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Franklin, NJ

Borough in Sussex County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 07416.

Population

4,968

Land area

4.4sq mi

People per sq mi

1,140

ZIP codes

1

Franklin and its ZIP codes

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Franklin at a glance

  • Households here earn a median of $92,744 a year, 10% less than the New Jersey figure of $103,556.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $272,600 (40% below New Jersey) and median rent is $1,381 a month.

Local data for Franklin, NJ

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Franklin, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$92,744

Poverty rate

8.0%

Median home value

$272,600

Median rent

$1,381/mo

Homeownership

56.2%

Bachelor's or higher

19.7%

Median age

48.5

Average commute

36.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (894), Irish Americans (858), German Americans (635).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

Details

Unemployment rate

3.7%

Sep 2026, -1.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$60,544

38,705 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$77,661

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1B

FY 2026, $6,949 per person

PPP loans

$9.3M

155 loans, 1,074 jobs reported

Sussex County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone80.3%
  • Carpooled9.9%
  • Public transit0.5%
  • Walked1.5%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
  • Worked from home6.3%

Average one-way commute: 36.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Franklin, NJ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

1,194

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

171

0.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

84° / 18°F

40.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Franklin, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

29.1%

U.S. 33.3% -4.2 pts

Diabetes

10.9%

U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts

Smoking

14.5%

U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.1%

U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts

ZIP codes in Franklin

1 in or overlapping Franklin. Population shown

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Cities near Franklin

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
OgdensburgBorough2.4 mi2.2
HamburgBorough2.8 mi1.1
Ross CornerCensus-designated place6.7 mi1.8
Vernon CenterCensus-designated place6.9 mi2.9
SussexBorough6.9 mi0.6
Oak RidgeCensus-designated place7.3 mi13.3
Lake MohawkCensus-designated place7.8 mi5
Highland LakesCensus-designated place7.8 mi4.3
BranchvilleBorough8.8 mi0.6
NewtonTown9.2 mi3.4
NewfoundlandCensus-designated place9.4 mi6.5
Lake HopatcongCensus-designated place10 mi7.4
Vernon ValleyCensus-designated place11 mi2.7
Lake TelemarkCensus-designated place11 mi2.1
HopatcongBorough11 mi10.9
AndoverBorough12 mi1.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Franklin, NJ in?
Franklin is in Sussex County, New Jersey.
What ZIP codes are in Franklin, NJ?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Franklin include 07416.
What is the population of Franklin, NJ?
About 4,968 people live in Franklin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Franklin?
Nearby places include Ogdensburg (2.4 mi), Hamburg (2.8 mi), Ross Corner (6.7 mi), Vernon Center (6.9 mi), Sussex (6.9 mi).

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

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