2026, -1.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$71,003

76,521 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$78,153

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$2B

FY 2026, $12,830 per person

PPP loans

$7.4M

134 loans, 860 jobs reported

Merrimack County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Franklin, NH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone76.5%
  • Carpooled12.5%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.3%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
  • Worked from home8.3%

Average one-way commute: 31.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Franklin, NH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: ice storm

Storm events since 1996

727

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

333

0.8% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

82° / 9°F

45.5 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Franklin, NH, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.0%

U.S. 33.3% +1.7 pts

Diabetes

9.8%

U.S. 12.1% -2.3 pts

Smoking

13.0%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

7.8%

U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts

ZIP codes in Franklin

1 in or overlapping Franklin. Population shown

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Cities near Franklin

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Tilton NorthfieldCensus-designated place3.4 mi3.1
BelmontCensus-designated place9.3 mi1.3
BristolCensus-designated place11 mi4
New HamptonCensus-designated place11 mi1.3
LaconiaCity12 mi19.8
WarnerCensus-designated place14 mi0.8
LoudonCensus-designated place16 mi1.8
MeredithCensus-designated place16 mi2.9
ConcordCity16 mi64
ContoocookCensus-designated place16 mi2.3
New LondonCensus-designated place16 mi1.1
AshlandCensus-designated place17 mi1.3
PittsfieldCensus-designated place20 mi1.7
Blodgett LandingCensus-designated place20 mi0.3
BradfordCensus-designated place20 mi0.8
HennikerCensus-designated place20 mi1.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Franklin, NH in?
Franklin is in Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
What ZIP codes are in Franklin, NH?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Franklin include 03235.
What is the population of Franklin, NH?
About 8,799 people live in Franklin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Franklin?
Nearby places include Tilton Northfield (3.4 mi), Belmont (9.3 mi), Bristol (11 mi), New Hampton (11 mi), Laconia (12 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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